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Peanut Butter Toffee Bark - this is the perfect crack bark recipe! Homemade toffee is baked on matzo crackers and topped with lots of chocolate and peanut butter. It's pure heaven and EVERYONE raves about it.
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Peanut Butter Cracker toffee Recipe

A crunchy toffee bark made with matzo crackers, chocolate and peanut butter.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 798kcal
Author: Dorothy Kern
Cost: $6

Ingredients

  • 4 matzo crackers (unsalted or lightly salted)
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
  • 1 ¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) water
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (340 g) chocolate chips (milk, semi-sweet, or dark)
  • 1 cup (268g) creamy peanut butter (not natural)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 °F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, covering the bottom and sides. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Place a layer of matzo crackers on the sheet, breaking as needed to cover the sides; set aside.
  • In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the sugar and 2 tablespoons of water. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook undisturbed over medium-high heat until the caramel mixture is a light golden and registers 255 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 1 minute. Stir in the vanilla and quickly pour over the matzos, using a metal spatula to spread evenly. Bake for 8 minutes.
  • Remove the bark from the oven and sprinkle with the chocolate chips. Return to the oven and bake just until the chocolate starts to melt, about 2 minutes, then spread the chocolate evenly.
  • Meanwhile, melt the peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl for 1-1 1/2 minutes, until it is a pourable consistency. Drizzle the peanut butter over the chocolate and, using the handle of a wooden spoon, swirl the chocolate and peanut butter together.
  • Let the bark cool for 1 hour, then refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours. Break into pieces and serve.

Notes

  • Use saltines in place of the matzo
  • Omit salt if using salted butter
  • Don't use white chocolate chips - they won't melt properly
  • Make sure you're using a no-stir peanut butter

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 798kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 709IU | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg