Best Sunnys Simple Toffee And Peanuts Matzo Bark Recipes

Crunchy Chocolate Matzo Bark image

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
4 full squares unsalted matzo
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, diced
2 cups dark brown sugar
One 12-ounce bag semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
1/3 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
Flaky salt, optional

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange 2 oven racks in the center of the oven.
Cover 2 baking sheets with a tight layer of aluminum foil, then place an additional sheet of foil on top. Spray the foil with nonstick spray as a precaution. Spread 2 pieces of matzo in a single layer on each of the baking sheets.
In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring, until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves and becomes smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then shut off the heat.
Use a large spoon to spread the brown sugar mixture over the matzo, coating the tops of all the squares. Bake until the sugar bubbles and browns, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven.
In a double boiler or microwave, gently melt the chocolate. Let the matzo cool 10 minutes, then use a rubber spatula to gently spread the melted chocolate over the brown sugar layer.
While the chocolate is still warm, sprinkle evenly with the pumpkin seeds, apricots, sprinkles and salt, if using. Cool in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
Use a serrated knife to "saw" the bark into neat squares or break the matzo into pieces. I like to serve this treat from a cookie tin or a little basket to make it even more fun to eat.

Bacon Bark image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup pecan halves
1 cup walnut halves
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
6 strips center-cut bacon, chopped
1 lemon, zested
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
To prepare the nuts: In a small bowl, add the pecans, walnuts, brown sugar, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, paprika and a pinch of salt and a grind or 2 of pepper. Stir until everything is coated and set aside.
To prepare the bacon: In another small bowl, add the brown sugar, paprika, bacon, lemon zest, a pinch of salt and a grind or 2 of pepper. Spread out on a nonstick baking sheet and cook until the bacon is almost done and the sugars are bubbling, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and add the nut mixture on to the sheet. Stir and fold with a spatula and spread everything out on the sheet again. Place back in the oven for 15 more minutes, stirring and spreading again halfway through. Serve warm, or allow to cool and break apart.