This cannabis cookie recipe does double duty—sugar cookie or chocolate chip—depending on your mood (and what’s in your pantry). It’s built for flexibility. Add sprinkles, fold in chips, dip them in chocolate—this base handles it all without breaking a sweat. 

But before you preheat anything, let’s talk butter. Infused butter brings the THC. That also means it brings the math. Your potency per cookie depends entirely on the strength of your cannabutter and how many cookies you make. Take a sec to dose it right. Guesswork and edibles don’t mix. 

This recipe’s great for beginners, perfect for seasoned bakers, and ready for whatever variation you want to throw at it. It’s cannabis baking stripped to the essentials—flavor-first, easy to follow, and ready to elevate snack time. 

Need a quick butter refresher before you bake? We’ve got that too. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup cannabis-infused butter, softened 

• 1 cup granulated sugar (or 1/2 cup brown sugar + 1/2 cup granulated sugar for chocolate chip variation) 

• 1 large egg 

• 1 tsp vanilla extract 

• 2 cups all-purpose flour 

• 1/2 tsp baking soda 

• 1/4 tsp salt 

Optional Add-Ins:  

• For sugar cookies: Sprinkles or coarse sugar for decorating. 

• For chocolate chip cookies: 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips. 

Instructions: 

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the cannabis butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  • (For chocolate chip cookies, use the brown sugar and granulated sugar mix.) 

3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. 

4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms. 

5. Customize Your Dough: • For Sugar Cookies: Leave the dough plain or chill for 15 minutes before rolling it into balls. Optionally, roll in sprinkles or coarse sugar for extra flair.   • For Chocolate Chip Cookies: Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.

6. Shape and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly for sugar cookies or leave as-is for thicker cookies. 

7. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. 

8. Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. 

Baking great cannabis cookies isn’t hard—but a few smart moves can take them from decent to perfect. 

Dosing comes first 

Always calculate your potency before you bake. Start with the strength of your cannabutter (mg of THC per cup), then divide by how many cookies you’re making. That number is your per-cookie dose. If you’re not sure how strong your butter is, consider starting with a lower estimate and labeling your batch accordingly. Better safe than spaced out. 

Storage matters 

Keep your cookies in an airtight container in a cool, dark spot—think pantry, not fridge. They’ll stay fresh and flavorful for up to a week. Want to stretch it out longer? Freeze them. Just make sure you label them clearly—no accidental edible surprises. 

Feeling creative? 

This dough loves to riff. Try folding in chopped nuts, dried cherries, or a pinch of cinnamon for a warm twist. Want to level up your sugar cookies? Dip them in melted chocolate once cooled and let them set. Fancy without the fuss. 

Wrapping Things Up 

And there you have it, one base recipe, two cookie classics, and plenty of space to mess around in the middle. Whether you’re team sugar or team chocolate chip, this dough shows up—no overthinking required. 

Customize it. Tweak it. Make it weird (in a good way). Just keep one thing consistent: your dose. Potent edibles start with potent butter, and knowing your numbers makes for a way better time. Share smart, store them right, and maybe don’t leave them next to the regular snacks. 

Need more infused recipes? We’ve got you covered. Check out our cannabis recipes collection. 

Cookies this good don’t last long. Might want to make a double batch. 

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