Simple Matza Crack Recipe With Toffee & Chocolate
This Matza Crack Recipe is the perfect quick dessert or holiday snack made with matzo, toffee, melted chocolate, and a sprinkle of sea salt. It’s also known as Matzo Crack, Matzo Bark, or Saltine Cracker Candy when made with saltines instead.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 24 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 sheets lightly salted matzo (or unsalted if you prefer more control over salt)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped pecans or any chopped nuts (optional)
- Sea salt flakes or kosher salt, to finish
Instructions
- 1
Line A Rimmed Baking Sheet With Parchment Paper Or Foil. Lay The Matzo Sheets In A Single Layer, Breaking Them To Fit Edge-To-Edge.
- 2
In A Saucepan Over Medium Heat, Melt The Butter And Brown Sugar, Stirring Until It Starts Bubbling. Let It Boil Gently For 3 Minutes Without Stirring Too Much. You Want A Thick, Smooth Toffee Mixture.
- 3
Quickly Pour The Hot Toffee Over The Matzo Layer And Spread It Out Evenly With A Spatula. Work Fast—It Starts Setting Quickly!
- 4
Pop The Baking Sheet Into A Preheated Oven At 350°f (175°c) For About 10-12 Minutes. The Toffee Will Bubble All Over. That’s When It’s Ready.
- 5
Remove From Oven, Then Sprinkle Chocolate Chips Over The Hot Toffee. Wait 2-3 Minutes For Them To Soften, Then Spread Evenly To Form The Chocolate Toffee Topping.
- 6
Sprinkle With Sea Salt Flakes And Chopped Nuts (If Using). Press Them Down Gently So They Stick To The Warm Chocolate.
- 7
Let It Cool Completely—First At Room Temp, Then Chill In The Fridge For About 30 Minutes Until Firm. Break Or Cut Into Squares Or Bars On A Cutting Board. Done!