Cannabis edibles are often delicious and effective but, in some cases, expensive. Those who lack the cash to regularly buy delicious THC gummies and cannabis drinks may want to attempt making them at home. Anyone unfamiliar with baking may be apprehensive about folding their bud into a batch of weed brownies. Never fear, this guide has tips for every level.

The infused drink Bhang comes from India, the Thai stick comes from the country’s Northern tribes, and cannabis brownies may be traced back to Morocco. In America, the first reference to infused chocolate-y baked goods comes from The Alice B. Toklas Cook Book. The book featured recipes that the artist’s partner Gertrude Stein would eat with her famous literary friends.

People were enticed to the Haschish Brownies, a recipe that found its way to Toklas via painter and writer Brion Gysin. The Canadian lived in Morocco at the time, where hash is a cultural staple. Since then, a cascade of brownie recipes has been made readily available thanks to the internet.

There are fudgy brownies and cakey brownies, marbled and flavored ones. How they turn out relies on the recipe. Those who plan to make pot brownies should lock down a favorite recipe before infusing butter. Then it is time to learn how to make weed brownies.

How to make cannabis-infused butter (or oil)

Infusing butter is not hard with the right ingredients and gear. The first step to making weed butter or oil is to decarboxylate it. Before starting, be aware that the whole process smells dank. Those who want to keep the cannabis they are baking a secret from roommates or neighbors might want to take the project to a friend’s kitchen.

Making weed butter

Check these basic directions to make cannabis-infused butter or oil.

Ingredients:

• Butter or oil
• Ground cannabis flower
• Water

Gear:

• Baking pan
• Saucepan
• Measuring cup
• Spoon or stirring spatula
• Cheesecloth
• Storage container

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 220°F.
2. Spread ground cannabis evenly over the baking sheet and place in a preheated oven for 45 minutes.
3. Let the herb cool for 30 minutes.
4. Add butter, water, and decarbed weed to a saucepan and cook on very low heat for four hours. (This step is made easier with a slow cooker)
5. Line a bowl or container with a cheesecloth
6. Pour the butter mixture into the bowl, and squeeze the herb in the cheesecloth until all of the butter is squished into the container.
7. Store butter in the fridge in an airtight container for two to three weeks.

How to make weed brownies

Beginner bakers may opt to use a brownie mix, but those hoping to make their own should decide what kind of treat they want before selecting their recipe. For example, do you desire extra fudgy brownies? Then do not overmix the flour into the wet ingredients. The gluten proteins bond when they hit liquid, starting a process that will change the final texture of the bake.

There are many brownie recipes in the world. Here is one that can make for some delicious, fudgy treats.

Weed Brownie Recipe

This recipe is adapted from Baran Bakery’s Fudgy Brownies, but with weed.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup cannabis butter
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
• 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder spooned and leveled
• 3 large eggs at room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
• 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Gear

• Large mixing bowl
• Medium heat-proof bowl
• Whisk
• Rubber spatula
• 8-inch square baking pan

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F/163°C.
2. Line an 8×8” baking pan with butter and parchment paper.
3. Microwave butter and chocolate in a medium, heat-proof bowl for one minute. Remove and stir until all is melted and incorporated.
4. Meanwhile, whisk sugars, cocoa powder, vanilla, and eggs intensely until completely smooth. It will take about two to three minutes.
5. Stir in melted chocolate and infused weed butter and whisk your heart out. This is the time to incorporate ingredients before flour is introduced.
6. Add flour and salt, and mix just until combined. Be wise not to overmix unless you desire less fudgy, more cakey brownies.
7. Pour brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Place a toothpick into the center, if it comes out clean, the brownies are done.
8. Let these brownies cool for 30 to 60 minutes before cutting.
9. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for three to four days.

Flour, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and more lend to this delicious recipe that, with a little weed, takes on a whole new level. Making weed brownies is a right of passage for a baby stoner as this was a method that old school hippies solidified as one of the first American edibles.

Weed Brownies FAQ

Get answers to these frequently asked questions about cannabis-infused brownies.

Do weed brownies taste good?

Brownies infused with cannabis can taste delicious with the right ingredients. Those who do not like the taste of weed can add mint and other ingredients that may mask the dank flavor.

How do I infuse brownies with cannabis?

Use infused butter or oil in any traditional recipe to make weed brownies.

When do weed brownies lose potency?

Weed brownies can stay good about four days at room temperature and five in the fridge. Some freeze these treats, but freezing and refrigeration are known to dry out baked goods.

Baking infused brownies is for everyone

Love edibles? Try making them at home. Once people learn the decarboxylation and butter infusion process all that is left is a simple bake. Weed brownies are historic, and pay homage to the cannabis bakers that came before with a homemade batch.