Matzo Toffee-Chocolate Treats

Two of the biggest celebrations of the year, Easter and Passover, are right around the corner. One simply prepared treat makes a perfect hostess gift/party favor for both occasions. Matzo, a staple during Jewish holy days, is used as a base for an addictive toffee-chocolate cracker. Toffee is prepared with butter and brown sugar, poured over matzo, baked until crisp, smothered with semi-sweet chocolate chips, topped with bits of caramelized pecans, and finally, sprinkled with sea salt. The recipe, adapted from Kraft, is below.

Matzo Toffee-Chocolate Treats

Ingredients:

6 unsalted matzo sheets

2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into pieces

1 cup brown sugar

1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup caramelized pecans, chopped

Sea salt

Preparation:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Place matzo in a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

3. Combine butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat and boil for three minutes, stirring constantly. Immediately spread mixture evenly over matzo.

4. Bake the matzo for approximately 15 minutes, removing early if topping begins to burn.

5. Upon removing from oven, immediately top with chocolate chips and let sit for 5 minutes, until chips are melty. Spread the chocolate evenly over the matzo and top with chopped caramelized pecans. Sprinkle sea salt over top.

6. Allow to cool completely and break into bite sized pieces.

The main ingredients- matzo, semi-sweet chocolate chips, sea salt and caramelized pecans
Toffee topped matzo, before baking for 15 minutes at 350 degrees
The final matzo toffee-chocolate treats- ready for a holiday celebration