DANDY-DO COOKIES

Here’s a full recipe for Dandy‑Do Cookies, a no‑bake sweet‑and‑salty treat with Ritz crackers, peanuts, and a caramel‑style topping. I pulled together the most reliable version so you get what you need to make them. If you want a metric version (grams etc.), I can do that too.

Ingredients

• 1 (14‑oz) can sweetened condensed milk The Southern Lady Cooks+212 Tomatoes+2

• ⅓ cup (about 75 g) butter The Southern Lady Cooks+212 Tomatoes+2

• ⅓ cup brown sugar The Southern Lady Cooks+212 Tomatoes+2

• 3 tablespoons milk The Southern Lady Cooks+212 Tomatoes+2

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract The Southern Lady Cooks+212 Tomatoes+2

• 1 cup peanuts, roughly chopped The Southern Lady Cooks+212 Tomatoes+2

• 1‑2 sleeves of Ritz crackers (or equivalent buttery crackers) The Southern Lady Cooks+212 Tomatoes+2

Equipment & Prep

• Baking sheet

• Parchment paper (or a nonstick surface) The Southern Lady Cooks+1

• Saucepan

• Spoon or cookie scoop

Instructions

1. Prepare the base:
   Line a baking sheet (or cookie sheet) with parchment paper. Arrange the Ritz crackers in a single layer on it. This will be the base for each cookie. The Southern Lady Cooks+212 Tomatoes+2

2. Make the caramel‑peanut topping:

   • In a medium saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, butter, and brown sugar. The Southern Lady Cooks+212 Tomatoes+2

   • Cook this mixture over medium heat for about 7‑8 minutes, stirring frequently so it doesn’t burn. The goal is to melt everything together and get smooth. 12 Tomatoes+2Delectable Recipe+2

   • Lower the heat, then whisk in the milk, vanilla extract, and the chopped peanuts. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes (or until mixture thickens a bit more; it should be glossy and hold slightly when you lift the spoon) 12 Tomatoes+2Delectable Recipe+2

3. Assemble the cookies:

   • Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop portions of the caramel‑peanut mixture onto each Ritz cracker base. If using 2 sleeves of crackers, try to get even distribution. The Southern Lady Cooks+212 Tomatoes+2

   • If you like, you can add a second cracker on top to make a sandwich, or leave them as single crackers topped with the caramel‑nut mix. (Most versions just top them.) The Southern Lady Cooks+1

4. Cool & set:
   Let the assembled cookies cool fully at room temperature. As they cool, the topping will firm up. The Southern Lady Cooks+1

   Once cooled, store them in an airtight container. They’ll keep for a few days at room temp; if your kitchen is very warm/humid, refrigeration may help prolong shelf life. Delectable Recipe+1

Tips & Variations

• If the topping isn’t thickening enough, you can lower the heat and cook a little longer, but watch carefully so it doesn’t scorch.

• Using salted peanuts can help with the sweet‑and‑salty balance; unsalted works too depending on preference.

• You can use different nuts (almonds, pecans, etc.) if you don’t like peanuts.

• For decoration or extra sweetness: drizzle melted chocolate over the top once cooled, or sprinkle a little coarse sea salt before the caramel sets.

• If you want more cookie count, increase crackers first, then adjust topping accordingly. Topping should be enough for 1‑2 sleeves; if you double the crackers, you’ll need more topping.

If you like, I can give you a metric (grams / mLs) version suitable for cooking in Pakistan, or a version using ingredients more common locally. Do you want that?