I've said before that these are too soft for my taste, but they have a really good fresh taste, which isn't often found in flapjacks. Although they contain quite a bit of sugar, the bitterness of the marmalade cuts through this and also counteracts some of the richness of the butter too. Soaking the raisins also makes sure you're not biting down on hard lumps which would detract from the general softness of the bar when you eat it. I followed the recipe exactly, with no problems. The only thing I'd change is the baking time - they were a little too fragile, so I'd give them 5 minutes longer next time.
I love flapjacks but also prefer them less soft and more chewy. Love the sound of these marmalade ones.
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Yum! Very glad I stumbled across your blog, especially as a starting out blogger myself!
ReplyDeleteOoh they look fab, love marmalade so very keen to try these!
ReplyDeleteThese look great. My mum loves marmalade and makes her own so I'll have to try making these for her. Never thought of adding marmalade to flapjacks before
ReplyDeleteNow I've become a fan of marmalade cakes, I'm feeling tempted by these.
ReplyDeleteI still haven't tried flapjacks, Suelle, but you're sorely tempting me! :)
ReplyDeleteCelia, I know you are very organised, and keep rolls of cookie dough in your freezer, but to me the great thing about flapjacks is that you can have a tray of them in the oven within 10 minutes of realising the cookie jar is empty! ;)
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