Passover is a Jewish holiday celebrating the Jewish peoples' freedom from slavery. For kids who don't yet understand the concept of Passover, the most memorable thing about the holiday is the matzah, a thin, crunchy unleavened bread that becomes a mealtime staple (no bread allowed for the eight day holiday!). Being vegan on Passover can be a bit challenging, since many traditional recipes call for lots of eggs in lieu of flour. Happily, this vegan matzah toffee is a tasty, decadent treat meant to be savored in small pieces. We also make it during the winter holidays and substitute crackers like Saltines for the matzah. Totally addictive either way! Read on for a sweet vegan Passover treat or find one-page, printable directions here.
1. Gather the ingredients.
- 3/4 cup Earth Balance or other vegan margarine*
- 1 cup sugar
- 8-10 oz vegan semisweet chocolate chips
- Matzah (2-3 sheets)
*Some Jewish families do not eat anything with soybeans or corn on Passover (which Earth Balance contains). Look for vegan margarines that do not contain either of these ingredients.
2. Prepare the cookie sheet.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with foil, then line with pieces of matzah (it’s okay to have a few pieces overlapping so that there aren’t a lot of gaps).
3. Melt the butter and sugar.
Melt the butter and the sugar to combine. Pour over the matzah.
