Pecan Dandy Do’s
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If you’re looking for a sweet treat that’s just a little different from your usual cookie, these Pecan Dandy Do’s are exactly the thing to whip up. With a salty base of a classic Ritz cracker and a decadent scoop of homemade caramel and pecans on top, these treats are bound to be a new favorite. No rolling, no chilling, no fuss– just a little time on the stovetop. They’re the perfect sweet to make this fall (and they might even earn a spot on your holiday cookie tray with how tasty they are!).
INGREDIENTS
2-3 sleeves Ritz crackers
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1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups pecans, roughly chopped
How to Make Pecan Dandy Do’s
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and arrange crackers in a single layer.
- In a small saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, and brown sugar. Simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring often.
- Reduce heat to low and whisk in milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth. Fold in pecans and cook for 2 additional minutes or until mixture is thick. Remove from heat.
- Use a greased cookie scoop to top each cracker with the caramel mixture.
- Allow cookies to fully cool, then store in an airtight container.
