Matzo Brittle

Name: Matzo Brittle
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 16 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 c. pecans; 4 to 5 sheets matzo; 3/4 c. cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter; 3/4 c. packed light brown sugar; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract; Kosher salt; 3/4 c. bittersweet chocolate chips; 1/2 c. semisweet chocolate chips; Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Pass this dessert around for Passover.

By Joy ChoPublished: Feb 24, 2025

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matzo brittle chocolate chips, pecans, brown sugar

mike garten

Yields:

16 serving(s)

Total Time:

40 mins

Sweet, salty, and crunchy, this matzo brittle has been known to be impossible to stop snacking on. Luckily, it also makes a great gift so you don’t accidentally finish it all on your own!

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Ingredients

1 cup pecans
4 to 5 sheets matzo
3/4 cup cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Kosher salt
3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 350°F. Spread pecans on small baking sheet and bake until toasted and slightly darkened, 6 to 8 minutes. When cool enough to handle, roughly chop and set aside.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, line large rimmed sheet pan with foil. Arrange matzo on sheet, breaking as needed to fit in single layer.
3. Step 3In medium saucepan, heat butter and brown sugar on medium, whisking occasionally, until smooth and melted. Bring mixture to a boil and continue cooking, whisking often, until thickened and lightened in color, about 2 minutes more. Remove from heat, whisk in vanilla and 1/8 teaspoon salt (mixture will sputter), then pour mixture over matzo and, using offset spatula, spread in even layer.
4. Step 4Bake until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes. Immediately scatter chocolate chips on top. Let sit until melted enough to spread, about 5 minutes, then spread chocolate in even layer with offset spatula. Scatter chopped pecans on top, then sprinkle with flaky salt.
5. Step 5Refrigerate until chocolate hardens, at least 30 minutes, then break into pieces to serve. Brittle will keep in airtight container in fridge for up to 1 week.

Pantry Pivot: Switch up the ingredients based on what you have on hand. You can swap in almonds, peanuts, or pistachios for the pecans; or white chocolate for the semisweet — or add freeze-dried berries!

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