Should Flapjacks Be Soft When Cooked? Yes, they will be soft when you first take them out of the oven – don't worry, they are not undercooked! They will harden up a little bit as you leave them to cool – enough so that they are the perfect chewy texture without crumbling or falling apart.

How do you know when flapjacks are cooked?

Press evenly into the baking tray and bake on a high shelf in the oven for 15 minutes. The flapjack will still feel soft. Leave to cool in the tray for 5 minutes and then lift the baking paper up and out of the tray to cool completely. Cut into bars and enjoy!

How do you soften flapjacks?

A couple of tablespoons of flour will help to soften the flapjacks. Mary Berry recommends not to boil the syrup mixture. A light simmer should do the trick but even then be careful not to overheat the butter, sugar, and syrup otherwise it will become rock hard when set making the flapjacks crunchy and dry.