Traditional Irish Flapjacks

Method6 steps · about 55 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and butter and line an 9 x 13-inch pan. Set aside.

   Uses butter, as needed for greasing pan

2. 2

   Step 2: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, sugar, golden syrup (2 tablespoons), vanilla (1 teaspoon) and salt (¼ teaspoon) until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.

   Uses 1 ½ cups (12 oz/340 g) butter, softened · 1 cup (8 oz/225 g) granulated sugar · 2 tablespoons golden syrup · 1 teaspoon vanilla extract · ¼ teaspoon salt

3. 3

   Step 3: Remove from the heat and stir in the oats until well-coated.

   Uses melted butter sugar and syrup · 5 ⅓ cups (16 oz/450 g) rolled oats

4. 4

   Step 4: Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until lightly browned on top.

   Bake flapjacks · 35 minUses coated oat mixture

5. 5

   Step 5: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then cut into 16 squares and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

   Cool in pan · 10 minUses baked oat flapjacks

6. 6

   Step 6: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

   Uses cooled cut flapjacks