Rice krispie treats are the easiest edible in the game — no oven, no fancy technique, just a pot, a spoon, and a little patience while everything cools. Swap regular butter for cannabutter and you’ve got a nostalgic, no-bake snack with a grown-up twist. Here’s how to make a clean, evenly dosed batch at home.

Ingredients

6 tablespoons cannabutter (see dosing note below)
1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows
6 cups crisp rice cereal
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: mini chocolate chips or a drizzle of melted chocolate on top

Instructions

Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and set aside.
In a large pot, melt the cannabutter over low heat. Keep the heat low throughout — high heat can degrade potency and scorch the marshmallows.
Add the marshmallows and salt, stirring constantly until fully melted and smooth, about 4-5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Add the rice cereal and fold gently until evenly coated — work quickly, the mixture firms up fast.
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan using a greased spatula or your hands. Don’t pack too tightly, or the treats will turn out dense.
If using, scatter chocolate chips over the top and press in gently, or drizzle melted chocolate once cooled slightly.
Let cool completely at room temperature, about 30 minutes, before cutting into squares.

Dosing & Safety Note

Potency depends entirely on the strength of the cannabutter you start with, so there’s no universal milligram count we can promise — always calculate your dose from your cannabutter’s known potency (check the label if it’s dispensary-made, or calculate it yourself if homemade) divided across all 16 squares. As a general practice: start low and go slow, especially with a new batch. Cut smaller starter squares if you’re unsure of potency, wait at least 90 minutes before considering more, and remember effects from edibles take longer to kick in and last longer than inhaled cannabis.

Label your treats clearly, store them in an airtight container out of reach of children and pets, and never assume a batch is the same as a previous one unless you used identical butter. Always check your local and state laws before making, sharing, or transporting infused food.

This recipe makes approximately 16 squares. Every batch is different — treat any per-serving THC figure as an estimate based on your cannabutter’s actual potency, not a guarantee.

Key Takeaways

No-bake edible — ready in under an hour with basic kitchen tools
Dosing depends on your cannabutter’s potency, not the recipe itself
Start with a small piece and wait at least 90 minutes before eating more
Store labeled and out of reach of kids and pets

FAQ

Can I use store-bought cannabutter for this recipe?

Yes. Store-bought or dispensary cannabutter usually comes with a labeled potency, which makes it easier to estimate dosing per square than homemade butter.

Why do my rice krispie treats turn out hard instead of chewy?

This usually means the marshmallow mixture cooked too long or too hot, or the cereal was pressed in too firmly. Keep heat low and press gently for a soft, chewy texture.