Desserts | May 06, 2006 | Posted by laura at 02:30 PM | Comments (1)

Matzah Crunch

4 to 6 unsalted matzahs

1 cup unsalted butter or margarine

1 cup brown sugar. firmly packed

3/4 cup chocolate chips (Semi sweet is better)

Chopped nuts (optional?)

Preheat oven to 375. Line cookie sheet with foil, then parchment paper.

Cover sheet with one layer of matzah. Leave as few gaps as possible.

Combine butter and sugar, cook over medium heat stirring constantly until mixture boils. Continue 3 more minutes, stirring constantly. Remove and pour over matzah coating evenly.

Place in oven and reduce heat to 350. Bake 15 minutes, checking frequently to make sure it isn't burning. If it is remove from ove, lower temp. 25 degrees, then return for the rest of the 15 minutes.

Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Let stand 5 minutes, then spread the melted chocolate with a spatula. Sprinkle with nuts and press lightly. When cool break into pieces and store in a cool place.


Desserts | April 05, 2005 | Posted by at 12:57 AM | Comments (1)

Triple Chocolate Cookies

These are the most amazing chocolate cookies I have ever had. They are a family favorite, although the recipe comes from Some Crust, a bakery in Claremont, CA. Using a high quality chocolate will definitely pay off.