Description
Sweet memories of childhood blend seamlessly with Dandy-Do Cookies, offering nostalgic comfort in each delightful bite. Crisp edges, tender centers, and rich vanilla notes promise a simple yet irresistible treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 sleeves Ritz crackers
- 1 cup peanuts, roughly chopped
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 (14 ounces/396 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Arrange graham crackers in a uniform layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring no overlap and complete coverage of the surface.
- Craft a rich caramel sauce by combining sweetened condensed milk, butter, and brown sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, stirring continuously over medium heat until the mixture becomes smooth and slightly golden.
- Lower the cooking temperature and incorporate milk, vanilla extract, and chopped peanuts into the caramel base, gently whisking to create a homogeneous mixture with a glossy consistency.
- Using a precise kitchen tool, dollop the warm caramel-peanut mixture onto each graham cracker, ensuring an even distribution that covers approximately 80% of the cracker’s surface.
- Allow the cookies to rest at room temperature until the caramel sets completely and becomes slightly firm to the touch, preventing any sticky residue.
- Transfer the finished confections to an airtight storage container, layering with parchment paper between rows to prevent sticking and maintain their delicate texture.
Notes
- Enhance cracker stability by selecting thick, sturdy crackers that won’t crumble under the caramel’s weight.
- Watch caramel mixture closely during cooking to prevent burning, stirring constantly and maintaining medium heat for even consistency.
- Experiment with different nut variations like almonds or pecans to customize flavor profiles and add interesting texture contrasts.
- Consider dietary modifications by using dairy-free butter alternatives and plant-based condensed milk for gluten-free and vegan adaptations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg