British Flapjacks
Sweet, chewy oat bars made with golden syrup and butter—classic British flapjacks perfect for teatime or lunchboxes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes (including cooling)
- Yield: 12–16 bars 1x
- Category: Snack / Tea-time Treat
- Method: Baking/Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 225 g (1 cup) unsalted butter
- 100 g (1/2 cup) light brown sugar
- 100 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp golden syrup (or replace with honey or maple syrup)
- 350 g (3½ cups) rolled oats
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175 °C (350 °F). Line a 20×20 cm (8×8 in) baking tray with parchment.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter, both sugars, and golden syrup, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in oats and salt until fully coated.
- Press the oat mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared tray using the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown around the edges but still slightly soft in the center.
- Remove from oven and score into bars or squares using a knife.
- Allow to cool completely in the tin before lifting out and breaking along the scored lines.
Notes
- Press the mixture firmly into the tin to avoid crumbly edges.
- For extra flavor, stir in 50 g chopped nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (assuming 16)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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