{"id":19944,"date":"2022-01-24T08:00:11","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T13:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=19944"},"modified":"2024-10-11T17:58:07","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T21:58:07","slug":"cannabis-infused-cookies-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/edibles\/cannabis-infused-cookies-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Cannabis-Infused Junk Food Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cookies are one of the best baked goods. They are easy to hold in one hand. They\u2019re individual-sized, so you don\u2019t have to share. Most importantly, cookies are full of delicious, creamy butter fat, making them an excellent vehicle for cannabis infusion. It\u2019s also very easy to add additional flavors and mixins to cookies in order to cover up the \u201cgreen\u201d flavor many associate with <\/span>cannabis edibles<\/span><\/a> and infused foods.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Junk food cookies are a fun take on traditional <\/span>cannabis chocolate chip cookies<\/span>. Before we jump into our <\/span>marijuana cookie<\/span> recipe, let\u2019s go over how to prepare these gooey <\/span>edibles<\/span>\u2019 most important ingredient: cannabis.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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  1. Preparing Your Cannabis<\/span><\/a>\r\n
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    1. Best Strains for Cookies<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n
    2. Decarbing Process<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n
    3. Dosing Calculation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
    4. How to Infuse Cookies With Cannabis<\/span><\/a>\r\n
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      1. Why Are Fats the Best for Cooking Cannabis Edibles?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n
      2. Additional Infusion Methods<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
      3. Cannabis-Infused Junk Food Cookie Recipe<\/span><\/a>\r\n
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        1. Nutrition Facts and How Much Time to Budget<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n
        2. Ingredients<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n
        3. Tools<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n
        4. Directions<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
        5. How to Make Cannabis Cookies Without an Oven<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n
        6. Tips for Cannabis Cookie Storage<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n
        7. Final Takeaway<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n


          Preparing Your Cannabis<\/h2>\r\n

          The first step to making <\/span>cannabis cookies<\/span> is preparing your cannabis for infusion. This includes picking a strain, <\/span>decarboxylating<\/span> your flower, and calculating your dosage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

          Best Strains for Cookies<\/h3>\r\n

          Deciding which strain to use can feel like an overwhelming process when it comes to making infused desserts and other foods. The best course of action as a newbie is to choose a strain that makes you feel good when you\u2019ve consumed it in other ways. If the flower you want to use is also new to you, make sure to first give your flower an old-fashioned try (either rolled or packed into the smoking apparatus of your choice).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

          If you have a little more experience with cannabis, focus more heavily on <\/span>terpene profiles<\/span><\/a> rather than strain type (<\/span>indica, sativa, or hybrid<\/span><\/a>) when shopping for the perfect strain for your cookies. While indica and sativa are quickly becoming outdated identifiers, terpenes are gaining attention for their role in a strain\u2019s flavor and bodily effects. If you\u2019re anxiety-prone, look for strains high in terpenes like <\/span>linalool<\/span><\/a>. If you\u2019re looking for a sleep aid, seek out strains with <\/span>myrcene<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

          Decarbing Process<\/h3>\r\n

          Decarboxylation<\/span> is a simple process that activates <\/span>cannabinoids<\/span><\/a> in cannabis flower and concentrates. Using heat, typically in an oven, you can transform the inactive <\/span>THCA<\/span><\/a> molecules into <\/span>THC<\/span>. With more time and\/or more heat, you can also convert it to the milder, sedating cannabinoid <\/span>CBN<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

          \"decarb<\/span><\/p>\r\n

          It\u2019s super important to <\/span>decarb<\/span> cannabis flower for <\/span>edibles<\/span> because it activates the compounds that you want to infuse, maximizes the infusion potential, and will cut down on your infusion time. Additionally, <\/span>decarbing<\/span> cannabis flower means that it can be used as is without the need for any other processes or tools, expanding your culinary possibilities.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

          To <\/span>decarb<\/span> your flower, <\/span>preheat<\/span> your oven to 240 F and bake your cannabis on a covered <\/span>baking sheet<\/span> for about 40 minutes. To preserve the terpenes, it is important to cover the <\/span>baking sheet<\/span> with tin foil and leave it covered until the sheet cools down completely. For tips and more information on this process, check out this <\/span>guide to <\/span>decarboxylation<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

          Dosing Calculation<\/h3>\r\n

          One important step in making great cannabis-infused<\/a> cookies is figuring out your dose. You can use a calculator, like <\/span>this one<\/span><\/a>. You can also use a home potency testing device, like <\/span>one of these<\/span><\/a>. Or you can do the math yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

          To do the math, you will first need to know your cannabis\u2019 <\/span>THC<\/span> or <\/span>CBD<\/span> percentage (this information is generally provided on <\/span>dispensary<\/span> packaging). If you\u2019re unsure, you can estimate. Medium-grade flower will usually have around 12%-16% <\/span>THC<\/span>, while premium flower will be more in the 17% to 30% range.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

          As an example, let\u2019s say your flower has 15% <\/span>THC<\/span>. Multiply 15 by 10 and you get 150. That means in every gram of flower, there are about 150 milligrams of <\/span>THC<\/span>. You most likely won\u2019t get the full 150 milligrams infused into the fat, but it gives you a good starting point.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

          \"3.50grams<\/p>\r\n

          Once you\u2019ve figured out that much, just multiply that number by the total grams you plan to use in your infusion and divide that by the number of servings in your final recipe. In the <\/span>cannabis cookie recipe<\/span> below, you\u2019ll make about 13 large cookies\u2014if you want to make 10-milligram cookies, you will only need 1 gram of flower. To make 100-milligram cookies, you will need 10 grams of flower.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

          One more note on dosing: If you don\u2019t know the <\/span>THC<\/span> content of your flower and you have less experience with <\/span>edibles<\/span>, estimate it to be on the higher end of the scale. You can always eat more as you go for a stronger high, but there\u2019s no going back if you eat too much.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

          How to Infuse Cookies With Cannabis<\/h2>\r\n

          Once you\u2019ve activated your cannabis via <\/span>decarboxylation<\/span> and measured out your desired dosage, it\u2019s time to infuse one of the recipe\u2019s ingredients. Infusing the butter is the most popular and effective method for packing your cookies with cannabinoids, but there is a variety of options to choose from.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

          Why Are Fats the Best for Cooking Cannabis Edibles?<\/h3>\r\n

          One reason to choose butter, or another fat like <\/span>coconut oil<\/span>, for your infusion base is that butter and cannabis are both hydrophobic. That means they repel water, but it also means that the two can combine and be emulsified together. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

          \"Seive<\/p>\r\n

          While there are multiple ways to infuse your cookies with cannabis, infusing the fat of your recipe should be your first choice. And for the best tasting ones, you should use European style, or cultured, butter. The fat content is high and the flavor is phenomenal. To make <\/a><\/span>cannabutter<\/span>, follow <\/span>this recipe<\/span>. Keep in mind that the <\/span>cannabutter<\/span> can take 3-4 hours to prepare, so you may want to get it ready the day before you make your cookies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

          For a dairy-free alternative, consider replacing the butter with vegetable shortening or vegan ghee. Whatever you choose, you want a replacement that is as structurally close to butter as possible. While the obvious benefit is that <\/span>THC<\/span><\/a> is fat-soluble and butter is high in fat, butter also plays an integral role in creating the most irresistibly <\/span>chewy<\/span> and delicious cookies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

          Additional Infusion Methods\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n

          Infused butter is ideal for this recipe, but you can also prepare the following infused ingredients. For stronger <\/span>edibles<\/span>, you can even prepare multiple infused ingredients\u2014just be mindful of <\/span>THC<\/span> content.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n