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Matzo Crack AKA Matzo Toffee

posted by Liz Berg on April 28, 2014 (updated 5/6/24)

If you find anything “toffee” hard to resist and daunting to make from scratch, try this Matzo Crack AKA Matzo Toffee!!

This Easy Toffee Recipe is a Passover Classic dessert, but a yummy treat for any holiday!

Matzo crack on a square white plate with berries.

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Why You Must Make

This matzo crack is an easy way to get all the flavors of homemade toffee without all the work!
After one bite, you’ll want this to be a Passover tradition!
This time of year, matzo, matzoh, matzah is readily available at grocery stores.

This matzo crack is an easy way to get all the flavors of homemade toffee without all the work!

I’d been super curious about all the pseudo-toffee recipes I’ve seen over the years. Some are made with graham crackers, others with saltines. As a huge toffee fanatic, I wasn’t certain I wanted to find an easy way to have a batch of toffee at my disposal.

When toffee is in the house, all my willpower flies out the window! But I had some friends coming over, so I found an excuse to make my own Matzo Crack. I tested this easy toffee recipe earlier this month as Passover was approaching and there were plenty of boxes of matzos on the grocery store shelves.

How to Make

Well, this was as easy as could be. No candy thermometer was necessary for a decadent, toffee-like treat.

Layer Matzo on a rimmed sheet pan. — Cover rimmed sheet pan with matzoh.

Boil butter and brown sugar for 3 minutes. — Cover rimmed sheet pan with matzoh.

Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, then top with a sheet of parchment paper. Cover the pan with matzos in a single layer.
Boil together the butter and brown sugar as directed.
Carefully pour the hot mixture over matzos and spread evenly.
Bake until the caramel mixture is bubbling, then sprinkle with chocolate chips. Once the chocolate gets soft spread it over the surface, and sprinkle with nuts.
Chill and cut into bite-sized pieces.

Recipe Tips

If making it off-season, you can make this matzo toffee with saltine crackers instead of matzo. If you’re a fan of sweet-salty treats, you’ll enjoy this version.
Toasting your nuts will make them more flavorful. You can chop and place them in a dry skillet and heat them over low heat. This will bring out their essential oils.
You can also toast them on a sheet pan in the oven at 350 degrees for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Make sure to sprinkle the nuts over the chocolate as soon as you smooth it over the hot toffee base.
Use a small offset spatula to spread the chocolate for the best control. See an Amazon link in the recipe card for this kitchen tool.
You can top with other kinds of chocolate chips like milk chocolate or dark chocolate. Try walnuts instead of pecans or even candies like M&Ms. Sprinkling the warm chocolate with shredded coconut is another tasty twist.
Cool completely before cutting or breaking your toffee into bite-sized pieces.

Ingredient Notes

Kitchen Staples – Butter (salted is OK as salt is a flavor enhancer), Semisweet Chocolate Chips (I used Ghirardelli brand; you can also make with other chocolate chip flavors like dark, white or milk chocolate).
Matzos – Found in most larger grocery stores around Passover. I used unsalted.
Dark Brown Sugar – Adding a tablespoon of molasses to a cup of light brown sugar will make a cup of dark brown sugar. You can also find dark brown sugar in the baking aisle with regular brown sugar.
Pecans – Chopped, then toasted to bring out their essential oils. This makes the pecans more flavorful. You may substitute with walnuts, almonds, or even M&Ms or toffee chunks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Matzo?

Matzo, the most common spelling in the food industry, is a thin, crisp unleavened bread traditionally eaten for the Jewish holiday of Passover.

What is Matzo Made Out Of?

It is traditionally made out of flour and water. There is also a salted variety available.

Why all the different spellings of Matzo?

As mentioned above, Matzo is the spelling you’ll see in your local markets. Matzah is mostly used in religious text. Matzoh (long “O”) is the original pronunciation by Ashkenazi Jews whereas Matzah is the original pronunciation by Sephardic Jews.

How Should This Matzo Toffee Be Stored?

It’s best to keep this toffee in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Place parchment or wax paper between layers. It should be good for up to 5 weeks, but it won’t last that long! You can also freeze this matzo crack for up to 3 months.