⭐ Stroopwafels Recipe (Homemade Dutch Caramel Waffles)
Crispy, thin waffle cookies sandwiched with buttery caramel syrup — a classic Dutch treat!
Learn how to make authentic Dutch Stroopwafels at home! Thin crispy waffle cookies filled with rich caramel syrup. Easy, delicious, and perfect with coffee or tea.
🥞 Homemade Stroopwafels Recipe
🕒 Time
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Total: 40 minutes
🍽 Servings: 10 stroopwafels
🧾 Ingredients
For the Waffle Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup warm milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Caramel Filling (Stroop)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup light corn syrup or honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
🥣 Instructions
Step 1: Make the Dough
- Dissolve the yeast in warm milk for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt.
- Add butter, egg, vanilla, and the yeast mixture.
- Knead until smooth and soft.
- Cover and rest the dough for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Make the Caramel Filling
- Heat butter, brown sugar and syrup/honey in a saucepan.
- Stir until thick and caramel-like (about 5 minutes).
- Add vanilla and cinnamon.
- Keep warm — the caramel needs to stay spreadable.
Step 3: Cook the Waffles
- Preheat a stroopwafel iron or thin waffle iron.
- Divide dough into small balls (about the size of a golf ball).
- Place one dough ball in the iron and cook until golden brown.
- While hot, slice the waffle horizontally into two thin layers. (Use a serrated knife.)
Step 4: Assemble
- Spread a thin layer of warm caramel onto one cookie.
- Place the second half on top and gently press.
- Repeat for all stroopwafels.
💡 Tips for Best Stroopwafels
- Slice waffles while hot; once cool, they become too crisp to cut.
- Keep caramel warm so it spreads smoothly.
- Store stroopwafels in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
❓ FAQs
Can I store stroopwafels?
Yes — keep them in an airtight container at room temperature.
Can I make them without a stroopwafel iron?
A thin waffle iron works, but texture may slightly differ.
Can I freeze stroopwafels?
Yes, freeze up to 2 months. Warm before serving.
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- Dutch apple pie
- Cinnamon roll waffles
- Caramel cookies
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