The Only Weed Cookie Recipe You Will Ever Need

Ever thought about making potent homemade edibles? The process can seem overwhelming at first, between figuring out cannabutter doses and making a mess along the way.

We’ve been down that road too many times. After testing dozens of cannabis cookie recipes, we’ve perfected a foolproof method that balances potency, flavor, and texture to absolute perfection. Don’t believe us? Try it out for yourself. It’s way easier than you think.

Ready to get cannabis cooking? This weed cookie recipe bakes mouthwateringly delicious treats while giving you complete control over your THC dosage—no more mystery potency or lackluster effects.

When you think of marijuana edibles, your mind often goes to brownies or cookies. The ladder has been a go-to for decades. Here’s why:

Versatility: Cookie dough is the perfect canvas for infusing cannabutter or cannabis-infused oil without messing up its texture.

Precise dosing: Unlike brownies or cakes, which you have to slice after baking, cookies are baked in individual servings, making dosage control much easier.

Flavor masking: The classic combination of butter, sugar, and chocolate chips perfectly masks the earthy taste of cannabis.

Easy storage: Cookies freeze beautifully and maintain potency for a couple of months when properly stored.

Making your own edibles means finding your proper dose. It’s crucial for an actually enjoyable experience. Any less or any more, and you’re not vibing exactly how you wanted to. Before diving into cannabis cooking, consider these essential dosage guidelines:

Start low, go slow: First-time edible users should start with 2-5mg THC per serving. More experienced consumers might aim for 10-15mg, while those with high tolerance might prefer 20-30mg.

Calculate your potency: If using dispensary-bought cannabutter with labeled THC content, you can precisely calculate dosage. For homemade infused butter, a little research and experimentation will do the trick. Be sure to see our easy cannabutter recipe here.

Test a small amount: When trying a new batch, eat half a cookie and wait 1-2 hours before trying more. Remember that it takes about 1-2 hours for the effects of edibles to fully kick in, with effects lasting around 4-8 hours (much longer than smoking).

Many amateur cannabis chefs (myself included) run into weedy cookies from time to time. Here are some preventative tips to avoid that:

Water cures your flower: Hear me out. Soak decarbed cannabis in distilled water for several days (changing water daily) before making cannabutter to remove chlorophyll and plant matter that create bitterness.

Use flavor-masking ingredients: Dark chocolate, coffee, peanut butter, and strong spices like cinnamon all help cover the cannabis taste.

Citrus boost: Add 1 teaspoon of lemon or orange zest to your cookie dough—citrus complements and masks cannabis flavors.

Try different strains: Some cannabis varieties naturally have sweeter, fruitier terpene profiles that blend better with desserts.

Consider concentrates: Using cannabis concentrates instead of flower can have a much cleaner taste, since there isn’t bitter plant material

This delicious recipe yields about 24 cookies with a potency that’s easily adjustable based on your cannabutter strength.

For the cannabutter (try to prepare it in advance—more in-depth cannabutter recipe here):

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 7-10g decarbed flower (cannabis flower that’s been heated to activate THC)
• 1/4 cup water

For the cookies:

• 1/2 cup cannabutter, softened (for lighter potency, use 1/4 cup cannabutter + 1/4 cup regular butter)
• 1/2 cup regular butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (12oz package)
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Step 1: Prepare Your Cannabutter (if not using pre-made)

1. Grind your decarbed flower to a medium consistency.
2. Melt butter and add water to a saucepan over medium heat.
3. Once melted, add ground cannabis and reduce heat to low.
4. Simmer gently for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally. The mixture should never boil.
5. Strain through cheesecloth to remove plant matter.
6. Refrigerate the infused butter in an airtight container until solid, then drain any excess water.

Step 2: Make Cookie Dough

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the cannabutter, regular butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
6. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using. Avoid overmixing.

Step 3: Bake

1. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
2. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
3. Let cookies cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
5. For an elevated twist, try our salted caramel pretzel variation: Press a pretzel into each dough ball before baking, then drizzle cooled cookies with melted caramel and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

We can’t leave our vegan and gluten-free users out of the mix. For a plant-based and gluten-free alternative:

Cannabutter alternative: Swap cannabutter with cannabis-infused coconut oil. The high fat content in coconut oil binds with THC just like butter.

Egg replacement: Use 2 tablespoons of applesauce or a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water, let sit for 15 minutes) for each egg.

Flour swap: Replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend. Add 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum if your blend doesn’t already contain it.

Check your chocolate: Ensure your chocolate chips are dairy-free for truly vegan cookies.

The texture may be slightly different, but these alternatives still create delicious cannabis cookies with the same potency as the original recipe.

How long do weed cookies last?

Weed cookies can stay fresh and potent if stored properly:

• 5-7 days at room temperature
• 2 weeks in the refrigerator
• 2-3 months in the freezer

The THC potency is pretty stable during this timeframe, but the texture and flavor might change a bit. For the best taste and experience, try to eat them within the first week after baking.

How long do weed cookies take to kick in?

Most people feel the effects of edibles like weed cookies within 30-90 minutes after eating. That said, it’s different from person to person, and the potency of your cannabis butter. Some factors include:

• Individual metabolism
• Whether you’ve eaten other food
• Your cannabis tolerance
• The specific cannabinoid profile of your infused butter

You’ll feel the peak effects around 2-3 hours, with total effects lasting anywhere from 4-8 hours. Be sure to wait at least 1-2 hours after eating an edible before deciding you need more. It could just be a slow mover that eventually hits hard after a few hours.

Can you freeze weed cookies?

Absolutely! Cannabis cookies freeze very well. The best part? It doesn’t degrade its THC potency, and can actually help preserve it.

1. Ensure cookies are completely cool before freezing
2. Place in a single layer with parchment between layers
3. Use an airtight container or freezer bag
4. Label with the date and potency information
5. Thaw at room temperature when ready to eat

Remember that frozen cookies will remain potent for about 3 months, but their texture will change over time.

Making edibles can be an incredibly rewarding process. But one that takes time, patience, trial, and error. Your best bet? Get to the kitchen and start. This weed cookie recipe is super easy—but don’t be bummed out if it misses the mark. Just get back to square one and try again with another recipe, perhaps our cannabis-infused ice cream cookies.

Happy baking!