How to Make Cannabis Brownies- A Step-By-Step Guide

Cannabis brownies need no introduction, as they’re the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of baking with cannabis. Pot brownie recipes require no fancy ingredients, and trying them at home is a fun way to experiment with cannabis in the kitchen. 

These fudgy and chewy treats are not only delicious but also give you fully in charge of how much bud goes into your homemade pot brownie recipe. 

Infusing butter or oil is the primary step to making homemade edibles, which is an art in and of itself. 

If you are looking for an easy recipe to make cannabis brownies, read on to learn how to make cannabis brownies with cannabutter. 

How to make cannabis brownies from scratch: Step-by-step recipe

Cannabis brownies are easy to make, taste great, and can be stored for a few days when stored properly. Follow this beginner-friendly recipe to make a cannabis brownie with cannabutter.

Ingredients:

• 1/8 ounce finely ground cannabis trim
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter
• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 1 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 
• 2/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts 

Equipment

• Baking pan
• 1 microwave-safe bowl
• 1 mixing bowl

Step 1: 

Decarb weed flower and making cannabutter

Directions:

• Decarbing weed is vital when learning how to make edibles at home. To decarb weed, preheat your oven to 240°F and spread your weed buds on a baking pan lined with aluminum foil. 
• Bake it for 50 to 60 minutes and stir occasionally to make sure it is heated evenly. 
• Remove from the oven and let it cool at room temperature. 
• Melt unsalted butter over low heat in a saucepan and add decarbed weed. Let the mixture simmer for about 45 minutes. 
• Remove the cannabis-infused butter from the heat and strain it through a cheesecloth into a bowl.

Step 2: Making weed brownies

Directions:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F or 175°C. Grease a baking pan and set it aside.
• Melt the chocolate in the microwave for 2 to 5 minutes. Alternatively, fill a saucepan with 2 inches of water, bring it to a boil, and place a heat-safe bowl containing chocolate pieces on top of the saucepan.
• In a large bowl, mix together melted chocolate and cannabutter.
• Once the mixture blends well, add wet ingredients and mix until combined: eggs and vanilla extract.
• Now, slowly add dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Mix them until fully incorporated.
• Add chopped nuts.
• Pour batter into a greased baking pan and spread it evenly on all sides with a spatula.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the sides start to pull away from the baking pan slightly.
• Let it cool, and cut it into 16 pieces. 

FAQs

How to pick the flower for making homemade cannabis brownies?

DIY edible recipes call for cannabutter or cannabis-infused oil. To make weed brownies, you need to infuse unsalted butter with THC using weed buds that you can buy online or from your local dispensary. 

Picking an Indica vs. Sativa strain can make a huge impact on your homemade brownies. You must also consider where and when you will eat these homemade brownies. 

If you are taking your pot brownies to a party, consider something that work improves mood and works great for socializing. 

If you want to consume it after dinner, try a relaxing strain to end the day feeling relaxed. 

How much weed is in the brownie? 

Baked edible dosing depends on factors such as the potency of the cannabis, your tolerance, and the desired effect. If you want to go low, add 1/8 ounce of raw cannabis to make cannabutter.

How many weed brownies should you eat?

If you are a newbie, start with 5mg of THC per gummy or even 2.5 mg. 

Dosage control is complex in pot brownies compared to homemade cannabis gummies, as it is challenging to ensure that THC is evenly distributed in each piece of brownie. 

If you are wondering how much THC is in each pot brownie, divide 30 by the total number of brownies you cut. 

For instance, if you cut them into 12 pieces, that’s 2.5 milligrams THC per piece—which is great for beginners. 

How to store your brownies properly?

Store your weed brownies in a clearly labeled, airtight jar. Avoid refrigerating them, as it can make them dense and hard. If you prefer to refrigerate them for a longer shelf life, make sure they’re fully cooled and tightly wrapped. Allow them to cool completely to enhance their fudginess.

How long can I store these brownies?

The shelf life of homemade weed brownies is up to 3 days at room temperature. You can store them in the refrigerator for up to a week and in the freezer for a few months.

What are the effects of eating weed brownies?

The effects of weed brownies depend on the strain you choose to make your DIY edibles. They can make you feel euphoric, relaxed, energized, and pain-free. The effects of pot brownies take from 2 to 4 hours to kick in and can last many hours.

When it comes to weed edibles, a little goes a long way especially if you are new to cannabis. Eat one square of brownie and give it a few hours to kick in before taking more.

Which is better, weed brownies or weed gummies?

Weed brownies are fun to make and enjoyable to eat but are not easier to dose accurately compared to weed gummies. 

Moreover, weed brownies are more perishable than DIY weed gummies. So, cannabis gummies are better than pot brownies for those who want to know how much THC they are taking.

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