Marijuana Fire Crackers: Recipe

Second only to the infamous pot brownie, marijuana fire crackers are one
of the most well-known cannabis-infused treats. Made of crispy crackers,
yummy spread and a little something extra, they’re a go-to for many an
edible enthusiast, and it’s no secret why. In addition to being tasty,
they’re versatile. Firecrackers can be either sweet or savory, depending
on what’s desired. For the latter, classic peanut butter and salty snack
crackers pair well. For something a little sweeter, try hazelnut spread
on graham crackers. Or mix the two for a new take on an old classic!
Whether firecrackers are an old favorite or a new discovery, this easy
recipe is a great guide to making a special treat.

Ingredients

• 8 graham crackers or snack crackers (such as Ritz or saltines)
• 8 tablespoons natural peanut butter or hazelnut spread (such
  as Nutella)
• 0.5 grams marijuana

Procedure

1. Before getting started, preheat the oven to 320 degrees Fahrenheit.
   This will give it a chance to warm up while you prepare
   the firecrackers.
2. First things first: prepare the marijuana. It must be cut into very
   fine pieces, and there are a couple of ways to do this. A marijuana
   grinder is the easiest method. Simply break the bud apart by hand
   and then grind the weed into a very fine, almost
   powdery consistency. Otherwise, placing the bud into a shot glass or
   cup and cutting it with regular scissors works almost as well. Once
   it’s ground up or chopped finely, it’s time to prepare
   the firecrackers.
3. Stir the marijuana into the peanut butter or hazelnut spread so the
   bits of weed are coated with it on all sides. If the spread is
   difficult to stir, microwaving it for about 10 seconds before adding
   the marijuana will help soften it.
4. Spread 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto each cracker. (A note on
   choosing peanut butter: organic peanut butter with lots of oil
   works best. This is because THC, the active ingredient in marijuana,
   is oil-soluble. It needs a fair amount of oil to dissolve at the
   rate necessary for effective edibles, so look for peanut butter that
   has oil at the top of the jar rather than heavily processed peanut
   butter like Skippy or Jif. Once the oil layer is stirred in, it will
   be perfect for use in this recipe. Additionally, smooth peanut
   butter tends to work better for this recipe as the chunks can’t
   absorb the cannabis oil very well.)
5. Place one coated cracker on top of another so the peanut butter or
   spread is in the middle, forming sandwiches. Repeat to produce four
   cracker sandwiches.
6. Arrange the cracker sandwiches on a cookie sheet with space in
   between each and cover the entire sheet with aluminum foil to
   prevent burning.
7. Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 20
   minutes, checking halfway through. Ovens may cook at different
   rates, so keep an eye on it to ensure the crackers don’t burn.

Lastly, it can be tempting to use more marijuana to make the
firecrackers stronger. However, doing so will alter the oil-to-cannabis
ratio, meaning that all of the THC may not be dissolved. In layman’s
terms, this will only waste weed. So for a stronger effect, simply make
more firecrackers. That way, the weed will have enough oil to
effectively dissolve the THC. Enjoy the firecrackers!