Product & ingredients
Stroopwafels are primarily intended as a treat, not as a healthy snack. They contain sugar, butter, and syrup, but when enjoyed in balance and moderation, a fresh stroopwafel fits perfectly into a varied diet.
Yes, you can! With flour, butter, sugar, syrup, and a waffle iron, you can bake stroopwafels at home. Still, it remains difficult to match the perfect caramel filling and texture of a handcrafted waffle like the ones at The Golden Stroopwafel.
There are mini, medium, and large stroopwafels. The standard size is around 8–10 cm, while our XL waffles from The Golden Stroopwafel are up to 12 cm wide — perfect for sharing or dipping in chocolate.
A medium-sized stroopwafel contains an average of 160–180 calories. So, two pieces are around 350 calories. Perfect with coffee or as a little treat.
Fresh stroopwafels stay good for about 2 to 3 weeks if you store them in an airtight container. You can keep them even longer in the fridge or freezer without losing any of the flavor.
At Dutch markets, you’ll mainly find freshly baked stroopwafels, poffertjes, and kniepertjes. Stroopwafels are prepared there directly on the waffle iron. Exactly how we do it in our shop in Alkmaar.
The best way is to place a stroopwafel on top of a hot mug of coffee or tea for a moment. This softens the syrup and makes the aroma wonderfully intense.
Origin & craftsmanship
The best stroopwafels come from local bakeries where they are still handmade, such as in Gouda or Alkmaar. Here, traditional recipes are combined with modern flavors and fresh ingredients.
Authentic stroopwafels are freshly baked from two thin wafers with syrupy caramel in between. Not a factory version, but traditionally prepared. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
According to tradition, the first stroopwafel was made around 1810 by a baker from Gouda. He used leftover dough and syrup — which later evolved into the stroopwafel as we know it today.
Yes! The stroopwafel is one of the most iconic Dutch treats. It was first made in Gouda in the 19th century and has grown into a worldwide symbol of Dutch coziness.
A Dutch stroopwafel consists of two thin wafers filled with warm syrup caramel. It is often freshly baked at markets or served with coffee, and is loved worldwide for its unique taste and texture.
The stroopwafel officially originates from Gouda, South Holland. From there, the recipe has been passed down from generation to generation for more than two centuries.
The original stroopwafels are the classic caramel waffles from Gouda, without any toppings or chocolate. At The Golden Stroopwafel, we combine that traditional base with modern flavors and creative variations.
