Recipe: Caramel Matzo Crunch 🍫
Description: This Caramel Matzo Crunch is an incredible Passover snack that will quickly become a year-round favorite! With its delightful crunch and irresistible flavor, this addictive treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings.
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, European, Kid Friendly, < 30 Mins, Oven, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 4553.3
- Fat Content: 249.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 154.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 488.1mg
- Sodium Content: 180.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 595g
- Fiber Content: 17.4g
- Sugar Content: 433.1g
- Protein Content: 27.6g
Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon margarine
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. | Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). |
| 2. | Line a large (or two smaller) cookie sheets completely with foil. |
| 3. | Cover the bottom of the sheet with baking parchment on top of the foil. This step is crucial to prevent sticking. |
| 4. | Evenly line the bottom of the cookie sheet with matzo, cutting extra pieces as needed to fit any spaces. |
| 5. | In a 3-quart, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the butter (or margarine) and brown sugar. |
| 6. | Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil (about 2 to 4 minutes). |
| 7. | Boil for 3 minutes, continuing to stir constantly. |
| 8. | Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the caramel mixture over the matzo, ensuring it’s evenly covered. |
| 9. | Place the baking sheet in the oven and immediately reduce the heat to 350°F (175°C). |
| 10. | Bake for 15 minutes, checking every few minutes to avoid burning. If it browns too quickly, adjust the heat accordingly. |
| 11. | Once done, remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with the chocolate chips. |
| 12. | Let it stand for 5 minutes, then spread the melted chocolate over the matzo. |
| 13. | While still warm, break the mixture into squares or irregular shapes. |
| 14. | Chill the pan in the freezer until the chocolate is set. |
| 15. | For a variation, you can use coarsely chopped white chocolate or a combination of white and dark chocolate, along with chopped or slivered toasted almonds, sprinkled on top as the chocolate sets. |
| 16. | You can also omit the chocolate for a caramel-alone butter crunch. |
Enjoy your irresistibly crunchy and delicious Caramel Matzo Crunch! Whether you’re celebrating Passover or simply craving a sweet treat, this recipe is sure to impress!
