Description
Soft and chewy British-style oat flapjacks coated with rich chocolate, offering an easy and indulgent snack or homemade gift perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Flapjack Base
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup golden syrup or honey
Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips or melted chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the flapjacks evenly.
- Melt Ingredients: In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter together with the brown sugar and golden syrup or honey, stirring frequently until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Oats: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the rolled oats, mixing thoroughly so that all oats are coated with the syrup mixture.
- Press Mixture: Transfer the oat mixture into a baking pan and press it down firmly and evenly to create a compact base ready for baking.
- Bake the Flapjacks: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the flapjacks are golden and set around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Cool Completely: Remove from the oven and allow the flapjacks to cool completely in the pan; this helps them firm up for easier slicing.
- Add Chocolate Topping: Once cooled, melt the chocolate chips if not melted already, then pour or spread the melted chocolate evenly over the top of the flapjacks.
- Chill and Slice: Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill until the chocolate is set, then cut into 12 bars and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
- You can customize by adding nuts, raisins, or shredded coconut to the oat mixture before baking.
- Ensure the flapjacks are completely cool before spreading the chocolate to prevent melting and mixing.
- Store flapjacks in an airtight container in the fridge to keep them fresh and the chocolate firm.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
