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Easy Flapjacks Recipe

An easy flapjack recipe (golden syrup and oat bars) to make and bake at home. Soft, squidgy, and perfect for Afternoon tea!
Course Baking, Bars
Cuisine British
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 238kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

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

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 225 g Butter
  • 100 g Demerara Sugar
  • 100 g Light Brown Sugar
  • 5 tablespoon Golden Syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 360 g Oats

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°c (160 fan/ Gas 4/ 350F). Grease and line a 20cm (8 inch) square baking tin with baking paper.
  • In a large saucepan melt together the butter, golden syrup, and sugars over a low heat.
    225 g Butter, 100 g Demerara Sugar, 100 g Light Brown Sugar, 5 tablespoon Golden Syrup
  • Take the pan off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and oats.
    1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 360 g Oats
  • Press the mixture into a greased and lined 20cm square (8 inch) baking tin.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden on top.
    💡 Pro Tip - the flapjack will still look soft when you take it out of the oven. It will firm up on cooling so don't be tempted to put it back in the oven.
  • Immediately score the top of the flapjacks with a sharp knife, then leave them to cool in the tin for at least 1 hour (I often leave them overnight) before cutting them into bars.

Notes

Expert Tips:
  • Grease and line your baking tin with nonstick baking paper (parchment) to ensure the flapjacks don't stick to the sides of the tin.
  • Use a large non-stick heavy-based saucepan to melt the butter, brown sugars, and syrup together. It must be large enough to mix the oats in too.
  • Firmly pack down the flapjack mixture into the tin to ensure the bars stick together and don't crumble when cut.
 
Variations:
  • Add in 50g of chopped pecan nuts for pecan flapjacks.
  • Drizzle the top of the flapjacks with dark chocolate or white chocolate and sprinkle with sea salt for extra decadence.
  • Mix in dried fruit such as raisins and chopped apricots for a fruitier flavour.
  • Add in chopped dates for sticky date flapjacks.
  • Swap the butter for peanut butter and make vegan peanut butter flapjacks.
 
Storage:
Store: The flapjacks will keep in an airtight container for up to a week.
Freeze: Freeze the flapjacks for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature before serving.
 
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 Flapjacks Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
238
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Sodium
 
4
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
102
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
37
g
12
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
18
g
20
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
7
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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