Passover Choco-Nut Mandel Bread – A Crunchy, Chocolate
This Passover Choco-Nut Mandel Bread is a twice-baked cookie that’s crisp, flavorful, and perfect for holiday snacking.It features a rich blend of chocolate chips and crunchy nuts.Made with matzo cake meal, it’s completely Passover-friendly.The dough is shaped into logs, baked, sliced, and baked again.The result is a golden, crunchy treat with a soft center.Perfect with coffee, tea, or as a festive dessert.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup matzo cake meal
- ½ cup potato starch
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or almonds
- ½ cup chocolate chips (Passover-certified)
- Extra sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add oil and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Stir in matzo cake meal, potato starch, and salt to form a soft dough.
- Fold in nuts and chocolate chips evenly.
- Divide dough into 2 logs and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until lightly golden.
- Remove, cool slightly, then slice into 1-inch pieces.
- Lay slices flat and bake again for 10–15 minutes until crisp.
- Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon before serving.
Notes
- Use certified kosher-for-Passover ingredients.
- Dough will be slightly sticky—this is normal.
- Wet hands to shape logs easily.
- Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Cinnamon adds warmth but is optional.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Great for gifting during Passover.
- Can be frozen for longer storage.