1 ½ cups (12 oz/340 g) butter, softened<br />
1 cup (8 oz/225 g) granulated sugar<br />
2 tablespoons golden syrup<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
¼ teaspoon salt<br />
5 ⅓ cups (16 oz/450 g) rolled oats
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and butter and line an 9 x 13-inch pan. Set aside.<br />
2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, sugar, golden syrup, vanilla and salt until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.<br />
3. Remove from the heat and stir in the oats until well-coated.<br />
4. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until lightly browned on top.<br />
5. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then cut into 16 squares and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.<br />
6. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.<br />
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Recipe Notes<br />
If you don’t have golden syrup, try making my Homemade Golden Syrup.<br />
Make sure to use old-fashioned rolled oats and not quick-cooking oats . Learn more about Baking With Oats.<br />
When done baking, the flapjacks should be slightly soft in the middle (but not too soft.)<br />
If you want something a little more complex, try adding 1 cup (5 oz/142 g) of diced dried fruit or nuts or 1 cup (6 oz/170 g) of semi-sweet or white chocolate chips.