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British Flapjacks Recipe


  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x

Description

Sweet, buttery, and loaded with wholesome oats, British flapjacks are the ultimate chewy snack bar you didn’t know you needed. This easy recipe comes together with just a few pantry staples—golden syrup, brown sugar, butter, and rolled oats—creating an irresistible treat with a caramelized crunch and a soft, satisfying center. Ideal for quick breakfasts, healthy snacks, or even indulgent dessert ideas, these bars store well and offer limitless room for creative add-ins like dried fruits, seeds, or spices. If you’re hunting for versatile and comforting breakfast ideas or food ideas that check all the boxes, this one’s a must-bake.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 200g unsalted butter
  • 200g light brown sugar
  • 200g golden syrup
  • 400g rolled oats

Optional Add-Ins:

  • 75g dried cranberries or raisins
  • 23 tbsp pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon or mixed spice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F. Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking tin with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter, sugar, and golden syrup over low heat until smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in rolled oats (and any add-ins).
  4. Press mixture firmly into the lined tin using a spatula or spoon.
  5. Bake for 20–25 minutes until edges are golden.
  6. Cool completely in the tin. Lift out and slice into bars or squares.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes