Difficulty: Moderate | Serves: 8
Crispy, chewy, and filled with luscious caramel—Stroopwafels are the ultimate Dutch indulgence! 🍪✨ These thin, buttery waffles are sandwiched together with a warm, gooey syrup made from brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. Traditionally enjoyed placed over a hot cup of coffee or tea to soften the caramel, Stroopwafels are a must-try treat for any sweet lover!
Ingredients For Stroopwafels
🔥 For the Waffle Dough:
☑ 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour 🌾
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 instant yeast ✨
☑ ¼ teaspoon🥄 salt 🧂
☑ ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar 🍯
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 cinnamon 🌿
☑ ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted 🧈
☑ ¼ cup (60ml) warm milk 🥛
☑ 1 egg 🥚
🔥 For the Caramel Filling:
☑ ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar 🍯
☑ ½ cup (120g) unsalted butter 🧈
☑ ¼ cup (60ml) dark corn syrup or honey 🍯
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 cinnamon 🌿
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 vanilla extract ✨
👩🍳 Cooking Steps For Stroopwafels
🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Dough
1️⃣ In a bowl, mix flour, yeast, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
2️⃣ Add melted butter, warm milk, and egg. Knead until smooth.
3️⃣ Cover and let the dough rise for 45 minutes, until slightly puffy.
🔥 Step 2: Make the Caramel Filling
1️⃣ In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup.
2️⃣ Stir continuously until the mixture thickens (about 5 minutes).
3️⃣ Add cinnamon and vanilla extract, then remove from heat.
🔥 Step 3: Cook the Waffles
1️⃣ Preheat a waffle iron or stroopwafel maker.
2️⃣ Divide the dough into small balls (about golf ball-sized).
3️⃣ Press and cook each ball in the waffle iron until golden brown (1–2 minutes).
🔥 Step 4: Assemble the Stroopwafels
1️⃣ While warm, carefully slice each waffle in half.
2️⃣ Spread a thin layer of caramel filling between the halves.
3️⃣ Press together and let cool.
🔥 Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!
1️⃣ Place a stroopwafel over a hot cup of coffee or tea to soften the caramel. ☕
2️⃣ Bite into the chewy, crispy goodness and savor the flavors!
🍪 Golden, buttery, and filled with gooey caramel—Stroopwafels are the ultimate Dutch treat!
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