Flapjacks Recipe

British · Snack, Dessert · 35 min total

A classic British flapjack is a chewy, buttery oat bar sweetened with golden syrup and brown sugar, perfect for a snack or lunchbox treat.

Ingredients

• 125g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
• 125g light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons golden syrup
• 250g rolled oats

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan)/350°F/gas mark 4. Grease and line a 20cm square baking tin with baking parchment.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter, brown sugar, and golden syrup together over low heat, stirring occasionally until smooth.
3. Remove from the heat and stir in the rolled oats until fully coated.
4. Tip the mixture into the prepared tin and press down firmly and evenly with the back of a spoon.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown at the edges but still slightly soft in the center.
6. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then mark into 12 bars while still warm. Allow to cool completely before removing from the tin.

Tips

• For a crunchier flapjack, bake for a few extra minutes, but watch carefully to avoid burning.
• Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
• Add 100g of dried fruit, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts along with the oats for variation.

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