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Easy Mincemeat Flapjacks

Easy mincemeat flapjacks are a simple sweet treat for Christmas that the whole family will love!
Course Baking, Bars
Cuisine British
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 264kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scales
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Saucepan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • 20 cm (8'') Square Baking Tin

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 100 g Light Brown Sugar
  • 100 g Demerara Sugar
  • 225 g Butter
  • 5 tablespoon Golden Syrup
  • 350 g Porridge Oats not quick cook or jumbo oats.
  • 1 teaspoon Mixed Spice
  • 150 g Mincemeat

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180 °C (160 °fan/ gas 4/ 350 °F) and line and grease a 20cm (8 inch) baking tin with non stick baking paper.
  • In a large saucepan melt the butter, syrup, and sugars over a low to medium heat and stir with a wooden spoon.
    100 g Light Brown Sugar, 100 g Demerara Sugar, 225 g Butter, 5 tablespoon Golden Syrup
  • Stir in the oats.
    350 g Porridge Oats
  • Fold through the mincemeat and mixed spice.
    150 g Mincemeat, 1 teaspoon Mixed Spice
  • Press into a lined 20cm (8 inch) square baking tin and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden brown. Score the top into bars (whilst still warm) with a sharp knife and then leave to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Notes

Expert Tips:
  • The flapjacks will still look and feel soft when you take them out of the oven. They will firm up on cooling, so don't be tempted to put them back in the oven.
  • Make sure you firmly pack down the flapjack mixture into the tin, to ensure they stick together and don't crumble when cut. Use a heavy metal spoon for this.
  • Allow the flapjacks to cool completely (I often leave them overnight) before cutting them into bars.
 
Variations:
  • Add clementine zest or orange zest to the flapjacks.
  • Stir in chopped walnuts or pecan nuts for added crunch.
  • Add a handful of chewy dried cranberries for extra sweetness.
  • Stir in chocolate chips before baking. White, milk or dark chocolate would all work.
  • Drizzle with melted white chocolate once the flapjacks are cool.
 
Storage:
Store - The flapjacks can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freeze - They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Once cool, place the bars into a freezer safe container or freezer bags.
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
Nutrition Facts
Easy Mincemeat Flapjacks
Amount per Serving
Calories
264
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Sodium
 
56
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
100
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
44
g
15
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
24
g
27
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
8
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
35
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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