Flapjack cookies

Method

• step 1

  Preheat the oven to 180C (356F)

• step 2

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

• step 3

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

• step 4

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

• step 5

  Stir in raisins or chocolate chips if desired

• step 6

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

• step 7

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

• step 8

  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