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Poor Man's Treats

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Poor Man's Treats
Servings 6
Quick & easy 3-ingredient treat with peanut butter, marshmallows, and crackers. A nostalgic, budget-friendly dessert!

Ingredients

  • 12 Ritz or saltine crackers
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 12 regular-sized marshmallows

Instructions

Preheat the Broiler

  • Set your oven to broil. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

Assemble the Crackers

  • Spread a generous layer of creamy peanut butter on each cracker.
  • Press one marshmallow on top of the peanut butter layer.
  • Place each cracker on the prepared baking sheet.

Broil

  • Broil for 3–5 minutes, watching closely.
  • Remove once the marshmallows are puffed and golden brown on top.

Cool & Serve

  • Let cool for 1–2 minutes.
  • Enjoy warm while the marshmallows are gooey, or let them set for a firmer texture.