Dandy-Do Cookies

 Crunchy, Sweet & Salty No-Bake Treats!

When a sweet craving strikes but you don’t feel like baking, these Dandy-Do Cookies are the perfect solution! With just a few simple ingredients and no oven required, you can whip up these irresistible treats in minutes. A creamy peanut-caramel sauce sits atop buttery Ritz crackers, creating the ultimate sweet-and-salty bite.

The secret? A luscious caramel made with sweetened condensed milk, butter, and brown sugar—quickly cooked on the stovetop and studded with crunchy peanuts. Simply spoon the mixture onto crackers, let them set, and enjoy!

Dandy-Do Cookies

Yield: 24 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

• ⅓ cup butter

• ⅓ cup brown sugar

• 3 tbsp milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup roughly chopped peanuts (or your favorite nuts)

• 24 Ritz crackers (about 1-2 sleeves)
  

  Instructions

  1. Prep the crackers: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange Ritz crackers in a single layer.

  2. Make the caramel: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, and brown sugar. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until smooth and slightly thickened.

  3. Finish the sauce: Reduce heat to low and whisk in milk, vanilla, and peanuts. Cook for 2 more minutes until thick, then remove from heat.

  4. Assemble: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to top each cracker with the caramel-peanut mixture.

  5. Set & serve: Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

  These cookies are the perfect balance of chewy, crunchy, sweet, and salty—an easy crowd-pleaser for any occasion! Try them for your next dessert fix or party platter. They’re sure to disappear fast!