Cannabutter Recipe
By Mellow Moose
Discover how to make cannabutter quickly with this simple recipe — perfect for beginners. With just butter and a cannabis extract or isolate, you can create rich, golden weed butter in under an hour. Ideal for infusing baked goods, sauces, or spreads, this guide walks you through the process step by step.
Recipe Overview
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Servings: 1 lb
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
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Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
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5 g CBD Isolate or CBG Isolate or 2 g THC extract
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1 lb unsalted butter
Equipment
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Small pot
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Whisk or spoon
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Storage container
Instructions
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Melt Butter: In a small pot over low heat, melt the butter until liquid (do not let it boil).
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Add Isolate or Extract: Sprinkle in CBD/CBG isolate or THC extract, stirring continuously for ~10 minutes until fully dissolved.
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Cool and Store: Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then transfer to a container.
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Solidify: Allow to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator. For longer storage, freeze.
Notes & Dosage
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CBD/CBG version: ~5,000 mg total cannabinoids (~156 mg per tablespoon).
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THC version: ~850 mg total cannabinoids (~26.5 mg per tablespoon).
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Always start small and adjust dosage based on tolerance.
FAQs
What is cannabutter?
Cannabutter is butter infused with cannabinoids like CBD, CBG, or THC, commonly used as a base for cannabis edibles.
What is the easiest way to make cannabutter?
This quick method simply melts butter, stirs in isolate or extract, and lets it solidify—no long simmering required.
How long does it take to make cannabutter?
About 40 minutes total, including prep, stirring, and cooling.
Does cannabutter smell strong when cooking?
Not with this method. Since you’re only melting butter and mixing in isolate or extract, the process produces minimal odor.
How should I store cannabutter?
Refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 4 weeks, or freeze for several months.
What can I make with cannabutter?
Use it in brownies, cookies, sauces, spreads, or any recipe calling for butter.
Final Tip
Cannabutter is the foundation of countless edibles. By using USDA Organic CBD or CBG isolates, you can create clean, consistent infusions without the long cooking process or strong smell of traditional methods.