Flapjacks

Ingredients

• 250g unsalted butter (whole block)
• 100g soft brown sugar (demerara will also do very well)
• 250g block stoned dates (whole block) cut roughly w/ scissors (or sultanas if you prefer)
• 375g porridge oats (can use a combination of whole/rolled oats if you prefer)

Method

1. In a very large pan melt the butter & sugar - DO NOT overheat.
2. Add chopped dates and mix well with a wooden spoon. (At this point add any other variations.)
3. Add the oats in 2 lots, mixing well in between. Stir well over a LOW heat until warmed through.
4. Pile into the prepared tin and press down very, very firmly.
5. Cook on the top shelf for 20-25 minutes until lightly browned on top.
6. Cool in the tin then cut into squares with a sharp knife when cold.