Dutch Stroopwafels
“The Perfect Setting” on Hallmark Channel took place in beautiful Belgium. While main character Abby (played by Laci J. Bailey) was busy creating gorgeous jewelry, she also found the time to attempt making her grandmother’s famous stroopwafle recipe. This Dutch delight is not your typical breakfast waffle you cover in syrup. It is more of a dessert, or sweet snack you have with afternoon tea, filled with gooey deliciousness!
Ingredients:
FOR WAFFLE
-1/2 cup warm water
-1 packet rapid rise yeast
-4 cups flour
-1 cup salted butter (room temp)
-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
-1/4 teaspoon cardamom
-1/4 cup sugar
-2 eggs
FOR FILLING
-2 sticks butter
-1 cup brown sugar
-1 teaspoon cinnamon
-6 tablespoons dark corn syrup
Directions:
Start by mixing warm water with yeast and let sit and activate for at least a half hour. Set aside.
In an electric mixer, mix flour and butter until it makes a crumble. Then add cinnamon, cardamom, sugar, eggs and activated yeast. Mix until a dough forms.
Warm up your pizzelle or waffle maker. Spray with non stick spray and place small amount of dough in the center. Hold down the waffle iron tightly together, and let cook for 30 seconds or so until browned. Make all the dough. Set aside.
While those cool, make the filling. In a large sauce pan, melt butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and corn syrup. Stir constantly, and when it starts to boil, continue to stir for a minute or so. Pour in a separate heat safe bowl to avoid burning.
Slice the waffles in half and add a heaping spoonful of the filling on one side, spreading it around. Then sandwich it with the other half of the waffle. Serve with tea or coffee and enjoy!
