Description
Sticky with syrup and oozing with oats, these classic chewy flapjacks are just as at home in a packed lunch as they are on a tea party table.
Ingredients
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- 3 1/2 cups (300g) rolled oats
- 1 cup (200g) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup (150g) golden caster sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) dark brown sugar
- 6 generous tbsp golden syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). Grease and line a rectangular baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the golden caster sugar, dark brown sugar, and golden syrup. Stir continuously until the sugars are fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the rolled oats until they are fully coated with the syrup mixture.
- Pour the oat mixture into the prepared baking tray, spreading it evenly and pressing down firmly with the back of a spoon to ensure it is compact.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tray for about 10 minutes. Then, lift the flapjack out using the parchment paper and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares or bars.
Notes
For a twist, try adding a handful of dried fruit or nuts to the oat mixture before baking. Store the flapjacks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you prefer a less sweet version, reduce the amount of golden syrup slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30