Who is this choice for?

Families who regularly fill the biscuit tin

If several people eat spritz biscuits regularly, a larger pack can be handy. Just think about how quickly you’ll get through it and whether you can seal it properly after opening.

Shoppers comparing ingredients and allergens

Pack size isn’t the deciding factor if not everyone can eat the same variety. Check the current packaging: ingredients and allergens vary between plain, butter and chocolate varieties.

Home bakers planning a bigger batch

If you want to make spritz biscuits for a group, you’ll also need to set aside time to mix, shape and bake them. A ready-made pack doesn’t require this preparation.

What should you consider?

Start by thinking about how often you’ll eat them and which ingredients are suitable for everyone sharing them. Then decide whether you want to serve spritz biscuits straight away or make a baking session of it.

Large ready-made pack

A good choice when: several people regularly help themselves from the same biscuit tin. Lidl Netherlands lists 400 g; ALDI Netherlands lists Biscotto packs weighing 300–400 g.

Things to consider: you’ll need to finish a larger pack after opening and make sure it can be sealed properly. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you choose.

Smaller ready-made pack

A good choice when: you want less in your cupboard or are looking for a specific variety. Albert Heijn lists Verkade Nobo in 150 g packs and AH Spritsen in 200 g packs; PLUS lists 200 g packs of Lunetta spritz biscuits.

Things to consider: one smaller pack may not be enough if you’re serving lots of people at once. Ingredients also vary between these varieties.

Bake your own spritz biscuits

A good choice when: you’re planning a larger baking session; PLUS has a recipe for 20 people.

Things to consider: you’ll need ingredients, an oven and a piping bag. The PLUS recipe takes another 20–25 minutes to bake after shaping.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Pack size and storage Compare the net weight in grams with how quickly you’ll get through the biscuits, and make sure you can keep the opened pack dry and sealed. If I’m filling the biscuit tin for my family or guests, I don’t want to open a new pack after every snack. Having enough in the pack is a priority for around 40% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients and allergen information for the variety you choose, including any warnings about possible traces. If not everyone can eat the same ingredients, I want to know which spritz biscuits are suitable for those sharing them. This check is the top priority for around 30% of consumers.
Ready-made or homemade Decide whether you need biscuits straight away or have the time, ingredients, an oven and equipment to shape the dough for a baking session. For a larger occasion, I’d rather make a batch myself if I can fit in the preparation; otherwise, I’ll choose packaged spritz biscuits. For around 30% of consumers, the main consideration is whether to bake from scratch or serve biscuits straight away.

What should you look out for?

  • Assuming a ‘family pack’ always contains the same amount

    The spritz biscuit packs listed range from 150 g for Verkade Nobo to 400 g at Lidl Netherlands. The name alone doesn’t tell you how many biscuits you’re getting.

    Compare the net weight in grams with the number of people and occasions you’re buying for.

  • Choosing a large pack based on the flavour name alone

    ‘Plain’, ‘butter’ and ‘chocolate’ don’t tell you everything about the ingredients. Albert Heijn’s product information lists milk and wheat in plain Verkade Nobo; the milk chocolate variety also lists soya.

    Before buying, check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings about traces on the current packaging.

  • Forgetting how you’ll store the biscuits after opening

    A large pack is less practical if the biscuits will be left open and uneaten for a long time. Verkade recommends storing Nobo spritz biscuits in a sealed pack after opening.

    Keep opened spritz biscuits dry and well sealed, and choose a pack size that suits how quickly you’ll get through them.

  • Thinking baking your own is as quick as opening a pack

    Making spritz biscuits from scratch takes preparation and oven space. The PLUS recipe requires another 20–25 minutes of baking after you’ve shaped the dough.

    Choose packaged spritz biscuits if you want to serve them straight away. If you’re baking your own, allow time to mix, shape and bake them too.

Brands to help you choose

Verkade

Albert Heijn lists plain Verkade Nobo spritz biscuits and a milk chocolate variety, both in 150 g packs.

  • The product pages list the ingredients and allergens for both varieties.
  • At 150 g, these packs are smaller than the listed 300–400 g large packs. Check each variety separately: soya is also listed in the milk chocolate variety.

Biscotto

ALDI Netherlands lists plain or chocolate butter spritz biscuits under its Biscotto own-brand range, in packs weighing 300–400 g.

  • The listed pack size could suit anyone looking for a larger pack to fill the biscuit tin.
  • Check the packaging of your chosen variety for the exact weight, ingredients and allergens.

PLUS

PLUS lists 175 g packs of its own-brand butter spritz biscuits and 200 g packs of Lunetta spritz biscuits.

  • The product information includes ingredients, allergens, storage advice and nutritional values to help you compare varieties.
  • These pack sizes are smaller than 300–400 g. Compare the ingredients of the butter and Lunetta varieties separately.

Spritz biscuits on Joybuy

If you’re looking for a smaller pack of ready-made spritz biscuits with milk chocolate, this 150 g pack is an option. Consider it separately from a large pack for the biscuit tin or a homemade batch.

Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate, 150 g pack

Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate 150 g

A smaller pack for anyone who enjoys spritz biscuits with milk chocolate and doesn’t need a large pack. It contains 150 g. If you have allergies, check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

When is a pack of spritz biscuits big enough for the biscuit tin?

It depends on how many people will eat them and how quickly you’ll get through the pack. Compare the net weight: Lidl Netherlands lists 400 g and ALDI Netherlands lists 300–400 g for Biscotto, compared with, for example, 150 g for Verkade Nobo at Albert Heijn. Also consider whether you can store the biscuits properly after opening.

How should I store spritz biscuits after opening?

Keep spritz biscuits dry and seal the pack well after opening. For Nobo spritz biscuits, Verkade recommends storing them in a sealed pack in a dry and preferably cool place after opening. For other products, follow the storage advice on the pack.

Can I choose any butter spritz biscuits if I have a milk or egg allergy?

No. Always check the current packaging for the variety you’re choosing. PLUS’s product information lists egg and milk among the ingredients in its butter spritz biscuits; Albert Heijn lists milk and wheat in plain Verkade Nobo.

What information is on the label of pre-packed spritz biscuits?

For pre-packed foods in the EU, Your Europe lists information such as an ingredients list, allergen information, net quantity and nutritional values. Read the label on the pack you’re buying to compare varieties.

When is baking your own spritz biscuits a better choice than buying a large pack?

Baking your own is a good option if you’re planning a larger baking session and have the time, ingredients and an oven. The PLUS recipe serves 20 people and takes 20–25 minutes to bake after shaping the dough. If you want to serve biscuits straight away, a ready-made pack requires less preparation.