Written by Brandon Topp

Cooking with cannabis is a fun and tasty way to enjoy this amazing plant’s intoxicating effects without smoking.

Whether you're making cannabis edibles for the first time or looking for new recipes to add to your cookbook, cooking cannabis-infused foods can open up a world of flavor and experience.

This guide will break down the keys to success when making cannabis edibles — from cooking on low heat to dosing for your desired effects, cread on to find a wealth of helpful tips and breakdowns.

Check out Mood's extensive selection of cannabis edibles today.

Table of Contents

• Understanding Cannabutter

• How to Make Cannabutter

• How to Use Cannabutter in Your Favorite Recipes

  • Cannabis-Infused Brownies

  • Cannabis-Infused Cookies

  • Cannabis-Infused Rice Crispy Treats

  • Cannabis-Infused Fruity Cereal Bars

  • Cannabis-Infused Chocolate Crunch Bars

• FAQs About Eating Edibles

• Start Cooking with Mood’s Best Edibles

Understanding Cannabutter

When making edibles, cannabis-infused oil or butter can help ensure THC is evenly distributed in your food.

Cannabis oil and butter also activate the pot, allowing you to enjoy the plant's psychotropic effects and actually measure them according to serving.

Butter is one of the best mediums for infusion because cannabinoids bind well with fats, which makes them more bioavailable, leading to the groovy vibes they produce.

Mastering cannabutter recipes can also help you avoid common mistakes and create potent homemade treats with precise dosage control. To skip all of that, you can order fantastic edibles straight from proven manufacturers like Mood.

How to Make Cannabutter

Making cannabutter is an easy way to make edibles at home, especially baked goods.

Just follow these steps:

Ingredients

• Unsalted butter – As the base for your infused oil, unsalted butter will pull out cannabinoid effects without altering the final flavor.

• Water – In addition to preventing burning, water can help keep the butter cool enough to cook for longer periods and create more potent products.

• Cannabis flower – Choose from various strains to control the intoxicating effects.

Instructions

1. Activate the cannabis by pre-heating your oven to 220°F. Spread ground weed on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes to activate the THC.

2. Melt butter in a saucepan with a cup of water.

3. Infuse the Cannabis: Stir in the activated weed and let it simmer on low for 2-3 hours. Avoid boiling, which can burn cannabinoids.

4. Strain & Store: Remove plant material using cheesecloth. Pour the infused oil into a sealed container and store it in the fridge until ready to use.

For a detailed guide, check out Mood’s step-by-step THC butter tutorial.

How to Use Cannabutter in Your Favorite Recipes

Once you've mastered making edibles, it’s time to experiment!

Whether you're preparing dessert, a fun new recipe, or a dinner infused with THC, here are a few cannabis recipes to try.

Cannabis-Infused Brownies

Brownies are a staple in every weed cookbook. Replace regular butter with cannabutter for a potent, fudgy treat that pairs well with wine or coffee.

Craving something sweet? Try Andy's THC Brownie Bites for a rich, chocolatey dessert that's ready to eat.

Cannabis-Infused Cookies

Nothing beats fresh-baked cookies, and adding cannabis-infused butter makes them even better.

Looking for something sweet? Order yourself some of Andy's THC Chocolate Chip Cookies, available from $7 and up based on potency on Mood.com.

Cannabis-Infused Rice Crispy Treats

If you want an easy way to make your own edibles, try rice crispy treats. You can make your own or grab a pre-made wonder from our online shop featuring a mix of potent cannabinoids and delicious ingredients.

No time to bake? Pick up Andy's THC Marshmallow Treat for a nostalgic edible packed with flavor.

Cannabis-Infused Fruity Cereal Bars

A dessert with a pop of color, fruity cereal bars make a great option when you want something fun. For when you're too lazy to make something new at home, this fruity crunch bar is available at Andy's Bakery.

Looking for something a bit more fruity and flavorful? Grab Andy's THC Fruity Crisp for a fruity, chewy treat.

Cannabis-Infused Chocolate Crunch Bars

For a potent chocolate fix, check out this absolute delight from Andy's Bakery. Featuring chunky, chocolatey, crunchy bites, it comes in a range of potencies for a great time.

Skip the prep and enjoy Andy's THC Chocolate Crunch – a rich, decadent edible with a satisfying crunch.

FAQs About Eating Edibles

Q: How should I store cannabutter?

Store it in a sealed container in the fridge for as long as a couple weeks to expand its shelf life.

Q: How do I determine the right dosage when making edibles?

Dosing edibles isn't an exact science, or it is but it's hard to exact as an at-home baker.

Start with small amounts and try to avoid any recipe that requires a lot of butter.

Q: When I'm making edibles, is it okay if I use coconut oil instead of butter?

Yes! Coconut oil is another fat-soluble option for making cannabis-infused oil.

Whether your recipe calls for chewy or crispy, swapping in weed butter is a fun way to elevate your favorite treats. Oil can be better for savory dishes. Avoid recipes that fail to feature either.

Q: What’s the difference between smoking and eating edibles?

Eating edibles gets you high for longer.

Despite edibles having longer-lasting effects, smoking is preferred for when you want a faster onset, and for the communal experience of passing a joint.

Start Cooking with Mood’s Best Edibles

Not ready to make your own edibles? Andy’s Bakery edibles offer pre-dosed, potent cannabis products perfect for any occasion.

Whether you're looking for a new recipe idea or a dessert to enjoy after dinner, you’ll find a delicious selection online.

For more cannabis products and insights, check out the Mood Blog today.