Which size is right for you?

Home baker following a set recipe quantity

If you want to crumble spritz biscuits for a dessert, first check how many the recipe calls for. For example, Verkade uses 200 g of Nobo Sprits Original in its red fruit crumble.

Sharing treats or planning a lunchbox

For a small amount to take with you or share, compare smaller pack sizes. PLUS and ALDI each list a 175 g spritz biscuit product; check separately whether the contents are individually wrapped.

Using larger quantities

If you’re making several desserts or sharing biscuits with a group, a larger pack could be a good fit. Jumbo lists De Molen's Banket Spritsen as 40 × 38 g, totalling 1.520 g.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to make the dough yourself or use ready-made spritz biscuits. Only when choosing ready-made biscuits does the pack size become a consideration for your recipe, sharing or taking them with you.

Bake spritz biscuits from scratch

Choose this when: you want to shape spritz biscuits from dough.

Bear in mind: you’ll need ingredients for baking and shaping; a pack of ready-made biscuits won’t replace the dough. The PLUS recipe uses ingredients including butter, soft brown sugar, egg and self-raising flour.

Crumble ready-made spritz biscuits

Choose this when: you’re using biscuits as an ingredient for a crumble or other crumb topping, as in Verkade’s recipe.

Bear in mind: the weight and flavour need to suit your recipe. A 175 g pack won’t be enough for a recipe that calls for 200 g of biscuits unless you adjust it.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it’s for
Recipe quantity Compare the net weight with the amount of spritz biscuits in your recipe. Verkade’s red fruit crumble calls for 200 g. If my recipe calls for 200 g of crumbled biscuits, I want the pack weight to match so I don’t have to adjust the recipe. This quantity is the top priority for around 27% of consumers.
Small portions Check the number of biscuits, the net weight and whether they’re actually individually wrapped; a stated number of biscuits doesn’t tell you this. When taking biscuits with me or sharing a small amount, I don’t want to open too many at once. Around 20% of consumers say this manageable quantity is their priority.
Flavour Read the product name and ingredients: plain, butter and chocolate are different varieties. I want a biscuit flavour that goes well with the other ingredients in my dessert. For around 20% of consumers, matching the flavour is their main concern.
Ingredients and allergens Read the label on the variety you buy, including the allergen information and any statements about possible traces. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the label matters more than the size or flavour. This check is a priority for around 33% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ready-made spritz biscuits can be used as piping dough

    You can’t use bought biscuits to make dough for shaping your own spritz biscuits. A recipe for baking from scratch, such as PLUS’s, calls for separate ingredients.

    First decide whether you want to bake from scratch or crumble biscuits; only then buy the ingredients or a suitable pack of spritz biscuits.

  • Treating every flavour as the same recipe ingredient

    Jumbo lists both plain spritz biscuits and spritz biscuits with dark chocolate; PLUS lists a butter variety. Choosing a different variety changes the ingredients and the flavour of your recipe.

    Check which variety the recipe calls for and read the ingredients before using a different flavour.

  • Choosing a large pack for one small recipe

    De Molen's Banket’s 40 × 38 g pack adds up to 1.520 g, compared with the 200 g of spritz biscuits in Verkade’s red fruit crumble. You’ll have a lot left over after making one recipe.

    Plan ahead for how you’ll use the rest. Store opened biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in an airtight container, as advised by the Voedingscentrum.

  • Relying only on online allergen information

    Ingredients vary between varieties. PLUS’s listing for Spritsen Per Wikkel includes wheat, milk and egg.

    Before eating, check the label on the pack you actually bought, including any statement about the possible presence of allergens.

Brands to consider

Verkade

Verkade uses 200 g of Nobo Sprits Original as a crumbled ingredient in its red fruit crumble recipe.

  • A specific recipe gives you a quantity to compare with the pack weight.
  • Check the weight and variety of the pack you choose; the recipe quantity won’t necessarily match the pack size.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists, among other products, 125 g mini spritz sticks and 200 g spritz biscuits with dark chocolate.

  • These listings make differences in weight and flavour easy to compare.
  • Check that the variety you choose matches the quantity and flavour your recipe calls for.

PLUS

PLUS lists 175 g of Spritsen Per Wikkel made with butter.

  • The stated net weight can help you choose a smaller amount for a smaller recipe.
  • The listed ingredients include wheat, milk and egg; if ingredients are important to your choice, read the label on the pack you buy.

Biscotto

ALDI lists Biscotto Roomboterspritsen as 12 biscuits with a net weight of 175 g.

  • Knowing both the number of biscuits and the total weight can help you plan a smaller amount.
  • The number of biscuits doesn’t tell you whether they’re individually wrapped; check the inner packaging if that matters to you.

De Molen's Banket

Jumbo lists De Molen's Banket Spritsen as 40 × 38 g, totalling 1.520 g.

  • You can compare this size with the amount you need for several recipes or a group.
  • Check the inner packaging and think about how you’ll store the biscuits once opened.

Spritz biscuits at Joybuy

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

Can I bake spritz biscuits from scratch using ready-made spritz biscuits?

Not as a substitute for dough. PLUS’s recipe for baking from scratch uses ingredients including butter, soft brown sugar, egg and self-raising flour. You can, however, crumble ready-made spritz biscuits for a recipe such as Verkade’s crumble.

How many spritz biscuits do I need for a crumble?

Follow the quantity in your own recipe. Verkade’s red fruit crumble uses 200 g of Nobo Sprits Original; a 175 g pack contains 25 g less, so you’ll need to adjust the recipe or add more biscuits.

Where can I check the allergens in spritz biscuits?

Check the label on the pack you bought. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods. Also look for information about possible traces, and don’t assume another variety has the same ingredients.

How should I store an opened pack of spritz biscuits?

Store the biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in an airtight container, as advised by the Voedingscentrum. Also follow the storage instructions on the product packaging.

Is a 40 × 38 g pack suitable for lunchboxes?

That depends on the inner packaging and how much you want to take with you. Jumbo lists De Molen's Banket in a 40 × 38 g pack; check the packaging to see whether the contents are divided in a way that suits your needs.