Weed Edibles

The general public’s stance on marijuana has changed dramatically in recent years, with more and more people being supportive of its legalization. One result is that we're able to find out exactly how edibles work as a delivery system for consuming weed - which continues evolving every day. When it comes to making weed edibles, there is no shortage of recipes. From cupcakes and brownies for the sweet tooths inviggled in your life-to Thanksgiving treats that will have everyone coming back again next year -you can find all sorts on this topic! However knowing how does require some knowledge about cooking as well marijuana; but don't worry because we got everything covered here.

First Things First

There are 400 different chemical compounds found in marijuana, but without heating or burning it raw weed is actually non-psychoactive and full of THC-A. So to prepare your cannabis for edibles you must do a process called 'Decarboxylation' or known in the community as simply 'Decarb'. check out our 'How to Prepare your weed for Edibles' page.

Cannabis Edible Recipes

So now you you have some freshly made cannabutter from your decarboxylated cannabis, its time to throw it into some recipes. We have listed our top 3 favourite recipes to cook cannabis edibles with. It can take up to four hours for the high from marijuana edibles to reach it height. It's important to not consume more until at least this high has reached its peak.

Smoking Skunks Special Canna-Brownies

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Ingredients

    • 150 grams cannabutter
    • 250 grams granulated sugar
    • 170 grams cocoa powder
    • 1/4 rounded teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 large cold eggs
    • 65 grams all-purpose flour
    • 75 grams chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the cannabutter until it becomes a liquid.
  3. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and kosher salt. Mix them together until well combined.
  4. Pour the melted cannabutter into the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  5. Add the vanilla extract to the mixture and stir.
  6. Break the cold eggs into the bowl and mix until the eggs are fully incorporated.
  7. Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture. Stir until there are no lumps of flour remaining.
  8. If you're using chopped walnuts or pecans, fold them into the batter.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for a while before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Once cooled, cut the brownies into squares and serve.

Cannabis Cookies

cannabis cookies and cannabis leaves put on fabric

Ingredients

for 12 cookies

    • 100g granulated sugar
    • 165g brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 120g melted cannabutter
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 155g cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 120ml milk or 110g semi-sweet chocolate chunks
    • 120g dark chocolate chunk

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
  3. Add the melted cannabutter to the sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. If using milk, add it to the dough and stir until incorporated. If using semi-sweet chocolate chunks, fold them into the dough.
  8. Finally, fold in the dark chocolate chunks until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  9. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie for spreading.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are slightly soft.
  11. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cannabis Cupcakes

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Ingredients

    • 1 cup plain / all purpose flour
    • 1/4 tsp baking powder
    • 1/8 tsp salt
    • 2 large eggs
    • 3/4 cup caster sugar
    • 60g cannabutter , cut into 1.5cm cubes
    • 1/2 cup milk , full fat
    • 2 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 1/2 tsp vegetable or canola oil

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, sift together the plain flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and caster sugar together until well combined and slightly thickened.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the cannabutter until it becomes a liquid.
  5. Slowly pour the melted cannabutter into the egg and sugar mixture, while continuously whisking to incorporate it smoothly.
  6. Add the milk and vanilla extract to the mixture, and whisk until well combined.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt) to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined, ensuring not to overmix. A few lumps are okay.
  8. Finally, add the vegetable or canola oil and gently stir it into the batter until incorporated.
  9. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  11. Once baked, remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the cupcake tin for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, you can frost them with your preferred frosting or enjoy them as is.