Cannabis Brownies: Easy Recipes, Safe Dosage, and Fresh Storage
If you’ve ever wondered how to turn a classic chocolate brownie into a tasty edible, you’re in the right spot. Cannabis brownies are popular because they blend a beloved dessert with a mellow high, but they also need some basics to get right. Below you’ll get a quick rundown on choosing the right weed, figuring out dosage, baking the perfect batch, and storing them so they stay fresh.
Pick the Right Cannabis and Set a Safe Dose
First step: decide whether you want to use flower, concentrate, or infused butter. For beginners, infused butter (often called cannabutter) is the easiest. Melt butter, stir in ground weed, and simmer low and slow for 2‑3 hours. Strain out the plant material, then you have a consistent base for your batter.
Dosage is the part that scares most people. A good rule of thumb is to aim for 5‑10 mg of THC per brownie for a mild to moderate effect. To calculate, you need to know how much THC is in your starting material. For example, if you start with 7 grams of flower that’s 15% THC, the total THC is 7 g × 0.15 = 1.05 g or 1050 mg. After making butter, you lose some potency, so assume about 70% efficiency. That gives roughly 735 mg of THC in the butter. Divide that by the number of brownies you plan to cut – say 12 – and you get about 60 mg per piece. To bring it down to 10 mg, cut the batch into 72 pieces or use less butter per batch.
Keep a notebook of your calculations. It helps you repeat the same strength later and avoids over‑doing it.
Mix, Bake, and Get the Texture Right
Now for the fun part. Use any basic brownie recipe you like – the article "Brownies: Should They Be Fudgy or Cakey?" explains the differences. If you prefer a dense, fudgy bite, use more butter and less flour. For a lighter, cakey crumb, add an extra egg and a touch more flour.
When adding cannabutter, melt it with the regular butter or oil before mixing it with sugar. This ensures even distribution of THC. Stir in eggs, vanilla, and cocoa, then fold in flour and any extras like nuts or chocolate chips. Pour into a greased pan and bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for 20‑25 minutes. A toothpick should come out with a few crumbs, not wet batter.
Store Brownies to Keep Potency and Freshness
After baking, let the brownies cool completely before cutting. For short‑term storage (up to a week), wrap each piece tightly in plastic wrap or store them in an airtight container. This prevents them from drying out and keeps the THC from oxidizing.
If you want them to last longer, freeze them. Place wrapped brownies on a baking sheet, freeze until solid, then transfer to a zip‑lock bag. Frozen brownies stay potent for up to three months. When you’re ready to eat, just let them thaw at room temperature – no reheating needed.
For extra protection against moisture, the post "Where to Store Brownies for Maximum Freshness and Flavor" suggests keeping a slice of fresh bread in the container; the bread gives off humidity that stops brownies from getting crusty.
Enjoy Responsibly
Start with one small piece, especially if you’re new to edibles. Effects can take 30‑90 minutes to kick in, so be patient. Keep the brownies out of reach of kids and pets, and label them clearly. With a little practice, you’ll have a reliable stash of cannabis brownies that taste great and give the right buzz.
Got questions about dosing, flavor ideas, or storage tricks? Drop a comment and share your own experiments. Happy baking!
