Choco-Caramel Matzo Brittle

Name: Choco-Caramel Matzo Brittle
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 5 sheets matzo; 1 c. (2 sticks) butter; 1/2 c. granulated sugar; 1/2 c. packed light brown sugar; 2 tbsp. cider vinegar; 2 tsp. vanilla extract; 8 oz. dark chocolate, chopped; 1/2 c. salted roasted almonds, chopped

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Mar 30, 2016

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Mike Garten

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Active Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

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Ingredients

5 sheets matzo
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
8 oz. dark chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup salted roasted almonds, chopped

Directions

1. Step 1Line large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange matzo on pan in single layer, breaking into pieces to fit if necessary.
2. Step 2In microwave-safe large glass bowl, microwave butter on High 1 minute or until melted. Whisk in sugars, vinegar and vanilla until smooth. Microwave, uncovered, on High 6 minutes in 2-minute intervals, whisking after each interval. Microwave 3 to 4 minutes more in 1-minute intervals until dark amber.
3. Step 3Carefully remove caramel from microwave; pour over matzo in pan. Spread caramel into thin layer using offset spatula. Let cool 15 minutes or until caramel hardens completely.
4. Step 4Meanwhile, in microwave-safe medium bowl, microwave chocolate, covered with waxed paper, on High 1 to 2 minutes or until almost melted, stirring once. Remove from microwave and stir until smooth. Pour over caramel layer; spread into thin layer using spatula. Sprinkle with almonds.
5. Step 5Refrigerate 20 minutes or until chocolate layer hardens; break into pieces. Makes about 1 1/2 pounds brittle.

Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories 400; Protein 4g; Carbohydrate 37g; Total Fat 27g; Saturated Fat 15g; Dietary Fiber 3g; Sodium 155mg

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