Description
Master the art of authentic Dutch street-market treats with this recipe for soft, chewy stroopwafels. Featuring a tender yeasted dough and a rich, spiced caramel filling, these cookies are designed to stay perfectly pliable and fresh for days.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm whole milk
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Dutch stroop (or 1/2 cup molasses and 1/2 cup light corn syrup)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine Dutch stroop, brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, cinnamon, and salt; heat over medium until melted and bubbling, then set aside in a separate bowl to cool and thicken.
- In a stand mixer, combine warm milk and yeast, letting it sit for a few minutes until frothy.
- Add 1 cup melted butter, eggs, and granulated sugar to the yeast mixture and mix on low speed until the base is smooth.
- Incorporate the cinnamon, salt, and all-purpose flour into the mixer, then turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead into a soft, smooth ball.
- Divide the dough into 18 equal pieces (about 50g each), roll into smooth balls, place on a sheet pan, and let them rest covered for one hour.
- Flatten a dough ball into a disc and bake in a preheated waffle iron for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown.
- Immediately split the hot waffle horizontally with a thin, sharp knife, spread a generous tablespoon of filling inside, and press the halves back together while still warm.
Notes
To ensure the best results, use a very thin, sharp palette knife or paring knife to split the waffles while they are still emitting steam. If the dough feels too sticky during the kneading process, resist the urge to add excess flour, as the high butter content will naturally become more manageable and yield a softer texture after the resting period.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: Dutch