Instructions: how to make stroopwafel

Step 1: Prepare the dough

Mix the warm milk with yeast and let it activate for a few minutes. Combine flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add butter, egg, and the yeast mixture, then knead into a smooth dough. Let it rest for about 45 minutes until slightly risen.

Step 2: Make the syrup filling

In a saucepan, melt the butter and stir in brown sugar, syrup, and cinnamon. Heat gently until the mixture becomes smooth and spreadable. Keep warm so it stays easy to use.

Step 3: Bake the waffles

Divide the dough into small balls. Place one ball in a preheated waffle iron and bake until golden brown, usually about 1–2 minutes per waffle.

Step 4: Slice and fill

While the waffle is still warm, carefully slice it horizontally into two thin layers. Spread the warm caramel filling on one side and place the other half on top. Press gently to seal.

Step 5: Let them cool

Allow the homemade stroopwafels to cool for a few minutes so the filling sets properly.

Extra tips about homemade stroopwafel

If you want to master how to make stroopwafel perfectly, timing is key. The waffles must be sliced while still warm, otherwise they can break. A traditional stroopwafel is thin, crispy on the outside, and filled with a soft caramel middle made from sugar, butter, and syrup. 

For the best experience, place your stroopwafel on top of a hot cup of coffee or tea. The steam gently softens the filling, giving you the perfect texture and flavor.

Homemade stroopwafel recipes can vary slightly, but the core remains the same: two thin waffles with a sweet syrup center. That’s what makes this classic Dutch treat so unique and loved worldwide