Chocolate Toffee Matzo Crack
Mar 22, 2023 Updated Mar 22, 2026
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Matzo crack is a Passover-approved take on my viral Holiday Crack (aka ”Christmas Crack”) recipe, and I love bringing it to my friends’ Seders. While I’m not Jewish, Passover is one of my favorite times of the year because of all the wonderful food and gatherings!
You’ve probably had a version of this “crack” recipe before–it’s one of those treats that grandmas always have on hand! It’s super easy and shareable. Here I swapped the saltines for matzo, a Passover staple.
For another Passover-inspired recipe, try my Matzo Crostini or Matzo Nachos.
For other spring-y ideas, try my:
- Burrata & Citrus Salad
- Roasted Grape Crostini (you can serve it on matzo to be Passover-friendly!)
- Crudite Platter (swap the pita chips with matzo)
- Veggie & Goat Cheese Board (swap the wheat crackers with matzo)
What is Matzo
For those who are new to the observance, here’s a very quick primer: Passover is centered around the Biblical story of Moses liberating the Jewish people from slavery (aka Exodus). A key element of the holiday is the seder, which is typically a very structured, ritual-driven meal where each element on the table carries its own meaning and story.
All the stories read from the Haggadah (the Passover storybook) and holiday songs are followed by a festive Seder meal, which is where the matzo (spelled “matzo” when used in a culinary context) comes in.
One of the rules of Passover is that you can’t eat any leavened bread (aka risen), which symbolizes the Israelites’ hasty flight from Egypt. The story goes that they left so quickly that the bread they were supposed to bring on their journey did not have time to rise, so they had to bring unleavened bread–hence the cracker-like matzo. Around this time of year, almost every grocery store sells matzo, but you can also try making your own!
Matzo Crack Recipe
Ingredients
- 2¾ Matzo squares
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- Sea salt, to taste
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a rimmed, 10×15-inch baking sheet (the middle size in this set) with parchment paper. Place the matzo on the sheet in a single layer.
2. Heat butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Continue simmering, undisturbed for about 5 minutes, or until thickened. Pour toffee mixture over the matzo. Spread out with a spatula to cover the matzo evenly.
3. Transfer the sheet to the oven and bake for 5-6 minutes, or until just bubbly.
4. Remove the sheet from oven and sprinkle immediately with chocolate chips. Return to the oven for 2 minutes until the chocolate begins to melt and becomes shiny. Remove from oven and spread the chocolate out over toffee with an icing spatula. Sprinkle with salt before the chocolate sets.
5. Transfer the sheet to the freezer until the chocolate is firm, about 30 minutes. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months (see more below!).
Make Matzo Crack Vegan
If you’re kosher or vegan and need to avoid dairy for dessert, you can make this recipe with margarine instead! The best way to do it is to find stick margarine and substitute it for the butter one-to-one. It may not be exactly the same as the butter version, but it’ll still be totally delicious (and addictive!)
You can learn more about using margarine in baking here!
Matzo Crack Toppings
This recipe is delicious as is, but adding a topping can add even more flavor and texture! Try some of these on their own or in combination with others:
- Toasted pecans
- Toasted hazelnuts
- Pistachios
- Sliced almonds
- Chopped dried cherries
- Freeze-dried raspberries
- Freeze-dried strawberries
- Mini marshmallows
- Sprinkles
- Coconut flakes
- Chopped espresso beans
- Mini M&Ms
- Crumbled Oreos
- Peanut butter chips
- Chopped pretzels
- Chopped peanuts
- Reese’s Pieces
Are Nuts Passover Friendly?
Feel free to add chopped pecans, pistachios, or really any of your favorite nuts! It adds a lovely additional crunch and nutty flavor, especially if you toast them first.
If you’re keeping kosher, just be sure to look at the labels! According to the OU Koser Website, raw nuts in their shell don’t require Passover certification. In those cases, they will bear an OU symbol. Other nuts with additives, like BHA and BHT, typically require special certifications.
How to Make Matzo Crack: Video Tutorial
Can you Freeze Matzo Crack?
The answer is a resounding, “Yes!” Make the Matzo Crack in advance of the holiday and store it in an airtight container in the freezer for 3 months, so it’s ready to go for Passover without any fuss day-of. Just bring it to room temperature for a few hours before serving.
FAQs
The only difference is the base—Matzo Crack uses unleavened matzo (kosher for Passover), while Christmas Crack uses saltine crackers. In both recipes, they’re covered in toffee and chocolate.
This recipe is not, but it’s easy to make it vegan or dairy-free! Use dairy-free chocolate chips and substitute stick margarine one-to-one for the butter one-to-one.
It can be! Just make sure all your ingredients are certified kosher for Passover—including margarine, chocolate chips, and toppings. Look for a “P” next to the “OU” or “K” symbol on packaging.
Yes! Chop up your favorite and sprinkle it over the chocolate before it sets. If you keep kosher, just make sure to check the packaging.
Definitely. Matzo Crack stores well in the fridge for up to a week or the freezer for up to 3 months. Make it ahead for easier Passover prep!
Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge. If stacking pieces, use parchment between layers to avoid sticking.
Semi-sweet chocolate chips work great, but you can also use milk chocolate, white chocolate, or even a swirl of two types for a marbled effect.
Yes! There are gluten-free matzo brands (like Yehuda or Manischewitz) that work perfectly in this recipe.
Once fully chilled and set, break it apart by hand into rustic shards, but you can also use a sharp knife to create more uniform squares.
Yes! It makes a lovely edible gift for Passover hosts. Package pieces in parchment-lined gift boxes, glass jars, or clear bags tied with ribbon.
Show Me Your Matzo Crack
I hope this post inspires you to make chocolate-covered Matzo Crack. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the beautiful recipes and treats you create from my tips. If you make something inspired by this post, please tag me at @ainttooproudtomeg so I can see and share!
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Matzo Crack Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 Matzo squares
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a rimmed, 10×15-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the matzoh on the sheet in a single layer.
- Heat butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Continue simmering, undisturbed for about 5 minutes, or until thickened. Pour toffee mixture over the matzo. Spread out with a spatula to cover the matzo evenly.
- Transfer the sheet to the oven and bake for 5-6 minutes, or until just bubbly.
- Remove the sheet from oven and sprinkle immediately with chocolate chips. Return to the oven for 2 minutes until the chocolate begins to melt and becomes shiny. Remove from oven and spread the chocolate out over toffee with an icing spatula. Sprinkle with salt before the chocolate sets.
- Transfer the sheet to the freezer until the chocolate is firm, about 30 minutes. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months (see more below!).
I tripled the recipe and made three trays! Some pieces are in the refrigerator and some pieces are in the freezer. Easy to make and good to eat. I sprinkle chocolate chips over the top of the warm caramel layer and don’t spread the melting chocolate. I freeze the pans for about 1 hour and break the crackers into smaller pieces. Then the crackers are bagged and stored. Yummy!
My chocolate didn’t melt in 2 minutes. I had to leave it in for 7
I can’t wait to add this to my holiday baking list!!
What I can see going with this is either the addition of some nuts or some fruit. I think something like tiny pieces of pistachio or walnuts, and or some dried cranberries added into the chocolate mix would add color and a tiny bit of excitement. This looks easy, and it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser! 😀
This is amazing! A family fan favorite! And great alternative to crackers any time of year, especially during Passover!