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CARAMEL MATZO CRUNCH



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This is the best easiest passover dessert, crunchy toffee like matzo is to die for.

Provided by Marcy Goldman

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

4-6 unsalted matzohs
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter or unsalted Passover margarine
1 cup light brown sugar, packed firmly
1 envelope Passover vanilla sugar or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • 1 Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a large (or two smaller) cookie sheet completely with foil. Cover the bottom of the sheet with baking parchment-on top of the foil. This is very important since the mixture becomes sticky during baking. 2 Line the bottom of the cookie sheet evenly with the matzohs, cutting extra pieces, as required, to fit any spaces. 3 In a 3-quart, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the butter or margarine and the brown sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil (about 2 to 4 minutes). Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat, add the vanilla and pour over the matzoh, covering completely. 4 Place the baking sheet in the oven and immediately reduce the heat to 350°F. Bake for 15 minutes, checking every few minutes to make sure the mixture is not burning (if it seems to be browning too quickly, remove the pan from the oven, lower the heat to 325°F, and replace the pan). 5 Remove from the oven and sprinkle immediately with the chopped chocolate or chips. Let stand for 5 minutes, then spread the melted chocolate over the matzoh. While still warm, break into squares or odd shapes. Chill, still in the pan, in the freezer until set. 6 VARIATION: You can also use coarsely chopped white chocolate (or a combination of white and dark), and chopped or slivered toasted almonds (sprinkled on top as the chocolate sets). You can also omit the chocolate for a caramel-alone buttercrunch. Ingredient note: If you use vanilla at Passover, use it. If not, the white vanilla sugar, for Passover, is fine. Or you can leave it out entirely. White sugar: If you prefer white sugar, or if you can't find kosher brown sugar (i.e. for Passover) follow these directions: Note: Place 2 cups of white sugar in a heavy bottomed saucepan with 2 tablespoons of water. Heat on low to medium until sugar dissolves. Continue cooking until mixture turns medium amber. Pour over matzoh which is laid out on baking sheets. Spread and sprinkle on chocolate chips. NO BAKING for this version. Source: BetterBaking.com

Nutrition Facts :

CARAMEL MATZOH CRUNCH



Caramel Matzoh Crunch image

Make and share this Caramel Matzoh Crunch recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 1/2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (10 ounce) box unsalted matzo crackers
1 cup unsalted butter or 1 cup unsalted passover margarine
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate or 3/4 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Cover two rimmed baking sheets completely with foil.
  • Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of each pan and place it on top of the foil.
  • Line the bottom of each cookie sheet evenly with the matzo, breaking extra pieces, as required, to fit any spaces.
  • In a 3-quart, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil (about 2 to 4 minutes).
  • Boil for 3 minutes (use a timer; this is important), stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and pour over the matzo, covering completely.
  • Place the baking sheets in a preheated 375-degree oven and immediately reduce the heat to 350 degrees.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, checking every few minutes to make sure the mixture is not burning (if it seems to be browning too quickly, remove the pan from the oven, lower the heat to 325 degrees and replace the pan).
  • Remove pans from oven and sprinkle immediately with the chopped chocolate or chips.
  • Let stand five minutes, then spread the melted chocolate over the matzo with an offset spatula or knife.
  • While still warm, break into squares or odd shapes.
  • Place pans in freezer to chill until set.
  • Remove and store in airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2716.5, Fat 159.9, SaturatedFat 99.5, Cholesterol 325.4, Sodium 93.5, Carbohydrate 321, Fiber 16.6, Sugar 142.3, Protein 28.7

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