Flapjack cookies

Preheat the oven to 180C (356F)

Beat together the margarine, sugar and golden syrup until a smooth paste

Next add the oats and mix so that they are properly blended

After the oats add the flour and nutmeg, once again mix thoroughly

Stir in raisins or chocolate chips if desired

Taking a greased tray, make 8 small balls from the mixture. Position them on the tray and pat down slightly

Bake for 10 minutes until the edges of the cookies look golden.

Note that when you first take them out of the oven they will still seem very soft. Leave them to cool before transferring to a wire rack, once cool they will become firm