Amsterdam’s Chocolate Gem

Amsterdam’s Chocolate Gem

Not far from the center of the city, Amsterdam has a delicious chocolate gem that is a mistake to pass by. Everyone needs sometime to rest, especially while traveling through a foreign city on foot. If not biking, then a traveler will have to be on foot as they traverse the canal-side streets. Van Stapele Koekmakerij is the popular spot that not only boasts one of the best treats in the city, but often has a line spiraling out onto the sidewalk. 

The story behind Van Stapele Koekmakerji is a rather simple one. According to their website, it was all a craft of love. They wanted to create the best recipe possible, and it is why they only sell one flagship cookie at their shop. Their trials were relentless, trying again and again to bake up the best cookie possible. It wasn’t until a cold February evening did they finally stumble upon what they felt was the right texture and taste, solidifying their dream of sharing it by opening the shop.

It’s a rather deviant strategy to sell only one product at your shop, especially at a bakery. Van Stapele Koekmakerji is confident in their cookie that it is what they built their entire brand around, and judging by their ability to sell out by the end of every work day due to the attention they get, it works. The chocolate dough cookie is made with a specific cocoa powder called Valrhona. Some consider this Dutch-processed ingredient to be the finest and richest in all of baking, as it is responsible for some of the most velvety and deep tasting chocolate flavors possible. Inside the crispy cookie is a white chocolate filling, making every bite of the signature cookie a mouthwatering marriage of the rich and sweet flavors. 

(Source: Nick Russo, the author)

Van Stapele Koekmakerji is constantly producing cookies throughout the day, so when one goes in to buy them they can expect to get them warm and fresh off the oven. After visiting the shop myself, I can attest to the warm atmosphere and the vintage vibes on the inside. Though the city of Amsterdam is taking no time to stop as a regular day rushes on, the little shop of Van Stapele Koekmakerji makes for an amazing little stop to take a break and get away from all that hustle and bustle.

Learn more by visiting their website: https://vanstapele.com/eng.php

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