Baking With Cannabis: How to Make Cannabis Cookies and Brownies

Baking cannabis-infused cookies and brownies has become a popular and enjoyable way to incorporate cannabis into homemade treats. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner, we’ll guide you through the process to create delicious and perfectly infused desserts.

How To Make Cannabis Cookies

To create cannabis cookies, you’ll first need to decarboxylate the plant material to activate the THC by heating the flower at 220 F for 30 to 40 minutes. Next, infuse the decarboxylated product with melted butter or oil for two to three hours. After infusion, strain the butter or oil through cheesecloth to remove the plant matter. Then, combine the butter or oil with the other cookie ingredients to prepare the dough. Finally, bake the cookies as directed by the recipe.

Precision in dosing is crucial, making a kitchen scale a valuable tool. It ensures each cookie has a consistent potency. Beginners should start with a small amount of the active ingredient to gauge its effects and adjust future batches accordingly.

Cannabis Cookie Recipe

These simple chocolate chip cookies incorporate marijuana-infused butter for a unique twist. The potency of the treats depends on the strength of your cannabis butter. Check out the ingredients and steps below:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup marijuana-infused butter.
• 1 cup granulated sugar.
• 1 cup brown sugar.
• 2 eggs.
• 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• 3 cups all-purpose flour.
• 1 tsp baking soda.
• 1/2 tsp salt.
• 2 cups chocolate chips.

Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 F (190 C). As it heats, get your ingredients ready.
2. Blend the infused butter and sugars in a large bowl until they’re light and fluffy. This adds air, making the cookies softer.
3. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well each time. Add vanilla extract to boost the flavor.
4. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt. Using a separate bowl ensures the dry ingredients are evenly mixed.
5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. This keeps you from overmixing, which can produce tough cookies.
6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips. Don’t mix too much; you want spots of melted chocolate in your treats.
7. Spoon even amounts of the dough on a baking sheet and cook for nine to 11 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
8. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for five minutes before moving them to a wire rack. This stops them from breaking and helps them set.

How To Make Cannabis Brownies

The first step in baking cannabis brownies is to activate the THC in your cannabis. This process, known as decarboxylation, involves baking the plant matter at a precise 240 F for approximately 40 minutes to activate its potent compounds. After decarboxylating the plant, infuse the activated herb into coconut oil. This oil is ideal for extracting cannabinoids because it has a lot of fat.

Here’s how to make your cannabis oil:

1. Mix 1/4 to 1/2 oz of decarboxylated plant matter with each cup of coconut oil.
2. Heat the mix in a double boiler for two to three hours, stirring now and then.
3. Strain the mixture to filter out the plant material, leaving you with strong, cannabis-rich oil.

Armed with your potent, infused oil, you’re now poised to elevate your baking game. Replace the regular oil in your favorite brownie recipe with your cannabis oil.

Cannabis Brownie Recipe

Prepare your taste buds for an explosion of flavor with these potent, infused brownies. Here are the ingredients and steps:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cannabis oil.
• 1 cup sugar.
• 2 eggs.
• 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder.
• 1/2 cup flour.
• 1/4 tsp salt.
• 1/4 tsp baking powder.

Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 F (175 C).
2. Blend the cannabis oil and sugar until velvety.
3. Mix in eggs one by one, then add the vanilla extract.
4. In another bowl, mix cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
5. Slowly add the dry mix to the wet ingredients, stirring just enough to combine.
6. Pour the mixture into a greased 8-by-8-inch baking pan.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
8. Let cool fully before cutting into nine equal squares.

Tips for Successful Cannabis Baking

Keep these tips in mind to ensure positive results when baking your tasty cannabis treats:

• Don’t skip decarboxylation: This essential step activates the THC, making your edibles more powerful.
• Use a kitchen scale: Exact amounts lead to steady doses and trustworthy results in your edibles.
• Start small: When experimenting with new edibles, it’s prudent to start with a low dose (2.5-5mg of THC) and exercise patience by waiting two hours to assess the effects before consuming more.

Discover a World of Flavorful Possibilities With UpLift Ohio

Cannabis baking offers delightful options for enjoying this herb in homemade edibles such as cookies and brownies. At UpLift Ohio, we provide a range of products, and our knowledgeable staff is ready to help you choose the right cannabis varieties, extracts, or liquids for your recipes. Place your order online or stop by our Mt. Orab or Milford stores to get started. Our team is ready to assist you in making delicious, well-measured cannabis-infused treats.

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