If you love the buttery crunch of Ritz crackers, the rich sweetness of homemade caramel, and the nutty warmth of toasted pecans…
Then you’re going to fall head over heels for Pecan Dandy Do’s.
These irresistible little treats are like a cross between:
A praline
A Ritz cracker sandwich
And a Southern candy slab
All held together with a creamy, spiced caramel that’s simmered just until golden — then spooned onto each cracker for a sweet, crunchy bite.
No baking. No fuss.
Just mix, scoop, cool, and devour.
Let’s make something dangerously delicious — and totally addictive. 💛
🌟 Why You’ll Love Pecan Dandy Do’s
✅ No-bake & ready in 20 minutes – Faster than oven cookies!
✅ Only one saucepan needed – Minimal cleanup
✅ Crowd-pleasing favorite – Kids and adults alike say “one more!”
✅ Perfect for holidays or gifting – Pack in jars with ribbon
✅ Meal-prep friendly – Stays fresh for days
This isn’t just a snack — it’s Southern charm on a cracker.
🍬 Pecan Dandy Do’s
Makes 30–40 treats | Prep: 5 min | Cook: 12 min | Cool: 30+ min | Total: ~50 min
🛒 Ingredients:
🛒 Ingredients
2–3 sleeves Ritz crackers (about 40 crackers)
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
⅓ cup (5 tbsp / 76g) unsalted butter
⅓ cup (67g) packed brown sugar
2 tbsp milk (whole or 2%)
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
2 cups (200g) pecans, roughly chopped
🔥 Pro Tip: Toast the pecans first (350°F for 8 mins) — deepens flavor 10x!
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep & Arrange Crackers
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Arrange Ritz crackers in a single layer — side by side, not overlapping.
✅ Work in batches if needed.
2️⃣ Make the Caramel
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