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Matzah Candy (AKA The Best Passover Dessert)

Matzah candy (AKA matzah crack or chocolate covered matzah toffee) is hands down the best Passover dessert out there. Keep this in your recipe archives for a treat that is sure to be the hit of your seder.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 12 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pieces matzah (or 20-25 saltine crackers for a non-Passover treat)
  • 1/2 cup or 1 stick (vegan) butter*
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 6 oz chocolate chips*
  • Optional: sliced (or chopped) almonds or sea/kosher salt for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Add matzah (or crackers) in a single layer on the baking sheet, making sure they do not overlap, and set aside.
  • Melt butter and brown sugar in a small pot over medium-high heat, stirring often. Once butter and sugar are fully incorporated and like a thick syrup, pour evenly over the crackers. Transfer to oven and bake until top is smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and scatter chocolate chips on top, spreading it evenly as it melts. You may need to put it back in the oven to melt (we did) before it will spread.
  • Sprinkle with almonds or sea salt, if using, pressing them lightly into the chocolate.
  • Refrigerate at least 20 minutes (or overnight) and break into small pieces. Keep chilled until you serve.

Notes

  • The vegan and dairy-free status of this recipe is dependent on the butter and chocolate you choose. I used Earth Balance and Enjoy Life Brand Chocolate chips for this batch.
  • This recipe is easily doubled (we actually halved it from the original). It would also make for a great hostess gift for your next Passover seder. Orrrrr, it's just a really great way to use up all that extra matzah that no one is going to eat.