Weed Cookies: A Chocolate Chip Recipe, a Vegan Version and How Long the High Lasts

To make weed cookies, you swap regular butter for cannabutter in a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe and bake at 180 °C (350 °F) for 10-12 minutes. Below you'll find the full recipe, a vegan version, how to store them and how long a weed cookie high lasts:

Weed Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup cannabutter (butter infused with cannabis)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips (dark or milk, your call)
• Optional: chopped walnuts, raisins or any other mix-ins you like

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the cannabutter, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each one. Add the vanilla extract and mix again.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter-and-sugar mixture, beating on low speed until the dough comes together evenly.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips (and any optional mix-ins) so they're spread evenly through the dough.
7. Roll the dough into small, walnut-size balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving enough room between them to spread as they bake.
8. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still a little soft.
9. Pull the cookies out of the oven and let them cool on the sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Done! Your weed cookies are ready to enjoy.

Heads up: dosing matters with any cannabis edible, cookies included. Start with a small piece and wait at least two hours before deciding whether you want more, since edibles can take that long to kick in. Enjoy your weed cookies responsibly and keep the possible effects in mind.

How do you make vegan weed cookies?

Vegan Weed Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegan butter (coconut butter, vegan margarine or coconut oil all work)
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup plant-based milk (almond, soy or oat)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips (double-check they're dairy-free)
• 1/4 cup finely ground cannabis leaves, decarbed beforehand

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
2. In a large bowl, mix the vegan butter and brown sugar until well combined and smooth.
3. Add the plant milk and vanilla extract and stir until incorporated.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until you have a uniform dough.
6. Fold in the vegan chocolate chips and the ground cannabis leaves so they're evenly distributed.
7. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving enough space between them.
8. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still slightly soft.
9. Take the cookies out of the oven and let them cool on the sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Done! Your vegan weed cookies are ready to enjoy.

How do you store weed cookies?

Storing weed cookies the right way keeps them fresh, tasty and potent. Here are a few tips:

1. Cool them first: Let your weed cookies cool completely before you put them away. That keeps moisture from building up in the container and turning them soggy.
2. Airtight container: Store the cookies in an airtight container. Keeping air and moisture out protects their quality and slows down spoilage.
3. Zip-top bag: No airtight container? A zip-top bag works too. Just squeeze out all the air before sealing it.
4. Parchment paper: You can also wrap each cookie in parchment paper before it goes into the container or bag. That stops them from sticking together and helps them stay fresh.
5. Fridge storage: If you live somewhere hot or humid, consider keeping your weed cookies in the fridge. Make sure they're well sealed so they don't soak up smells from other food.
6. Labeling: If your weed cookies look like regular cookies, label the container or bag clearly so nobody eats one by accident.
7. Keep them in the dark: Store the cookies somewhere cool and dark, since light and heat break down cannabinoids.
8. Keep them separate: If you're storing different batches (with and without weed), keep the cannabis cookies apart from the others to avoid mix-ups and accidental dosing.
9. Dosing and responsible use: If you're storing a big batch, keep dosing and responsible use in mind. And make sure they're out of reach of kids and pets.
10. Date them: Write the bake date on the container or bag so you can keep track of freshness. Stored properly, the cookies usually keep for several weeks.

How long does a weed cookie high last?

How long a weed cookie high lasts (or any edible high, really) varies a lot depending on the dose, your sensitivity, metabolism and tolerance, how much and what you ate beforehand, and other personal factors. In general, eating weed in a cookie gives you a longer high than smoking or vaping it, because of the way your body processes it.

On average, weed cookies start kicking in anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours after you eat them, and in some cases it can take up to 3 hours. Once the effects show up, they can last 4 to 8 hours, sometimes longer. Keep in mind the high can feel stronger and longer than smoking or vaping, because your liver processes the cannabinoids you swallow.

Since a weed cookie high can stick around for a long time, dose carefully and be patient before going back for more. Overdoing it can lead to unpleasant effects like heavy drowsiness, dizziness or anxiety.