A pack of twelve regular stroopwafels is a good choice for a biscuit tin you’ll dip into over several coffee or tea breaks. Choose minis if guests would rather help themselves to something small from a sharing platter. Stroopwafels make a sweet addition to savoury party snacks, but they’re no substitute for savoury nibbles. If you have any dietary or allergen requirements, always check the label on the pack you choose.
If you want to serve stroopwafels with coffee or tea over several days, choose a pack with a quantity and net weight that suit how you’ll use them. ALDI lists twelve in its 480 g pack; Jumbo lists twelve portions in its 468 g pack.
For a platter guests can help themselves to, mini stroopwafels may be more practical than one large waffle per person. Lidl lists around 37 Sondey Mini butter stroopwafels in a 316 g pack.
If you have an allergy or dietary requirement, the label on the variant you choose is what matters. The regular stroopwafels from Jumbo and PLUS that we looked at list ingredients including wheat, milk and soya; PLUS also has a separate gluten-free variant.
First, decide whether you’re buying stroopwafels for the biscuit tin, to share, or as a sweet treat alongside an otherwise savoury spread. Then compare the packs and check the label if needed.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and quantity | Compare the net weight and number of waffles. ALDI Netherlands lists twelve waffles in a 480 g pack; Jumbo lists twelve portions in a 468 g pack. | If I’m filling the biscuit tin for several coffee breaks, I want to know how many waffles I’m actually getting. For an estimated 40% of consumers, having enough in stock is the main priority. |
| Size and sharing | Check whether you’re buying regular waffles or minis, and how many are in the pack. Lidl lists around 37 Sondey minis in a 316 g pack. | When guests are helping themselves to something small from a platter, I prefer smaller waffles. For around 30% of consumers, ease of sharing matters most. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any cross-contamination warnings on the pack. If you’re buying a gluten-free variant, check the other ingredients too. | If someone needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know whether this particular pack is suitable before serving it. Checking the label is the first concern for around 20% of consumers. |
| When you’ll serve them | Decide whether you’re looking for a sweet biscuit to have with coffee or tea, or snacks for a fully savoury spread. | Stroopwafels alone aren’t enough for a completely savoury gathering, but I can serve them separately with coffee or tea. An estimated 10% of consumers prioritise whether a product suits the occasion. |
A stroopwafel filled with syrup is no replacement for bitterballen, cheese or other savoury nibbles. Albert Heijn recommends serving both its own stroopwafels and Daelmans stroopwafels with coffee or tea.
If you’d like to offer something sweet too, serve the stroopwafels separately with coffee or tea.
Ingredients vary between products. The regular products from Jumbo and PLUS that we looked at list ingredients including wheat, milk and soya.
Check the label on every pack you buy, including any cross-contamination warnings.
Lidl lists Sondey Mini butter stroopwafels as an in-store-only product. So a product page doesn’t tell you whether your local store has the pack in stock.
Check availability at your chosen retailer before shopping for a specific occasion.
For the Daelmans variant we looked at, Albert Heijn lists ten regular stroopwafels in a 290 g pack.
The AH butter stroopwafels we looked at come in a 310 g pack; Albert Heijn lists eight portions.
Jumbo lists its butter stroopwafels that we looked at as weighing 468 g and containing twelve portions.
Lidl lists around 37 Sondey Mini butter stroopwafels in a 316 g pack.
For the Heerlijck Banket stroopwafels we looked at, ALDI Netherlands lists twelve waffles weighing 480 g.
PLUS lists a bag of ten caramel stroopwafels, as well as a separate 240 g gluten-free variant.
Yes, as a separate sweet treat, but not as a replacement for savoury nibbles. Albert Heijn recommends serving the stroopwafels we looked at with coffee or tea, making that a good time to offer them alongside your other snacks.
Seal the pack well after use and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Albert Heijn recommends keeping the stroopwafels we looked at in a cool, dark and dry place. Check your own pack for the best-before date.
It depends on the recipe. The regular variants from Jumbo and PLUS that we looked at list ingredients including wheat, milk and soya. Check the allergen information on the label of the pack you buy.
Not necessarily: the gluten-free label doesn’t tell you which other allergens a stroopwafel contains. If you have an allergy, also check the ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings on the gluten-free pack.
