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Oaties on a wire cooling rack
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Oaties

Oaties are semi-sweet oat biscuits that can be made soft or crunchy.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Teatime
Cuisine: British
Servings: 20 biscuits
Author: Susie@Everyday Cooks

Ingredients

  • 150 g butter
  • 1 tablespoon golden syrup (40g)
  • 100 g plain/all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (2.5ml), in 1 tablespoon (15ml) hot water
  • 130 g rolled oats
  • 75 g caster sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of ground ginger
  • Split almonds to decorate
  • Glacé cherry to decorate

Equipment

2 baking sheets
Magic Liner
or
Silicone baking mats

Instructions

Preparation:

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C/ 160°C fan/ gas mark 4/ 350°F
  • Grease the baking sheet or line with a silicone liner or a piece of magic liner
  • Dissolve the bicarb in 15ml hot water

For the Oaties:

  • Melt the butter and golden syrup in a medium saucepan over a MEDIUM-LOW heat. Remove the pan from the heat
  • Mix the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl
    (Flour, oats, sugar, salt ginger)
  • Add the bicarb liquid and the dry ingredients to the saucepan and mix in thoroughly
    The mixture will feel quite slack
  • When cool enough to handle, roll into small balls
    You should make about 20 biscuits
  • Place well apart on the baking sheet and slightly flatten. Top with a piece of glace cherry or a split almond if desired
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown
    Time depends on your oven and how you like your biscuits: less time for a softer biscuit, longer for more crunch
  • Leave to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then move to a wire cooling rack.

Notes

Everyday Cooks Tips:
Storage:
  • Store in an airtight container for up to a week