easy flapjacks

Our can&#8217;t-stop-at-one chewy flapjacks are the best combination of oats, syrup and butter with a crunchy almond and pine nut topping. They&#8217;re ideal as an after-school treat, or to serve to friends who pop round for a cuppa. Prefer pecans? We&#8217;ve got a wonderful pecan flapjack recipe for you to give a whirl. &nbsp;

Satisfyingly chewy flapjacks

unsalted butter

golden syrup

demerara sugar

fine-milled porridge oats

flaked almonds and pine nuts

You’ll also need

20cm square baking tin, lined with non-stick baking paper

Heat the oven to 190°C/ 170°C fan/gas 5. Melt the butter, syrup and demerara sugar together in a pan and warm through over the heat for a few minutes.

Stir in the oats, seeds and nuts until evenly combined, then spoon into the prepared tin, even the top and bake for 20 minutes (or for 25 minutes if you prefer a firmer flapjack).

Cool for 10 minutes, then cut into 16-20 squares. Leave to cool completely before packing in an airtight container.

Made with oats, butter, brown sugar, and golden syrup, these buttery, sweet treats can be whipped up in no time! They&#039;re perfect for bake sales and after-school snacks.

Classic British Flapjacks

salted butter ((1 stick) cubed)

brown sugar (packed)

golden syrup (or dark corn syrup)

vanilla

oats

Preheat the oven to 325°F/163°C (with the fan or convection setting turned off)

Grease and line an 8-inch square baking pan.

Melt the butter in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the brown sugar, syrup, vanilla and cook until the sugar is dissolved and fluid.  Remove from heat and whisk until there is no visible melted butter and the mixture resembles melted caramel.

Add the oats and mix until well coated.

Spread into the prepared pan and press evenly with the back of a spoon or spatula.

Bake until they start to firm. This will take 20–30 minutes, use the shorter cooking time for more chewy flapjacks and longer if you prefer them crisper. The flapjacks will firm and crisp more as they cool.

Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Loved the recipe!  I’d recommend allowing the mixture to cool a bit before adding chocolate chips.  I used the mini ones and they melted right into the bars as I mixed them in.  They were still great!

I remember eating a fabulous (semi-cakey) flapjack in Kensington Gardens during my travels to England and haven’t found a recipe that captures it quite the same. This recipe has been the best one so far! 
I mixed everything in the food processor like the notes said and loved the simplicity and texture that resulted. I think I may reduce the brown sugar next time just for my personal preference. I loved eating this flapjack with some fresh fruit and tea; this will also be a nice afternoon pick-me-up.
Thank you Erren!

This recipe is now a new favorite in my household. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you so much, Erren, for this delicious recipe! I just made a batch and they're perfect for an afternoon snack. I can't wait to share these with my friends and family.

First recipe that actually works! Rave reviews from my fellow Brits!

I just made these and ate the whole pan myself in two days. They are DELICIOUS! I didn't have golden syrup here in Canada so i used honey and barley malt syrup. I reduced the sugar by half and these were buttery and delicious. Thank you for this recipe, it's a winner!

Love these flapjacks and religiously make them once a week now and so pretty much know the recipe off by heart. 
I usually drizzle melted dark chocolate over them once they've cooled and family and neighbours absolute adore them! 
An absolute go-to recipe and far superior than any shop-bought flapjacks
Big thanks Erren!

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