Description
Stroopwafels are a beloved Dutch treat featuring two thin waffles sandwiching a sweet, gooey caramel cinnamon filling. They offer a delightful combination of soft, chewy textures and rich flavors, perfect for enjoying with a warm beverage.
Ingredients
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- For the waffles:
- 1–1/3 cups plain flour
- 3.5 oz unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup caster sugar
- 2 tbsp lukewarm milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- For the filling:
- 50g unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup treacle or molasses (or 1/2 cup additional brown sugar)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- For the waffles: Combine all waffle ingredients in a bowl. Knead gently until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let rest in a warm place for 45 minutes.
- For the filling: Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and treacle (or molasses). Stir until dissolved. Increase heat and cook for 1 minute until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in cinnamon and salt. Set aside to cool.
- To assemble: Divide dough into 12 balls. Heat waffle maker. Place a dough ball in the center and flatten. Cook for about 4 minutes until golden brown.
- Let waffle cool slightly, then slice horizontally into two thin pieces.
- Spread a teaspoon of caramel filling on one waffle half. Sandwich with the other half. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Ensure the caramel filling thickens properly for best results.
- Cooking time may vary depending on your waffle maker.
- Store stroopwafels in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dutch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stroopwafel
- Calories: 208 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 16mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0.4g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 43mg
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