Baking

Golden syrup flapjacks

Chewy, buttery oat flapjacks that cut cleanly into squares. Bake until just golden for the best texture.

  • Time40 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £0.14 a head
  • Oven180°C (160°C fan)
16 squares

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line a 20 cm square tin with baking paper.

  2. 2

    Melt the butter, sugar and golden syrup together in a pan over a low heat until smooth.

  3. 3

    Stir in the oats and salt until fully coated.

  4. 4

    Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the tin.

  5. 5

    Bake for 25 minutes until golden at the edges but still slightly soft in the middle.

    25 min
  6. 6

    Cool in the tin for 15 minutes, mark into squares, then leave to cool completely before cutting.

    15 min

Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.

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