Simple British Flapjack

This is a simple but tasty flapjack recipe from the UK that is very easy and simple to do for anyone of any skill, even kids. Flapjacks are a simple sheet cake with oats, sugar, golden syrup, butter, and raisins. [Recipe originally submitted to Allrecipes.co.uk]

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 330 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons golden syrup
• 5 tablespoons raisins (Optional)
• 1 (5 ounce) milk chocolate, melted (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter a baking pan.

Step 2

Combine butter, sugar, and golden syrup in a saucepan over low heat. Mix until butter has melted and sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat. Add 2 cups oats and raisins. Mix until oats are well coated. Pour mixture into the prepared pan; flatten down with the back of a spoon.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, 10 to 20 minutes. Let flapjack cool.

Step 4

Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, 1 to 3 minutes. Pour over the cooled flapjack. Let cool until chocolate is set.