How To Make And Bake Weed Brownies (Yep, We Went There)

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GreatistHow to Make Weed Brownies: A Guide

Medically reviewed by Adrienne Seitz, MS, RD, LDN, Nutrition — Written by Rebecca Firkser — Updated on October 15, 2024

How much weed?
Important tips
Recipe
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Learn how to make weed brownies. Follow our simple guide to control your cannabis dosage and enjoy tasty edibles. Patience is key.

The “special brownie” needs less introduction than most baked goods, but you’ll find no sloppily constructed, slightly burnt bars here.

For those who don’t live near a dispensary (or a group of friendly college kids), here’s a low-key way to get your hands on safe, tasty edibles: Go homemade.

How much weed?

Not only will they taste better, but when you DIY, you’re also fully in charge of how much bud actually ends up in the brownies. This recipe calls for a full 1/8 ounce of cannabis, yet the process still works if you decide to use less.

BTW, if you go by this spice conversions chart, 1/8 ounce of parsley (the closest cannabis comparison we could find), is equal to about 3 tablespoons. So, roughly 3 tablespoons of weed is about what you need. You’re welcome.

We made the full batch of the cannabutter recipe below, used our preferred amount in the brownies, and stored the excess in the fridge in a clearly marked container (emphasis on “clearly marked”).

Must-know tips

Before you dump the contents of your grinder into a box of Duncan Hines Double Fudge, hang on a sec. To draw out cannabis’s full potential in edibles, it must be decarboxylated.

Decarba-what? Decarboxylation is basically a fancy way of saying that the herb needs to be heated to fully activate it to its psychoactive form. Think: A joint won’t get anyone high unless it’s lit on fire.

This recipe makes 16 potent brownies. While they’re delicious, we don’t recommend you eat more than one at a time. If you’re new to all this, eat a small one. And be patient. It could take up to 90 minutes for the brownie to digest and the high to hit you.

Also, different strains of marijuana have varying levels of THC, so they can impact each person differently.Brunt TM, et al. (2014). Therapeutic satisfaction and subjective effects of different strains of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis. DOI: 10.1097/JCP.0000000000000129 That, combined with how long it takes for the effects to kick in, and it’s easy to take more than intended.

We don’t mean to kill your buzz, but some adverse side effects of ingesting too much THC include motor impairment, extreme sedation, agitation, anxiety, cardiac stress, vomiting and, in rare cases, psychosis.

In fact, edibles are responsible for the majority of doctor visits related to cannabis intoxication.Barrus DG, et al. (2017). Tasty THC: Promises and challenges of cannabis edibles. DOI: 10.3768/rtipress.2016.op.0035.1611 You don’t want to be that guy (or girl, or unicorn, or whatever). So please, only eat a little 👏at 👏 a 👏time.

Special brownies recipe

Recipe by Rebecca Firkser

Makes 16 servings

Ingredients

1/8 ounce finely ground cannabis trim
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
4 ounces unsweetened, quality chocolate
1 3/4 cups coconut sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
3 mint leaves, minced (optional)

Pro tip: If you’re not keen on the classic flavor and scent of weed, add finely minced mint leaves to the batter; it will offset the cannabis flavor.

Directions

Preheat oven to 240°F (115°C). Spread cannabis evenly on a baking sheet. Bake 50 minutes (if using less cannabis, check oven after 35 to 40 minutes). Remove from oven and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add decarboxylated (oven-baked) cannabis and lower heat to a simmer. Cook for 45 minutes, then remove from heat.
Strain cannabutter through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a small glass measuring cup or bowl. Discard strained cannabis solids or save for cannabis tea.
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9-by-13 inch glass baking pan with cooking spray.
Place chocolate in a large glass mixing bowl and melt in the microwave or over a saucepan of boiling water.
Add cannabutter to melted chocolate and mix until combined, then mix in coconut sugar, salt, and vanilla.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
Mix in flour, and walnut and/or mint, if using.
Pour batter into prepared baking pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly, then cut into 16 pieces. Store leftovers — clearly marked if there are others using your kitchen — in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for several months.

Bottom line

Weed brownies are fun to make, delicious in the moment, and enjoyable for hours after. What’s not to love?

Just remember, people: A little goes a long way. Especially if you’re a newbie to the culinary cannabis scene, be sure to pace yourself. Eat one square at a time and give it a few hours to kick in before you go back for seconds.

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Barrus DG, et al. (2017). Tasty THC: Promises and challenges of cannabis edibles. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3768%2Frtipress.2016.op.0035.1611
Brunt TM, et al. (2014). Therapeutic satisfaction and subjective effects of different strains of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/JCP.0000000000000129

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Medically reviewed by Adrienne Seitz, MS, RD, LDN, Nutrition — Written by Rebecca Firkser — Updated on October 15, 2024

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