Brown Butter Flapjacks
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Rich, buttery flapjacks with a nutty twist.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150brown sugar
- 120golden syrup
- 100golden caster sugar
- 200unsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 1salt
- 2baking powder
- 150mixed nuts
- 50desiccated coconut
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: grease the tray for easier removal.
- 2
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Tip: Stir occasionally until the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty.
- 3
Remove the butter from the heat and stir in the golden syrup until well combined.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the syrup.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, golden caster sugar, and salt.
Tip: Use a food processor for a finer texture.
- 5
Add the melted butter mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 6
Stir in the eggs, baking powder, mixed nuts, and desiccated coconut until well combined.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 7
Press the mixture into the prepared baking tray.
Tip: Use a spatula or your hands for an even texture.
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
Tip: Don't overbake.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the tray.
Tip: Cut into bars once cooled.
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