If you want to serve a distinctly dark chocolate treat on New Year’s Eve, choose a stroopwafel that explicitly says it contains dark chocolate; a general description such as ‘chocolate’ isn’t enough. For example, Coco & Sebas describes its mini stroopwafels as coated in 72% dark chocolate, while the Daelmans snack pack reviewed here contains 29% milk chocolate, according to PLUS. A box of individually wrapped portions may be more practical for a larger group, but if you choose a selection, check how many are actually dark chocolate and read the latest ingredients information before serving.
If you’re looking for a bold dark chocolate flavour for an adult gathering, an explicit mention of dark chocolate is more useful than the word ‘chocolate’ alone. Coco & Sebas describes its mini stroopwafels as coated in 72% dark chocolate; the Daelmans snack pack described by PLUS contains milk chocolate.
If you want to hand out stroopwafels individually, look for minis and individually wrapped options. Van Oordt describes a selection of 120 individually wrapped mini stroopwafels, including 60 with dark chocolate and 60 with milk chocolate.
If you need to take allergens into account, read the label on the pack you’ve chosen before putting the waffles on the table. The chocolate stroopwafels described here include ingredients such as wheat or gluten, milk and soya; that doesn’t mean every variety contains the same ingredients.
First decide what matters most for your New Year’s Eve table: a dark chocolate flavour, easy serving or being able to check the ingredients. Then compare the exact variety: the type of chocolate, its cocoa percentage and the proportion of waffles made with dark chocolate each tell you something different.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate flavour | Look for the words ‘dark chocolate’ and, if stated, the cocoa percentage of the chocolate. Don’t confuse the proportion of chocolate in a stroopwafel with that percentage. | If I’m choosing dark chocolate specifically, I don’t want to come home with a milk chocolate variety. For around 50% of consumers, that dark chocolate flavour is the priority. |
| Portions for guests | Compare the number of waffles, whether they’re individually wrapped and, for a selection, how many are dark chocolate. | With a full table, I want to hand out the waffles easily without having to cut them up; around 30% of consumers prioritise this convenience when serving. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the label on the current pack, including the ingredients list and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check exactly what’s in the variety I’ve chosen. This is the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
This could lead to a different flavour choice from the one you intended. According to the product information, the Daelmans snack pack at PLUS contains 29% milk chocolate, while Coco & Sebas says its minis are coated in 72% dark chocolate. These percentages don’t describe the same thing.
Check the pack to see which type of chocolate has been used and what any stated percentage refers to.
The dark chocolate variety you want to serve also needs to be available in time. The Coco & Sebas minis were listed as out of stock on the product page reviewed.
Check availability before finalising your menu. If making your own fits your plans, you could also use plain stroopwafels and choose dark chocolate separately.
Van Oordt describes a box of 120 individually wrapped mini stroopwafels, but 60 are half-dipped in dark chocolate and 60 in milk chocolate.
Count the dark chocolate portions separately, and only choose the selection if both types of chocolate suit your guests.
The varieties reviewed list ingredients such as wheat or gluten, milk and soya. The Daelmans variety at PLUS also says it may contain nuts; this isn’t something you can assume applies to all stroopwafels.
Ask guests who need to avoid certain ingredients to check the pack label, even if you’ve looked at the product information online before.
These product ranges show why it’s worth comparing the type of chocolate and serving format for each variety. A plain stroopwafel or one made with milk chocolate isn’t automatically a dark chocolate option.
Mini stroopwafels for a little treat: Coco & Sebas describes a 190 g box of mini waffles coated in 72% dark chocolate.
Daelmans offers chocolate stroopwafels in different pack formats, including minis and snack packs.
Van Oordt describes a selection of 120 individually wrapped mini stroopwafels: 60 with milk chocolate and 60 half-dipped in dark chocolate.
Albert Heijn’s online waffle range includes Daelmans chocolate stroopwafels, minis and plain stroopwafels.
Jumbo’s stroopwafel range includes, among other things, butter stroopwafels and own-brand mini stroopwafels.
ALDI lists a pack of 12 plain stroopwafels weighing 378 g.
No. ‘Chocolate’ on its own doesn’t tell you which type has been used. According to PLUS, the Daelmans snack pack reviewed contains 29% milk chocolate; for a dark chocolate variety, look for an explicit description on the pack. For example, Coco & Sebas says its mini stroopwafels are coated in 72% dark chocolate.
Individually wrapped minis are a good option if you want to hand them out quickly. If you choose a mixed box, keep track of the different types: the selection described by Van Oordt contains 120 minis, including 60 with dark chocolate and 60 with milk chocolate.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the variety you’re serving. The products described here include ingredients such as wheat or gluten, milk and soya; PLUS also says the Daelmans snack pack may contain nuts. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of clear allergen information on labels.
Yes, if you have time to prepare them and want to choose the chocolate yourself. An Albert Heijn Allerhande recipe pairs stroopwafels with 70% dark chocolate. Check the ingredients in both the waffles and the chocolate, especially if any guests need to avoid certain ingredients.
Use online information to compare varieties, but check the current packaging before serving too. That way, you can confirm the ingredients and allergens in the product that’s actually going on the table, rather than relying on a product listing you viewed earlier.
