🍪 Pecan Dandy Do’s: The No-Fuss Caramel-Pecan Treat
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 holiday season!
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|—|—|
| Ritz Crackers | 2–3 sleeves |
| Sweetened Condensed Milk | 1 (14 oz) can |
| Butter | \frac{1}{3} cup |
| Brown Sugar | \frac{1}{3} cup |
| Milk | 2 tablespoons |
| Vanilla | 1 teaspoon |
| Cinnamon | \frac{1}{2} teaspoon |
| Nutmeg | \frac{1}{4} teaspoon |
| Pecans | 2 cups, roughly chopped |
How to Make Pecan Dandy Do’s
* Prepare the Base: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and arrange the Ritz crackers in a single layer.
* Make the Caramel: In a small saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, butter, and brown sugar. Simmer over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring often.
* Flavor the Mixture: Reduce the heat to low. Whisk in the milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until the mixture is smooth.
* Add Pecans: Fold in the pecans and cook for 2 additional minutes or until the mixture is visibly thick.
* Assemble the Treats: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Use a greased cookie scoop to top each cracker with a scoop of the warm caramel mixture.
* Cool and Store: Allow the treats to fully cool (the topping will set). Once cool, store them in an airtight container.
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