Flapjacks
Flapjacks (UK) are a type of sweet bar dessert that can be made in less than an hour. They should not be confused with American flapjacks, which are a type of pancake or griddle cake. Also see the traditional Scottish recipe.
Ingredients
- 150 g (6 oz) margarine
- 75 g (3 oz) syrup
- 75 g (3 oz) granulated sugar
- 200 g (8 oz) quick rolled oats (not porridge oats)
Instructions
- Melt the margarine gently in a saucepan.
- Once the margarine has melted, add the syrup into the saucepan and stir well.
- Add the sugar into the saucepan and stir well.
- Add the quick rolled oats into the saucepan, and stir well until well mixed.
- Press the mixture into a well greased non-stick tin.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes (change as necessary for the oven).
- Leave to cool in the tin.