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Easy Chewy Matzo Hello Dolly Bars Recipe for Perfect Passover Dessert

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A quick and easy Passover dessert featuring chewy matzo bars loaded with coconut, chocolate chips, and butterscotch for a perfect balance of crunchy and sweet.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 sheets matzo, broken into large pieces
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips (optional but recommended)
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Break the matzo sheets into large, bite-sized pieces into a mixing bowl.
  3. Melt 1 cup (227 g) of unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop and let it cool slightly.
  4. Pour the melted butter over the matzo pieces. Add the entire can (14 oz / 396 g) of sweetened condensed milk and toss gently to coat evenly.
  5. Sprinkle shredded coconut, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and chopped nuts over the mixture. Drizzle with vanilla extract and add a pinch of salt. Fold gently to distribute toppings without crushing the matzo.
  6. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan, pressing down lightly with a spatula to compact it without squashing the texture.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown and chips are melted and bubbly. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares or rectangles.
  9. If bars are too gooey after cooling, chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to firm up.

Notes

Do not overbreak the matzo to maintain chewy-crunchy texture. Melt butter gently to avoid cooking condensed milk. Press mixture evenly but gently into pan. Cool bars completely before cutting to prevent crumbling. Bars can be chilled to firm up if too gooey. Parchment paper is recommended to prevent sticking. Variations include nut-free, fruit additions, chocolate-only, gluten-free, and vegan adaptations.

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Keywords: matzo bars, Passover dessert, chewy bars, Hello Dolly bars, easy dessert, chocolate coconut bars, butterscotch bars, holiday dessert

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