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My ultimate flapjacks are famous amongst my friends. I once took some to work and was told by several people I could give up my job and make flapjack for a living. I think that would be rather foolish, but you get the point! Sorry if you think I’m blowing my own trumpet, but try my best ever flapjack recipe and see what you think.
So drumroll please… the time has come to share my famous flapjack recipe... I apologise in advance for how addicted you’re going to get to these ultimate flapjacks. They are gooey, sweet, and delicious and oh so more-ish. I dare you to stop at just one!
Check out the variation ideas at the bottom too!
Ingredients for The Best Ever Flapjack
- 170g/6oz butter
- 170g/6oz soft brown sugar
- 4 generous tablespoons of golden syrup
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 400g/12oz rolled oats
- 50g/1oz desiccated coconut
Equipment for my Ultimate Flapjack Recipe
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Method for the Yummiest Flapjacks
This ultimate flapjack recipe is so quick and easy, and is a great recipe to make with kids. Start by lining a baking tray that’s about 20 x 30 cm like this one, with baking paper, and pre-heating your oven to 180 degrees.
1. Gently melt together the butter, sugar and golden syrup over a low heat on the hob.
2. Add the salt and ginger. You may like to adjust the qualities to taste, I like a nice gingery kick! You might also like less salt.
3. Pour the oats and coconut into the sweet mixture and stir well.
4. Spread the mixture into the lined baking tray and press down lightly with a spoon to make them even.
5. Bake at 180 degrees for about 20 minutes, until it’s just starting to crisp on top and around the edges.
Over-cooking these gooey flapjacks will make them more crispy, but I much prefer them to be soft and squidgy. Cut up, allow to cool and enjoy!
Ultimate Flapjack Recipe Variations
Chocolate lover? Try leaving out the ginger, and adding chocolate chips to create deliciously chocolatey flapjacks. Or keep the ginger, and add chocolate chips. Both would be delicious.
Not a coconut fan? Leave it out and add around 50g/1oz extra oats.
Raisin or nuts? Add a few handfuls of raisins or nuts, or both.
Plain Jane? Leave out the ginger and coconut and get back to basics. This flapjack is still so scrumptious and moorish.
I hope you enjoy this best ever flapjack recipe as much as we do, on an all-too-regular basis! It’s certainly not healthy. But it’s so so good.
If you’re looking for more delicious wheat-free recipes, check out this gluten-free scone recipe.
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Best flapjack recipe – Ive searched back for it time and time again
Love the coconut and ginger 🙂
Today Im adding sultanas too and thinking of topping it with melted dark chocolate and sprinkling with seeds
Thanks Becky it’s a winner! xx
Ah thanks so much Lucy – so glad you’re enjoying it. This is making me want to make a batch with chocolate now ha ha! xx
Made these this morning and they are delicious!! Had no coconut so they are plain but the whole family love them!!
Ah thanks for letting me know, I’m so happy you love them too! x
Could i put frozen fruit in these.
I’ve never tried but I don’t see why not. Maybe try halving the recipe to test it first in case it goes too soggy? Let me know how you get on!
Am going to make these but wondered would i be able to put frozen fruit in.
Ooh I’ve never tried that but I don’t see why not? You could try making half the amount first in case it doesn’t turn out that well! I guess it might be more liquidy but worth a try, please let me know how you get on!
Regarding the parchment use foi parchment nothing sticks to it.
Thanks that’s a great idea 🙂
Thank you for sharing your recipe. Was searching for a flapjack recipe I’m going to make these as they sound so yummy.
Thanks so much Claire, I hope you like them as much as we all do! Xx
Flapjacks were great but stuck to the grease proof paper what did I do wrong x
Oh no! That is so strange, I’ve never had that before so I’m afraid I don’t know how that could have happened. I use baking parchment or a reusable liner rather than grease proof paper, maybe try that next time? Or just a well greased tin and no liner? Good luck!
Absolutely THE best recipe I’ve ever used for flapjack. I put in some chopped dates and sultanas in mine, used it as an energy boost for a charity bike ride!! Fab.
Ah thanks so much for letting me know Beverley, I’m so pleased you love it too! Xx
I’m a huge flapjack fan, I just use a generic recipe. I use the disposal foil trays but I’ve found that the bottom is greasy. I’m going to try this one at the weekend and see if the greaseproof paper makes any difference. Thanks for sharing.
I hope it helps! It’s my go-to quick treat recipe and I love it! Let me know how it goes! Xx
These are now a favorite in our house! Delish! Thank you for the yummy recipe 🙂
You’re very welcome, I’m glad you are enjoying it! xx
I love a bit of flapjack. These look great. My signature dish is a chocolate cheesecake. It’s about time I put it up on the blog really! #MakingHome
Oh yes you really should, it sounds delicious! xx
It sounds delicious! I was looking for a good flapjack recipe, so I might give it a try.
Thanks Anca, let me know how you get on with it! xx
Oh man I want some flapjacks now and I can’t have any!! These look delicious x
Sorry Laura, hopefully you will be able to soon! xx
Mmmm yummy love flapjacks
Ah lovely , I never make these but will give them a try , thanks for sharing #makinghome
I hope you like them Maura, let me know what you think! xx
What a great recipe and I love how you have added the variations, I’m not a coconut fan so would leave that out add the extra oats and throw in some raisins too. Perfect!
Thanks for joining in with this weeks #MakingHome linky and its nice to discover your blog too 🙂
Thank you so much Angela, I hope you enjoy making it! I don’t really like raisins myself but I know I am in the minority! xx
Love this recipe I’m making my 3rd batch today during lockdown I add a a couple of handful of crushed cornflakes adds a little bite very Yummy
Ah thanks so much for letting g me know you’re enjoying it! And I’ll try the cornflake idea next time I make them, thank you! We have some left over from our Easter nests! Hope you continue to stay well xx
Oooo coconut and ginger yum! I’m definitely going to try these beauties out xx thanks for sharing!
You’re very welcome lovely, I am a bit worried about giving away my secret but it’s too good not to share! xx
You just can’t beat a flapjack! YUM! x
This recipe was the best one I’ve tried. I’ve tried a few!! Thank you! I wanted to show you my pic but can’t work out how to include it .
Ah I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for letting me know xx