FLAPJACKS

Flapjacks are one of my very favourite munchies, probably because they’re made from delicious ingredients; oats, golden syrup, sugar and butter.  As the weather has turned incredibly cold, I made some so we could indulge ourselves at coffee break.  They’re absurdly simple to make and depending on the type of oats, amount of syrup and length of cooking time, can be as chewy or crunchy as you like.  A handful of dried fruit or nuts or a covering of chocolate can turn them into a luxury snack. And because of the oats, I can pretend they are a healthy option


Flapjack 


80g or 3oz soft brown sugar
110g or 4oz butter
110g or 4oz golden syrup( an extra spoonful of syrup will make them slightly chewier)
300g or 10oz jumbo oats (you can use rolled oats or a mixture of the two)

Set oven to 180C or gas 4
Grease a 20cm or 8” square baking tin

Melt butter, sugar and syrup.
Stir in oats.
Press evenly  into tin
Bake for 20 mins until golden (Longer than this will make them crispier)
Leave in tin to cool for about 10 minutes before cutting into squares

Add 80g or 3oz dried fruit or nuts  e.g sultanas, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, chopped apricots etc for extra flavour.
Cover completely with melted chocolate or chocolate drizzles for a little extra luxury.