Cannabis Brownies

Cannabis brownies are the most iconic edible for a reason — rich chocolate masks any cannabis taste, the recipe is forgiving, and cannabutter works as a direct substitute for regular butter. This is one of the best starter recipes for anyone new to cannabis cooking.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) cannabutter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar (or cannabis sugar for extra potency)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Method

1. 01

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)

   Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease with regular (non-infused) butter.

2. 02

   Melt cannabutter and combine with sugar

   In a medium bowl, stir melted cannabutter and sugar until combined. The mixture should be smooth.

3. 03

   Beat in eggs and vanilla

   Add eggs one at a time, stirring well after each. Add vanilla and mix until smooth.

4. 04

   Add dry ingredients

   Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold gently until just combined — don't overmix or the brownies will be tough.

5. 05

   Pour into prepared pan

   Spread batter evenly. Use a spatula to smooth the top. The batter should be about 1 inch thick.

6. 06

   Bake for 25–30 minutes

   Brownies are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter). Underbaking slightly gives you fudgier brownies.

7. 07

   Cool completely before cutting

   Let cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes. Cut into 12–16 equal pieces for consistent dosing.

Dosage Tips

• For lower doses: Mix cannabutter 50/50 with regular butter. Half cannabutter, half regular = half the potency per brownie.
• Cut precisely: Use a ruler and sharp knife to cut equal portions. Uneven pieces mean uneven dosing.
• Label your batch: Write the estimated mg per piece on the storage container. Include date and strain if known.

Storage

• Room temperature: 3–5 days in an airtight container
• Refrigerator: 1–2 weeks
• Freezer: Up to 3 months — wrap individual pieces for grab-and-go dosing

Troubleshooting

• Strong cannabis taste: Use dark cocoa powder and add an extra teaspoon of vanilla. The bitterness of dark chocolate masks cannabis flavor effectively.
• Brownies are dry: Overbaked. Reduce bake time by 3–5 minutes next batch. Pull when the center is still slightly underdone.
• Inconsistent potency: The cannabutter wasn't mixed thoroughly into the batter. Stir the melted cannabutter well before adding to sugar, and fold the batter evenly.