{"id":3595,"date":"2022-01-11T18:46:49","date_gmt":"2022-01-11T18:46:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/wp-home\/?p=190596"},"modified":"2022-01-11T18:46:49","modified_gmt":"2022-01-11T18:46:49","slug":"how-to-make-firecracker-edibles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/?p=3595","title":{"rendered":"How to make firecracker edibles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>  <title>How to make firecracker edibles | Leafly<\/title>     <!-- This is Index Exchange, a script\/\/3rd-party integration that interjects GAM. It needs to be 'ahead' of GTM in the DOM, which comes from Cephalopod. GTM loads GAM. 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You&#8217;re not old enough to use Leafly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"hidden age-gate__loading\">Redirecting you to<span class=\"redirect-domain\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-xs mt-auto\">By accessing this site, you accept<br \/>\nthe <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"tou-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/terms-of-use\">Terms of Use<\/a><br \/>\nand <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"pp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container my-xl\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col md:col-9\" id=\"article-content\">\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Firecracker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/learn\/cannabis-glossary\/edibles\">weed edibles<\/a> are super easy to make. Maybe <em>too<\/em> easy. And they\u2019re also delicious. Maybe <em>too<\/em> delicious. It can be easy to get carried away with these potent edibles (there\u2019s a reason they\u2019re called \u201cfire\u201d crackers,) so let\u2019s break down the recipe, talk about dosing, and <em>then<\/em> have some fun with it.<\/p>\n<p>A basic weed firecracker has just three ingredients: some sort of cracker, a fatty nut or seed spread, and of course cannabis. You\u2019ll often see them made with graham crackers and peanut butter. But saltines, hazelnut spread, honey \u2013 all sorts of other tasty ingredients can get into the mix. They\u2019re a great edible to have fun with.<\/p>\n<p>In our recipe below, we\u2019ll be using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/lifestyle\/3-different-ways-to-decarboxylate\">decarboxylated weed<\/a>, so there\u2019s no need to bake the goodies any further. As long as you mix the decarbed bud with something that has a high-fat content, your body will make the magic happen. <\/p>\n<p>I happened to have a few ounces of decarbed popcorn buds from my backyard harvest I need to use up , and making different kinds of firecrackers was a great way to put the popcorn to use. <\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"A bag of decarbed nugs on a wooden background\" class=\"wp-image-190634 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-make-firecracker-edibles-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-make-firecracker-edibles-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-make-firecracker-edibles-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-make-firecracker-edibles-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>What do you do with a quarter pound of decarbed popcorn buds from your harvest? Make edibles, of course! (Justin Sund\/Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Prep time with already decarboxylated weed: 15-20 minutes<\/h3>\n<h3>Prep time including decarb: one hour<\/h3>\n<p>For a batch of basic firecrackers you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\n<li><strong>1\/2 cup of peanut butter<\/strong><br \/><em>(An all-natural brand is best due to its high fat content. High fat means more THC absorption.)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>2-3 grams of ground decarbed cannabis<\/strong><br \/><em>(FYI, the more potent the weed the less you\u2019ll need)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>10 graham or saltine cracker halves<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"has-green-color has-text-color\">Step 1<\/h3>\n<p>Decarb and grind your cannabis.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"has-green-color has-text-color\">Step 2<\/h3>\n<p>Mix the peanut butter and ground cannabis.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"has-green-color has-text-color\">Step 3<\/h3>\n<p>Spread the mixture evenly on your crackers.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"has-green-color has-text-color\">Step 4<\/h3>\n<p>Eat one!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"has-green-color has-text-color\">Step 5<\/h3>\n<p>Wait at least 45 minutes for the firecracker to kick in, so you know how potent one is before you eat another one.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"has-green-color has-text-color\">Step 6<\/h3>\n<p><em>Chill<\/em> even further.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"Closeup photo of hand holding saltine firecracker with peanute butter\" class=\"wp-image-190638 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-make-firecracker-edibles-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-make-firecracker-edibles-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-make-firecracker-edibles-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-make-firecracker-edibles-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>A basic saltine and peanut butter firecracker (Justin Sund\/Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Let\u2019s start with \u201c<em>how many milligrams of THC are in a gram of cannabis?<\/em>\u201d <\/p>\n<p>If your bud\u2019s potency is 20%, then there are potentially 200mg of THC in a single gram (if properly decarbed and all the THCA is converted to THC.)<\/p>\n<p>Yes, you\u2019ll likely lose some potency during the decarb process, and, yes, your body won\u2019t absorb every last drop, but you should always operate under the assumption that any edible you make <em>could<\/em> be at its most potent.<\/p>\n<p>So, a firecracker will be as potent as you engineer it to be. Some recipes will call for a half to a full gram of ground weed per firecracker, which will leave you with an incredibly potent edible. If you a high tolerance, have at it, but I definitely wouldn\u2019t recommend this for first-timers or for the best tasting firecracker. <\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/cannabis-101\/cannabis-edibles-dosage-guide-chart\" class=\"wp-block-leafly-blocks-leafly-single-inline-block leafly-inline-related-story\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-deep-green-alt border-l-0 border-r-0 my-xl p-md font-bold\">\n<p>Related<\/p>\n<p>Edibles dosage chart: How strong is your cannabis-infused edible?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>We suggest sprinkling pinches of weed into the 1\/2 cup of peanut butter and mixing it in until the weed looks equally distributed. After you make your first batch of firecrackers, you\u2019ll be able to make a more informed decision about how much weed to incorporate into your spread.<\/p>\n<p>The above recipe calls for 2 grams, which at 20% potency <em>could<\/em> be up to 400mg of THC, or 40mg per firecracker. <\/p>\n<p>As a regular weed consumer and without any guarantee on exactly how much THCA converts to THC using average kitchen gadgets, the measurements provided should come out feeling like 15-20mg per delicious morsel.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"Cannabis firecracker on a colorful plate next to a scale that reads 0.104 grams\" class=\"wp-image-190639 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-make-firecracker-edibles-3.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-make-firecracker-edibles-3.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-make-firecracker-edibles-3.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-make-firecracker-edibles-3.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>If decarbed properly you won\u2019t need much weed to make a potent firecracker. Even 0.1 grams of ground cannabis can have 20mg of THC or more. (Justin Sund\/Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"A spread of different kinds of firecrackers on a neutral background\" class=\"wp-image-190635 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-make-firecracker-edibles-4.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-make-firecracker-edibles-4.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-make-firecracker-edibles-4.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-make-firecracker-edibles-4.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>An assortment of cannabis firecrackers (Justin Sund\/Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The world is your oyster with these stoney bites, although we wouldn\u2019t recommend oysters on a firecracker. As long as you have a fatty spread and some weed to mix in or sprinkle on top, we encourage you to go nuts!<\/p>\n<p>Here are some different takes we\u2019ve tried.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hazelnut spread<\/strong> \u2013 The most oft suggested spread because it\u2019s delicious and oh so high in fat. And if you combine and do half and half with peanut butter? A high of its own.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunflower butter <\/strong>\u2013 If you have peanut allergies, this is a freakin\u2019 delicious option. Sunflower butter has amazing fat content, and if you can find the chunky version it\u2019s worth its weight in gold.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thrivemarket.com\/p\/fix-fogg-everything-butter?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=pla_smart&amp;utm_campaign=Shopping_Engagement_Smart_Members&amp;utm_content=850012399063&amp;utm_term=na&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAk4aOBhCTARIsAFWFP9FTuhalXsTZgimcYsM9wTW9m2tPgMjNQrrTtxjuFkpWWPCzA97cYcUaAg0cEALw_wcB\"><strong>Everything butter<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 A nut butter with hemp, almond, pumpkin, chia, sesame and more all under one roof? Sign us up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/lifestyle\/marijuana-granola-recipe\" class=\"wp-block-leafly-blocks-leafly-single-inline-block leafly-inline-related-story\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-deep-green-alt border-l-0 border-r-0 my-xl p-md font-bold\">\n<p>Related<\/p>\n<p>Beyond Cannabutter: Infused Coconut-Cherry Granola<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<h2>Crunchy, munchy combo ideas<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"closeup photo of hand holding graham firecracker with hazelnut spread and potato chip sprinkles\" class=\"wp-image-190637 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-make-firecracker-edibles-5.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-make-firecracker-edibles-5.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-make-firecracker-edibles-5.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-make-firecracker-edibles-5.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Salty potato chips and hazelnut spread are a fun firecracker combo. (Justin Sund\/Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Butter crackers <\/strong>\u2013 Like a Ritz! They\u2019re flakey, buttery goodness that add more fat for the THC to glom onto in your tummy tum.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flavored graham crackers<\/strong>\u2013 There\u2019s honey flavored, cinnamon flavored\u2026 um, honey-cinnamon. That may be all of them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ginger snaps <\/strong>\u2013 A little crunch and spice is nice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Peanut butter and jam <\/strong>\u2013 The classic combo of salty and sweet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Peanut butter and pickle <\/strong>\u2013 IYKYK<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nutella and fruit <\/strong>\u2013 Add green grapes slices, an orange wedge, or a banana if you want to help cover that weed taste.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nutella and potato chips<\/strong> \u2013 Crunchy, fun and tasty. Another salty and sweet delight.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nutella and marshmallow fluff <\/strong>\u2013 S\u2019more please!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<p>How do you like your homemade edibles? Let us know in the comments. <\/p>\n<div id=\"author-box\" class=\"p-lg my-xxl bg-white rounded border border-light-grey elevation-low\">\n<div class=\"mb-lg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-make-firecracker-edibles.jpg\" alt=\"Justin Sund's Bio Image\" class=\"lazyload inline-block mr-md rounded-full border border-light-grey\"> <\/p>\n<p>Justin Sund<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"text-sm\">Justin Sund is a Sr. Creative Producer on Leafly\u2019s Media team. He\u2019s helped create so many things, from board games to award-winning short films for a m\u00e9lange of amazing folks, including Family Guy, Doctor Who, Marvel Studios, Red Bull, Microsoft, and now Leafly. 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It can be easy to get carried away with these potent edibles (there\u2019s a reason they\u2019re called \u201cfire\u201d crackers,) so let\u2019s break down&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3596,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3595","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-marijuana_information"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-make-firecracker-edibles.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3595","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3595"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3595\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3596"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3595"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3595"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3595"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}