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Dark Chocolate Toffee Matzo (or Pretzels)

Dark Chocolate Toffee Matzo is my favorite dark chocolate dessert this time of year. It is easy to prepare, and if you celebrate Passover, you can eat it any time! If you celebrate Easter, replace matzo with pretzels for an equally delicious treat! Use an edged baking sheet for this recipe. Place parchment paper over aluminum foil.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Anytime!, Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine Holiday Festive
Servings 12 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4-6 Sheets Matzo May use gluten-free matzo (or pretzels).
  • 1 Bag Flat Pretzel Crisps OPTIONAL: Instead of matzo. Use plain or any flavor you wish.
  • 1 Cup Butter, unsalted Or use vegan olive oil butter.
  • 1 Cup Light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 Cup Dark Chocolate chips Use dairy free for parve/vegan.
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 2-3 Tbsp. Chopped nuts Optional, your choice.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line your pan with aluminum foil, then place the parchment paper on top.
  • Cover the parchment paper with matzo (or pretzels). Break or cut the matzo in smaller pieces if necessary.
  • In a heavy double boiler combine butter, light brown sugar, and pinch of sea salt. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until the mixture comes to a boil, about 2-4 minutes. Continue boiling for about 3 minutes. If you do not have a heavy double boiler, you may use a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  • Remove from heat and pour the toffee mixture evenly over the matzo/pretzels. Spread with a spatula, quickly as it will begin to get sticky.
  • Place the baking sheet in the oven, and immediately reduce the heat to 350 degrees. Bake for 15 minutes. Check frequently to avoid burning. If it looks like it's getting too brown, take it out and reduce heat to 325 degrees.
  • Once 15 minutes have passed, remove from oven and sprinkle the dark chocolate chips over the top. Let it stand for 5 minutes then spread the melted chocolate evenly over the matzo/pretzels.
  • Sprinkle with chopped nuts and a little sea salt if you wish over the melted chocolate. While it is still warm, you can break into smaller pieces or wait until it comes out of the freezer. (See next step—this is my preferred way!)
  • Place pan in the freezer until the top sets. Serve straight from the freezer. Break into smaller pieces to serve.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Melissa's Modifications: As I mentioned, you may use pretzels instead of matzo. If you are gluten intolerant, use gluten-free matzo and/or pretzels. So sorry, this is not at all a low-calorie dessert! But in moderation ... it's okay to enjoy during these tough times. It is satisfying and delicious!
 
Nutritional Values: Per Serving - 322 Calories; 23g Fat; 41mg Cholesterol; 148mg Potassium; 27g Carbs; 1g Fiber; 1g Protein; 485IU Vitamin A; 33mg Calcium; 1.4mg Iron.
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