Golden Oat Flapjacks

These classic golden oat flapjacks are the perfect blend of chewy and crunchy, offering a delightful snack that's both wholesome and satisfying. Made with simple ingredients, including rolled oats, butter, and golden syrup, these treats are easy to prepare and can be enjoyed as a breakfast on-the-go or a midday pick-me-up. Their rich, buttery flavor is simply irresistible!
ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup golden syrup
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
steps
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking dish (approximately 9x13 inches) with parchment paper.
- 2.
In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, golden syrup, and brown sugar together, stirring until smooth.
- 3.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- 4.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats with the melted mixture, stirring until all oats are coated evenly.
- 5.
Transfer the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish, pressing it down firmly into an even layer.
- 6.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- 7.
Allow the flapjacks to cool in the dish for a few minutes before cutting them into squares or bars.
- 8.
Let them cool completely before removing from the baking dish and enjoy your homemade flapjacks!