Baking 🇩🇪 German

Stroopwafels

Thin crisp waffle rounds sandwiched with warm cinnamon caramel. Best set on a hot mug of tea to soften.

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  • Time1 hr 30
  • LevelMedium
  • Costabout £0.25 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

12 stroopwafels

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Mix the flour, caster sugar, yeast and cinnamon in a bowl. Rub in the softened butter, then stir in the egg and warm milk to make a soft dough. Knead for 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cover and leave in a warm place for 30 minutes, until puffy.

    30 min
  3. 3

    Divide into 12 balls of about 35 g each. Heat a pizzelle or stroopwafel iron (or a small flat waffle iron) until hot.

  4. 4

    Press one ball in the iron for 40 to 60 seconds, until golden and the steam stops. While still hot and soft, trim to a neat 8 cm round with a cutter, then split in half sideways with a sharp knife. Repeat with the rest.

    0 min 45 s
  5. 5

    Melt the butter, brown sugar, golden syrup and cinnamon in a pan. Bubble gently for 3 minutes, stirring, until glossy and thick like caramel.

    3 min
  6. 6

    Spread a spoon of warm caramel over one half, sandwich with another and press. Cool for 10 minutes to set. They keep for 5 days in a tin.

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