Hot Cross Bun Spiced Flapjacks
These deliciously chewy flapjacks taste just like hot cross buns. They're thick and gooey, perfectly spiced, and topped with a drizzle of white chocolate!
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 191kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups (250g) porridge oats
- ½ cup (100g) light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon mixed spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Zest of 1 orange
- ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter melted
- 4 tablespoons golden syrup
- ½ cup (90g) white chocolate coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with foil or parchment paper, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, sugar, spices, and zest. Toss in the chocolate chips.
- Add the butter and golden syrup, and mix until the oats mixture is fully coated.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan, and spread out evenly, pressing firmly. Bake for about 15 - 20 minutes until golden brown. Leave to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the white chocolate in 20 second intervals, stirring after each one, until melted and smooth. Drizzle over the cooled flapjacks and allow to set.
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Notes
Leftover flapjacks can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days.