Flapjacks

I’ve tried lots of different recipes over the years – some were too sugary or hard for me. This recipe which I got from the lovely ladies at Kidscook (which has now closed), is a keeper. It has the unusual addition of flour and I think this is what makes it a success.

I make this every Sunday for the lunchboxes and it keeps well, when wrapped in tinfoil.

I halve the recipe below and bake it in a 9” square tin, but if you want it for a crowd or have a larger family – go all in and make the full batch.

Ingredients:

• 350 g butter
• 2 generous tablespoons of golden syrup
• 175 g soft brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 75 g plain flour
• 400g oats
• Chocolate chips or dried fruit (optional, I usually don’t bother)

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180° (or 160° fan ) and grease and line a 20 cm x 30 cm tray (for full recipe or 9” square tin for half batch).
2. Place the butter, golden syrup, sugar and vanilla extract in a large saucepan. Bring up to a simmer and stir, allowing the butter to melt.
3. When the mixture is smooth, remove from heat and add in the flour and oats. stir to mix.
4. Spoon mixture into lined tin and spread out mixture. Level it out mixture with the back of a spoon or palette knife.
5. Bake in centre of oven for 20-25 minutes or until turning golden brown.
6. Cut into squares or fingers, while still warn and allow to cool fully in tin.

Some @thecakemum observations/tips:

• Use a tin similar in size to the one the recipe recommends.
• If you don’t have soft brown sugar a different type of brown sugar is fine.
• I often keep the butter wrapper and use this to line the base of my 9” tin - butter side up.
• I have frozen flapjacks and my kids haven’t ever noticed. I wrap each flapjack in tinfoil and then remove from freezer the night before, to allow defrost for the lunchbox the following day. In my opinion, they are slightly softer but still enjoyable.
• To take the flapjacks to the next level, you can half dip them in melted milk chocolate. It makes them quite decadent and really addictive,

Happy Baking

De (aka thecakemum)