Cannabis-infused chocolate chip cookies are a delicious way to enjoy the benefits of cannabis. This recipe provides detailed instructions and ingredients needed to make these treats at home. Remember to start with a small amount to gauge the potency and effects.
Ingredients
•1 cup (2 sticks) cannabutter, softened (see the cannabutter recipe below)
•1 cup granulated sugar
•1 cup packed brown sugar
•2 large eggs
•2 teaspoons vanilla extract
•3 cups all-purpose flour
•1 teaspoon baking soda
•1/2 teaspoon baking powder
•1 teaspoon salt
•2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Equipment
•Baking sheets
•Parchment paper
•Mixing bowls
•Electric mixer (optional)
•Whisk
•Measuring cups and spoons
•Spatula
•Cooling rack
Cannabutter Preparation
If you don’t already have cannabutter, you can make it using the following ingredients and steps:
Cannabutter Ingredients
•1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
•1 cup (7-10 grams) decarboxylated cannabis
Cannabutter Process
1.Decarboxylate the cannabis: Preheat your oven to 245°F (120°C). Break up the cannabis into small pieces and spread it on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes, shaking the tray every 10 minutes. Let it cool.
2.Grind the decarboxylated cannabis: Use a grinder to break down the cooled cannabis into a coarse powder.
3.Melt the butter: In a double boiler or saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
4.Infuse the cannabis: Add the ground cannabis to the melted butter. Maintain a low heat (160-180°F or 70-80°C) for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
5.Strain the mixture: Using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the butter into a container to remove the plant material. Let it cool and solidify.
Cookie Preparation
1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2.Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened cannabutter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
3.Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4.Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the chocolate chips.
5.Scoop the dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6.Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft. The cookies will continue to bake on the hot baking sheets after being removed from the oven.
7.Cool the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Tips for Success
•Potency Control: The potency of your cookies will depend on the strength of your cannabutter. It’s important to test the cannabutter’s potency by trying a small amount before baking. Adjust the amount of cannabutter used in the recipe accordingly.
•Even Mixing: Ensure that the cannabutter is evenly mixed into the dough to ensure consistent dosing in each cookie.
•Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
Dosage and Usage
Cannabis edibles can take 30 minutes to 2 hours to take effect, so start with one cookie and wait to gauge the effects before consuming more. The experience can last several hours, so consume responsibly.
By following this recipe, you can create delicious cannabis-infused chocolate chip cookies at home. Enjoy these treats responsibly and be mindful of the dosage to ensure a pleasant experience.
