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Classic Southern candy clusters made with toasted pecans and buttery caramel sweetness — simple, nostalgic, and irresistible.

Old-School Pecan Dandy Do’s

Classic Southern candy clusters made with toasted pecans and buttery caramel sweetness — simple, nostalgic, and irresistible.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups pecans
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup heavy cream or whole milk
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • spoon

Method
 

  1. Toast pecans at 325°F for 8–10 minutes.
  2. Combine sugars, cream, butter, and salt in saucepan.
  3. Cook over medium heat until boiling; simmer 8–10 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and pecans.
  5. Spoon clusters onto parchment.
  6. Cool completely until firm.

Notes

Toasting pecans enhances flavor significantly.
Avoid over-stirring during cooking to maintain proper texture.
Store airtight at room temperature for best results.