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Lyle’s Treacle Flapjack Recipe

  Rating 4.6

Prep

15 min

Bake

40-50 mins

Serves

10+

Difficulty

Easy

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Follow our easy Treacle Flapjack recipe to cook up a batch of these beautifully put together Lyle’s Treacle flapjacks for a filling treat, anytime!

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What is black treacle flapjack?
A Black Treacle Flapjack is a chewy oat traybake made with rolled oats, butter, brown sugar and Lyle’s black treacle. The treacle gives the flapjacks a rich, deep flavour with a subtle bittersweet finish, while creating its signature sticky texture.
How do I stop black treacle flapjack from crumbling?
To help prevent your Black Treacle Flapjack from crumbling, make sure to use enough butter, brown sugar and black treacle to evenly coat the oats, then press the mixture firmly into the lined tin before baking. Avoid leaving it in the oven for too long, as overbaking can make the flapjacks dry and crumbly.
How long should black treacle flapjack cool before cutting?
Leave the flapjack to cool in the tin for 20 to 30 minutes before cutting. For cleaner squares, score it while still warm, then let it cool fully, allowing the ingredients to set properly.
Step 1

Set the oven to 180C (160C fan, Gas 4). Line a 18 x 28cm tin with baking paper.

Step 2

Cut the butter into cubes and place it in a saucepan along with the soft brown sugar and treacle. Place the pan over a low heat and stir until all the butter and sugar have melted.

Step 3

Pour the melted mixture into the oats and mix well. Tip the mixture into the lined tin. Spread into an even layer and press it down firmly.

Step 4

Bake in the centre of the oven for 40-50 minutes, until it’s starting to turn a darker colour around the edges.

Step 5

Remove the tray bake from the oven and mark it into 12-14 fingers, then leave the flapjack to cool in the tin.

Step 6

When cold, use the lining paper to lift the flapjack out of the tin and then cut or break along the marked lines.

Ingredients

Serving

1

Butter

Cold butter, unsalted

250 g
Fairtrade Light Brown Soft

Light soft brown sugar

250 g

Lyle’s Black Treacle

175 g
Oats

Rolled oats

500 g

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2 reviews

  1. my mother made this recipe and the difference in her recipe was that she added a semisweet chocolate topping which made the best cookies ever. My mother was from Wales.

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