Flapjacks

A yummy oat bar with golden syrup, very simple to make!

Course Dessert

Cuisine British

Keyword Flapjacks

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 234kcal

Author thebakingexplorer

Pre-heat your oven to 160C Fan/350F/Gas Mark 4 and line a 8" square tin with baking paper. I grease the tin first with a little butter to help the paper stick to it
In a large mixing bowl, measure out the porridge oats, add the salt and stir it in
Put the butter, golden syrup and light brown soft sugar into a medium sized saucepan on a low heat until the sugar has dissolved and everything is melted. Stir it all together as it melts
Add the butter and sugar mixture to the bowl of oats and stir it in until all of the oats are fully coated
Tip the mixture into the lined tin and use the back of a spoon or a silicone spatula to smooth it out and make it all an even layer
Bake for 20-25 minutes until they are golden brown all over, then leave to cool fully in the tin
Remove from the tin and use a sharp knife to slice the flapjacks into squares
Store in an airtight container in a cool place and eat leftovers within 1 week

I used unsalted butter for the flapjacks, you can also use a baking spread like Stork, or a dairy free spread.
I really recommend using light brown soft sugar if you can for the flapjacks, but if you can't get hold of it, caster sugar will work too.
Golden syrup is sold all over the world, so check the international section in your supermarket if you're not based in the UK. You can also buy it online from Amazon (see link in my recommended ingredient section further below). If you can't get hold of it, you can replace it with maple syrup or honey.
Although I provide cup measurements, I highly recommend weighing your ingredients out using digital kitchen scales*. It is the most accurate way to measure ingredients and will ensure the best results. Digital scales are very low cost and can be purchased for around £12 ($16.50) .
For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons* and not the type of spoons you eat with. Again this will ensure accuracy and provide the best results.