Chocolate Toffee Matzo Crack
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With layers of matzo, crunchy toffee, chocolate, and sea salt, matzo crack is an absolute must for Passover!
If you like Heath bars, you’ll love this homemade chocolate toffee candy. It’s made with matzo, a Jewish cracker-like flatbread, and called crack because it’s so hard to resist. (Get it? Crack-ers.) Originally created by cookbook author Marcy Goldman of Better Baking, matzo crack is the Jewish version on crack candy (or Christmas crack), which is made from saltines. Both recipes have a crispy, flaky cracker layer topped with buttery toffee, melted chocolate, nuts, and sea salt. And the best part is that it’s easy to make – no candy thermometers, special equipment, or tempering of chocolate required.
Matzo crack is a dessert staple during Passover at our house, along with chocolate chip meringues, coconut macaroons, and flourless chocolate cake.
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What You’ll Need To Make Chocolate Toffee Matzo Crack
Step-By-Step Instructions
Begin by arranging the matzos in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Make the toffee: Combine the butter and brown sugar in a saucepan.
Bring to a boil.
Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until foamy and thickened, about 3 minutes.
Pour the toffee over the matzos and spread into an even layer with an offset or rubber spatula. Be very careful – it’s very hot.
Bake in the oven until bubbling all over, 8 to 10 minutes.
While it’s still hot, scatter the chocolate chips over top and let sit for a few minutes to soften. Then, use a spatula to spread the chocolate into an even layer.
Sprinkle with chopped pecans and sea salt.
Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes, then transfer to a cutting board and cut into squares.
Eat and enjoy or give as gifts.
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Chocolate Toffee Matzo Crack
With layers of matzo, crunchy toffee, chocolate, and sea salt, matzo crack is an absolute must for Passover!
Ingredients
- 4-5 lightly salted matzos (preferably the Streit's brand - see note below)
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter
- 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1 (12-ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (I use Ghirardelli)
- 1 heaping cup chopped pecans (toasted if desired, for maximum flavor - see note below)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt flakes or kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil, making sure the foil goes up and over the edges, and top with a sheet of parchment paper.
- Cover the baking sheet with the matzos, cutting and piecing them together as necessary to fill the entire pan.
- Make the toffee: Combine butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the mixture comes to a boil. (If it looks like it’s separating, just keep stirring; it will come together.) Once the mixture comes to a boil, continue cooking and stirring for another 3 minutes until foamy and thickened. (Be extra careful -- the toffee will be very hot!) Immediately pour the toffee over the matzos and, using a spatula, spread into an even layer.
- Put the pan into the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the toffee topping is crackled and bubbling all over. Remove the pan from the oven and place on wire cooling rack on the counter. Immediately scatter the chocolate chips evenly over top. Wait 3 to 5 minutes for the chips to soften, then use an offset spatula to spread the chocolate into an even layer. Sprinkle with the pecans and sea salt. Refrigerate until the chocolate is firm, about 45 minutes. Don't leave it in the fridge too much longer, otherwise it will be hard to cut.
- Lift the foil overhang to transfer the matzo crack onto a large cutting board. Using a large sharp knife, cut into 2-inch squares. Store in an airtight container in the fridge and serve cold.
- Note: I love Streit’s lightly salted matzos for this recipe but any brand will work. If you can only find regular salted matzos, cut back or omit the sea salt at the end. If you can't find matzos, substitute Saltine crackers and omit the salt. You'll need enough to cover the entire sheet pan.
- Note: It's a good idea to toast the nuts for maximum flavor but, truth be told, I never bother.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The toffee can be frozen for up to 3 months: Place the toffee in an airtight container. It can be eaten directly from the freezer or, if you’d like, remove the toffee from the container and let it come to room temperature.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (17 servings)
- Serving size: 2 squares
- Calories: 166
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Sugar: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Sodium: 36 mg
- Cholesterol: 14 mg
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wow – so good I had to call someone to come and take it away so I would not eat every bite!
I dislike both matzoh and toffee and still ate an entire baking sheet of these!
All set to make this and realize I only have wax paper, not parchment. Can I cook it right in the foil?
Hi Krisstel, Don’t use the wax paper, but you probably can get away with just using the foil (assuming it’s heavy duty). Hope you enjoy!
Can I substitute light brown sugar for the dark brown sugar?
Yes, Danielle, that’s fine. Enjoy!
We can not have any added salt due to hypertension. Can I omit the salt as it sounds wonderful.
Thanks
Definitely Chris- it will still taste great!
This is a great recipe that I have made for years, and my gentile relatives LOVE it! So they always ask me to bring it for EASTER DINNER! I am wondering if I add 1 TB corn syrup it will be a little easier to work with.
Glad everyone enjoys it! I don’t think it’s really necessary to use the corn syrup, but it won’t hurt the recipe if you do.
Made this today for my son who loves toffee. Before my son could get home my husband started eating it. I had to hide it from him as otherwise I think he wouldn’t have been able to stop eating it. He said it is “dangerous”. The only problem I had was the chocolate didn’t seem to get very melty and was difficult to spread. The end result was still delicious.
Hi Kathy, Glad you and your family enjoyed. Make sure you add the chocolate right when it comes out of the oven, otherwise it won’t melt well.
Excellent! Even after Pesach it remains a hit! 😀 Love your clear directions. Especially sometimes why something should(n’t) be done. Thank you!
My toffee part came out somewhat gritty. What am I doing wrong?
Hi Susanna, Happy to help troubleshoot…did you make any substitutions?
Help! The toffee layer is struck to the parchment paper. They look and smell so yummy! I want to eat them but don’t want a mouthful of paper. What did I do wrong?
Hi Mary Ann, Did you pour the toffee over the matzo?