It sounds like you’re asking for Old-School Pecan “Dandy Do’s” with sweetened condensed milk — those classic no-bake Southern-style pecan candy clusters 🍬🥜
Here’s a traditional version:
🥜 Old-School Pecan Dandy Do’s
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped pecans (lightly toasted for best flavor)
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Toast the pecans (optional but recommended)
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes until fragrant. Let cool. - Melt chocolate & condensed milk
In a saucepan over low heat (or microwave in 30-second intervals), combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Stir constantly until smooth. - Add flavor
Stir in vanilla and salt. - Fold in pecans
Mix until fully coated. - Drop into clusters
Spoon heaping tablespoons onto parchment-lined baking sheets. - Chill to set
Refrigerate 1–2 hours until firm.
💡 Tips for That “Old-School” Texture
- For firmer candy: add 1 tbsp butter while melting.
- For extra richness: mix in ½ cup butterscotch chips.
- For a praline-style twist: add ½ cup brown sugar while heating.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 2 weeks (if they last that long 😉).
If you’d like, I can also share:
- A stovetop praline version
- A white chocolate pecan version
- Or a vintage church cookbook style recipe with marshmallows
