Which option is right for you?

If you’re serving coffee or tea to guests

If you want to serve spritz biscuits straight away, the net weight makes it easier to compare packs with your serving plans. Some product pages also list the number of biscuits.

If you want to bake spritz biscuits together

If making the biscuits is the activity, a ready-made pack won’t replace mixing, piping and baking. Albert Heijn Allerhande’s recipe calls for baking paper and a sturdy piping bag with a star nozzle, among other things.

If you need to consider allergens

Before buying, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen, especially if you’re buying for others. The spritz biscuit varieties mentioned list different allergens, including wheat, milk, egg and soya.

What should you look for in spritz biscuits to share?

First decide whether you want to serve biscuits or bake them together. Then compare pack size, the baking equipment you’ll need and any ingredients that matter to your guests.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
How much to share Compare the net weight and, if listed, the number of biscuits with your serving plans. If I’m putting biscuits out for several guests, I want to know whether one pack will be enough. For around 36% of consumers, having enough in the pack comes first.
Baking your own Check that you have the ingredients, baking paper, an oven and a sturdy piping bag with a star nozzle. Allow time for preparation and cooling, too. For me, piping and baking are part of getting together, so ready-made biscuits don’t fit the plan. Baking your own is the top priority for around 29% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Check the current pack to see which allergens the product contains and which it may contain. When I’m choosing spritz biscuits for others, the ingredient information needs to suit their needs. For around 21% of consumers, this check matters most.
Availability Check whether the pack you’ve chosen is available through your preferred shop or ordering channel. I want to be able to buy the biscuits in time, through a channel that works for me. Easy availability is the deciding factor for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘sharing bag’ means a standard pack size

    The label doesn’t tell you how many spritz biscuits you’ll have for your guests. For example, the Albert Heijn and Lidl product pages show packs of 200 g and 400 g respectively.

    Start with the number of biscuits you want to serve, then compare the net weight and, where listed, the number of biscuits.

  • Buying ready-made spritz biscuits for a baking activity

    Ready-made spritz biscuits are convenient for serving straight away, but they won’t let you make the dough and pipe the biscuits together.

    Decide in advance what kind of activity you have in mind. If you’re using the Albert Heijn Allerhande recipe, have baking paper and a sturdy piping bag with a star nozzle ready, too.

  • Judging by flavour or the front of the pack alone

    Ingredients and allergens vary between varieties. Chocolate-coated or decorated spritz biscuits may not have the same allergen information as a plain variety.

    For your guests, check the current ingredient list and allergen information on the pack, including any statements about possible traces.

  • Assuming a product page means you can order the product

    Lidl’s product page describes its 400 g pack of butter spritz biscuits as ‘in-store only’.

    Before you visit or place an order, check which channel you can use to get the pack you’ve chosen.

Brands to consider

These brands offer different spritz biscuit varieties. Compare the specific pack rather than assuming that features of one product apply to the whole brand.

Verkade

Nobo Sprits is listed as a plain 150 g variety, among others; Verkade also describes a milk chocolate variety.

  • Verkade provides ingredients and nutrition information for Nobo Sprits Original.
  • The milk chocolate variety has a different recipe. Check the current allergen information for each variety.

AH

According to Albert Heijn’s product page, AH Spritsen are a 200 g butter variety containing 10 biscuits.

  • The listed weight and number of biscuits help you plan how much to serve.
  • The product information lists milk, lactose and wheat, among other ingredients. Check the current pack, too, if allergens are a concern.

Lidl

Lidl lists butter spritz biscuits in a 400 g pack.

  • The net weight is clearly stated, so you can compare it with your plans for serving several people.
  • The product page says this pack is ‘in-store only’. Check the label for ingredient information.

Biscotto

ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in a 175 g pack containing 12 biscuits.

  • Both the weight and the number of biscuits are given for this variety.
  • ALDI also lists a separate 300–400 g range; this is not an exact weight for the 175 g variety.

PLUS

PLUS lists classic Spritsen in a 175 g pack, as well as decorated Lunetta spritz biscuits in a separate 200 g pack.

  • You can compare these two varieties by style and net weight.
  • Their ingredients and allergen information differ, so check the variety you choose individually.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use ready-made spritz biscuits if we want to bake biscuits together?

Not if baking is the activity itself: ready-made spritz biscuits only need to be served. Albert Heijn Allerhande’s spritz biscuit recipe uses baking paper and a sturdy piping bag with a star nozzle, among other things. Remember to allow time to make the biscuits and let them cool, too.

What pack size is right for several guests?

It depends on how many biscuits you want to put out, not on the ‘sharing bag’ label. Albert Heijn lists AH Spritsen as 200 g and 10 biscuits; Lidl lists butter spritz biscuits in a 400 g pack. Compare the net weight with your own serving plans, and use the number of biscuits, if listed, as an extra guide.

Where can I check the allergens in spritz biscuits?

Read the ingredient list and allergen information on the current pack of the variety you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) explains allergen labelling for prepacked foods. Information can vary between spritz biscuit varieties, including plain and chocolate ones.

How should I store spritz biscuits once opened?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. Verkade recommends storing Nobo Sprits Naturel in a cool, dry place and resealing the pack after opening. Albert Heijn recommends storing AH Spritsen in a dry place and closing the pack securely.