Learn how to make the famous Dutch treat, stroopwafels, right in your own kitchen. These delicious waffle cookies filled with gooey caramel syrup are perfect for any time of day. Enjoy them with a cup of coffee or tea for a truly indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Cover the dough and let it rise for about 30 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, combine corn syrup, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
- Preheat the stroopwafel iron and roll dough into small balls.
- Place dough ball in the iron, cook until golden brown, and cut in half to add the caramel filling.
- Press the halves together to form the stroopwafel and enjoy!
