Dandy Do Cookies
These easy dandy do cookies, or Ritz cracker cookies, are a delicious, no bake treat. Made with Ritz crackers that are topped with a pecan praline style caramel.
Servings: 28
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 (14 ounce can) sweetened condensed milk
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons half and half (you can substitute with milk or cream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 28 Ritz crackers
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Place the Ritz crackers on the baking sheet.
- Place the butter, sweetened condensed milk, and brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Cook the mixture over medium-low heat while continuously stirring.
- Let the mixture comes to a slow boil for about 8 minutes. The mixture will thicken.
- Turn the heat to low and stir in the vanilla extract, half and half, and pecans. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, add the mixture to the top of each cracker.
- Let them fully cool and set before serving.
Notes
- Cook the topping medium to medium low heat. You have to be careful not to burn the mixture.
- Make sure to keep stirring. You need to stir the mixture constantly so it doesn't burn.
- Use parchment paper or wax paper for easy cleanup. It also helps to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Let them cool. Make sure to let the cookies completely cool before eating. The topping becomes chewy and delicious. If you are in a hurry you can pop them in the refrigerator to speed up the setting process.
Nutrition
Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg