stroopwafel

American

[strohp-wah-fuhl] / ˈstroʊpˌwɑ fəl /

noun

a type of Dutch cookie consisting of two small, crisp, extremely thin waffles stuck together with a thin layer of caramel syrup, often flavored with cinnamon.

Example Sentences

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Brecht probably never had a drink with a stroopwafel as garnish.

From New York Times • Jun. 24, 2022

Don’t expect to book your carbon-neutral three-and-a-half-hour flight to London anytime too soon; this isn’t quite a supersonic stroopwafel in hand.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2021

John Bronson lives primarily in Curacao, where he owns a business called “Finger Licking Dutch” that manufactures and distributes stroopwafel cookies.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2020

There will be tableside raclette service and a stroopwafel bar.

From New York Times • Nov. 27, 2018

"I haven't had a stroopwafel in a while," I say finally, trying out my rusted conversational skills.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse

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