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Cannabis edibles are a fun and delicious way to enjoy the effects of cannabis while indulging in your favorite sweet treats. Making cannabis-infused desserts at home allows you to control the ingredients, dosage, and flavors to suit your personal preference.
Before we dive into the recipes, it’s essential to understand the basics of preparing cannabis for baking.
Understanding Cannabis in Baking
1. Decarboxylation: Activating the THC
Raw cannabis doesn’t provide psychoactive effects until it’s heated through a process called decarboxylation. To decarb your cannabis:
- Preheat your oven to 220°F (105°C).
- Grind your cannabis coarsely and spread it on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Making Cannabutter: The Key to Infused Desserts
Cannabutter is the foundation of most cannabis desserts. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- ½ ounce (14g) decarboxylated cannabis
Instructions:
- Melt butter and water in a saucepan over low heat.
- Add ground cannabis and simmer for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Strain through a cheesecloth, let it cool, and store in an airtight container.
Once your cannabutter is ready, you can use it to create a variety of delicious desserts!
Easy Cannabis-Infused Dessert Recipes
1. Classic Cannabis Brownies
A timeless favorite, these brownies are fudgy, rich, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup cannabutter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
2. Mix melted cannabutter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla.
3. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Mix well.
4. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 20–25 minutes.
5. Let cool before cutting and enjoy!
Soft & Chewy Cannabis Chocolate Chip Cookies
A perfect balance of chewiness and chocolate in every bite.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup cannabutter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream together cannabutter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
3. Add egg and vanilla, then mix well.
4. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold in chocolate chips.
5. Scoop dough onto a baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes.
6. Let cool before enjoying!
Tips for Safe Dosing & Consumption
- Start Low & Go Slow: New to edibles? Begin with 5–10mg of THC and wait at least 2 hours before consuming more.
- Even Mixing: Stir your batter well to ensure the cannabis is evenly distributed.
- Store Safely: Label and store infused desserts away from children and pets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Edibles typically take 30 minutes to 2 hours to take effect, depending on your metabolism and the food consumed.
Yes! Replace THC-infused butter with CBD-infused butter for a non-psychoactive version.
Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze them for longer storage.
Use less cannabis in your cannabutter to lower potency, or mix regular butter with cannabutter for a milder dose.
Yes! You can use cannabis-infused oils, tinctures, or concentrates instead of cannabutter.
