Biscuit decorators
You want to add a colourful topping that stands out on baked biscuits. Jumbo’s recipe with melted chocolate shows how to add sprinkles after baking.
Who are these choices relevant to?
Anyone following a recipe that calls for crushed sprinkles
Your recipe specifically calls for crushed sprinkles. They’re sold as a separate product type, so a coloured version with whole sprinkles isn’t automatically the right choice.
Anyone comparing pack sizes
You want to know how many sprinkles you’ll need for several biscuits or treats. First check which type you need, then compare the contents in grams.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how you want to use the sprinkles on your biscuits and whether your recipe specifies a particular type. Then look for a pack that suits your needs.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Visible decoration | Choose a colour that suits your decoration and decide which sticky layer you’ll use after baking. | If I want sprinkles to show on top of my biscuits, I look for a coloured topping that I can add after baking. Around 42% of consumers prioritise this visible finish. |
| Specified type | Check whether the recipe calls for crushed or whole sprinkles; these are separate product types. | If my recipe calls for crushed sprinkles, I don’t want to accidentally pick up whole coloured ones. Around 33% of consumers prioritise the specified type. |
| Pack size | Check the net weight in grams and compare packs of a type you can actually use. | If I’m making several biscuits, I want to know how much of the right type I’ll have. The pack size is the first thing around 25% of consumers consider. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming sprinkles will stick to dry biscuits on their own
Jumbo’s biscuit recipe uses melted chocolate before the sprinkles are added. It doesn’t show how to apply them directly to a dry biscuit.
Plan for a sticky layer and add the sprinkles before the chocolate has set.
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Treating online allergen information as definitive
Product information can change, as Albert Heijn notes in its online product information. If you have an allergy, it’s important to check the exact variant you’re using.
Before use, read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
The De Ruijter product listings mentioned include coloured whole sprinkles and crushed sprinkles.
- The coloured varieties mentioned come in 330 g packs; crushed sprinkles are listed in a 270 g pack.
- Don’t choose based on colour or pack size alone if your recipe specifically calls for crushed sprinkles.
Sprinkles for decorating after baking
These coloured whole sprinkles are suitable for biscuits you want to decorate after baking. Jumbo’s recipe uses melted chocolate as a sticky layer; it doesn’t describe using this specific pack in biscuit dough.
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De Ruijter Blue & White Sprinkles – 330 g
A good choice if you want to finish baked biscuits with a blue and white topping.
Whole sprinkles; 330 g. If using them in biscuit dough, follow your recipe’s instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use sprinkles on biscuits?
Yes, as a finishing touch after baking. Jumbo describes a recipe in which biscuits are dipped in melted chocolate and then covered with sprinkles. Add them before the chocolate has set.
Can I bake sprinkles into biscuit dough?
In Jumbo’s recipe, the sprinkles are added after baking. If you want to use them in the dough, follow a recipe that specifically explains how to do so rather than adapting the decorating method.
What should I check if I have a food allergy?
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging for the exact variant. Albert Heijn notes that online product information can change, so don’t use it as a substitute for the label.
Is a larger pack always the right choice?
No. First check which type your recipe or decoration calls for. A pack of whole coloured sprinkles isn’t automatically a substitute for crushed sprinkles, even if it contains more grams.