Flapjacks

Flapjacks are classically British buttery oaty bars which are perfect for breakfasts and lunches with lots of great variations.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine British

Servings

Calories 172 kcal

Equipment

Large saucepan
Wooden spoon
20 cm or 8 inch square loose bottom baking tin
Baking parchment or silcone liner.

Ingredients

165 g butter unsalted
85 g soft brown sugar
60 g golden syrup
250 g porridge oats rolled
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200 C / 400 F / 180 FAN / Gas 6.
Line the base of the baking tin with baking parchment or silicone.
Measure the butter, sugar and syrup into a large saucepan.
Cook over a low to medium heat to melt. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon.
Tip in the oats, salt and ginger and mix well.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and flatten.
Bake for 20 minutes for a softer flapjack and 25 minutes for crunchier ones.
Leave to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Use a knife to run around the outside edge of the tin and to then cut into portions.
Leave the flapjacks in the tin until they are completely cool before lifting out.

Notes

This mix will make 9 larger or 16 smaller squares or 8 bars.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 152mgPotassium: 138mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg

Keyword flapjack, oat bars, oat square