Chewy or Crunchy Flapjacks

DIRECTIONS

• Put the margarine, sugar & golden syrup in saucepan (or microwaveable bowl if using a microwave oven) and heat until it is all liquid.
• Meanwhile line the a square shallow baking tin with greaseproof paper. (about 8-inch tin).
• Mix all the oats into the liquid.
• Put the mixture into the baking tin & press flat.
• Bake at 175 deg C (Gas Mark 4 or about 350 F) for 25 to 30 minutes.
• Warning: the timing is tolerant but accuracy in temperature is critical.
• Slice into 8 fingers before it sets but leave in place in tin.
• Leave to cool and set.
• Crunchy Flapjack:.
• The recipe is identical to chewy version but cook at 15 deg (one Gas Mark) hotter.
• Fruit Flapjack:.
• The recipe is identical to above but mix in some raisins and/or sultanas before baking.