Flapjacks (UK) Recipe

British · Snack · 35 min total

Chewy, buttery oat bars that are a classic British teatime treat. This simple recipe uses golden syrup for a rich, caramel-like flavour.

Ingredients

• 125g unsalted butter
• 125g golden syrup
• 75g light brown sugar
• 250g rolled oats

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F. Line a 20cm (8-inch) square baking tin with parchment paper.
2. In a large saucepan, melt butter, golden syrup, and brown sugar over low heat, stirring until smooth.
3. Remove from heat and stir in rolled oats until fully coated.
4. Press mixture evenly into the prepared tin using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown at the edges but still soft in the centre.
6. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then score into 12 bars while still warm. Cool completely before removing from tin.

Tips

• For extra crunch, add 50g chopped nuts or seeds with the oats.
• Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
• If you don't have golden syrup, use honey or corn syrup, but the flavour will differ.

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