Choose ready-made chocolate stroopwafels if you want to hand them out without any preparation, but don’t confuse chocolate with dark chocolate: the Daelmans minis listed by PLUS contain 29% milk chocolate. If you want a verifiable cocoa percentage for your Halloween party, choose plain stroopwafels and a separately labelled dark chocolate bar to finish them yourself. Before serving, check the labels of all the products you use for ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.
If you’re looking for a specific cocoa percentage in the chocolate coating, check the information on the chocolate bar and assess the stroopwafel separately. A chocolate stroopwafel doesn’t automatically have a dark chocolate coating.
If you want to put out a plate without melting and chilling chocolate, ready-made chocolate stroopwafels or minis are an option. Just check that the chocolate used suits the flavour you’re looking for.
If you’re serving guests with specific food allergies, read the current label on every stroopwafel, chocolate bar and decoration. The Daelmans chocolate minis listed by PLUS contain wheat, soya and milk, and may also contain nuts.
Choose this option: if you want to hand out stroopwafels straight away without preparing a chocolate coating.
Bear in mind: the Daelmans chocolate minis at PLUS contain 29% milk chocolate; this information doesn’t confirm that they contain dark chocolate or have a high cocoa percentage.
Choose this option: if you want to check the cocoa percentage of the chocolate you add.
Bear in mind: you’ll need plain stroopwafels and time to prepare them. Jumbo describes a decorating method that involves chilling or freezing the dipped stroopwafels for around 15 minutes.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa content | Look for an explicit cocoa percentage on the chocolate you choose; don’t attribute that percentage to a stroopwafel you’ll be finishing at home. | If I want a distinctly dark chocolate coating, the word chocolate on a pack isn’t enough. For around 36% of consumers, this verifiable cocoa content is the top priority. |
| Serving and decorating | Compare minis and larger stroopwafels with your serving plans; if you’re dipping them yourself, allow time for preparation and chilling. | I want to be able to hand out the treats straight away, or set aside time to decorate the plate. Convenience and presentation are the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the labels on the stroopwafels, chocolate and any decorations you buy separately. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in each part before serving anything. For around 21% of consumers, this check is their first concern. |
| Pack size | Compare the number of pieces and the weight of mini and larger packs with how many treats you want to serve. | For a larger group, I mainly want to make sure there are enough suitable portions. Around 14% of consumers prioritise the quantity in the pack. |
A chocolate coating doesn’t in itself tell you whether it has a high cocoa percentage. The Daelmans minis listed by PLUS contain 29% milk chocolate; this percentage describes the amount of milk chocolate in those stroopwafels, not their cocoa content.
If you want a specific cocoa percentage, check the information on the chocolate you choose to finish plain stroopwafels yourself.
When you decorate them yourself, the ingredients in the stroopwafel, chocolate and any toppings all come together. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that allergens in the ingredients list of pre-packed foods must be clearly stated.
Check the packaging of every product you use before serving, and keep the labels handy for guests who want to check the ingredients.
These brands and shops offer various options for ready-made chocolate stroopwafels or a base to decorate yourself; check the packaging of the variant you choose.
Daelmans lists chocolate as one of its stroopwafel varieties.
The stroopwafel range includes Daelmans chocolate varieties and other types of stroopwafel.
Jumbo lists plain and mini butter stroopwafels, and describes a method for decorating stroopwafels with chocolate.
PLUS lists Daelmans chocolate minis and plain stroopwafels as separate options.
ALDI lists mini stroopwafels and a separate Choceur dark chocolate bar.
Lidl lists Sondey butter stroopwafels as a possible base to finish yourself.
These Joybuy products are separate chocolate bars for anyone who wants to choose their own dark chocolate coating. You’ll also need stroopwafels; before preparing them, check the instructions and labels on both products.
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For anyone who wants to choose a bar with a stated cocoa percentage when finishing stroopwafels themselves.
This is a chocolate bar, not a stroopwafel. Buy the stroopwafels separately and check the preparation instructions and allergen information on the packaging.
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For anyone who wants to finish plain stroopwafels themselves with separately labelled dark chocolate.
Joybuy states that this bar contains at least 70% cocoa. It isn’t a stroopwafel: choose your base separately and check the preparation instructions and allergen information on both packs.
No. The Daelmans chocolate minis listed by PLUS contain 29% milk chocolate. If dark chocolate or a specific cocoa percentage is important to you, check the packaging of the particular stroopwafel.
You can dip part of each stroopwafel in melted chocolate and then leave them to cool. For its decorating recipe, Jumbo recommends around 15 minutes in the fridge or freezer; also follow the preparation and storage instructions for the chocolate you use.
Check the current labels of all the components you’re serving. The Daelmans chocolate minis listed by PLUS contain wheat, soya and milk, and carry a warning that they may contain nuts. If you’re making your own coating, check the chocolate and any decorations too.
