Chewy or Crunchy Flapjacks

• porridge oats (chopped rolled oats)↗9 tablespoons
• rolled oats (or you can use all porridge oats)↗9 tablespoons
• margarine↗10 tablespoons
• golden syrup↗5 tablespoons
• sugar↗5 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put the margarine, sugar & golden syrup in saucepan (or microwaveable bowl if using a microwave oven) and heat until it is all liquid.

2. 2

   Meanwhile line the a square shallow baking tin with greaseproof paper. (about 8-inch tin).

3. 3

   Mix all the oats into the liquid.

4. 4

   Put the mixture into the baking tin & press flat.

5. 5

   Bake at 175 deg C (Gas Mark 4 or about 350 F) for 25 to 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Warning: the timing is tolerant but accuracy in temperature is critical.

7. 7

   Slice into 8 fingers before it sets but leave in place in tin.

8. 8

   Leave to cool and set.

9. 9

   Crunchy Flapjack:.

10. 10

    The recipe is identical to chewy version but cook at 15 deg (one Gas Mark) hotter.

11. 11

    Fruit Flapjack:.

12. 12

    The recipe is identical to above but mix in some raisins and/or sultanas before baking.