How to Make Cannabis Cookies (UK Guide)

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How to Make Cannabis Cookies

Cannabis cookies — also called edibles — are a popular way to consume cannabis without smoking. They're discreet, longer-lasting, and often easier on the lungs. But if you're making them at home, there’s more to it than just throwing cannabis into cookie dough.

This guide will walk you through how to make them properly and safely. First, though, a quick word on legality.

A Note on UK Law

In the UK, cannabis is a Class B drug, and it's illegal to possess, grow, or distribute without a medical prescription or licence. Making cannabis edibles at home is also illegal unless you're authorised under UK law.

This article is for educational purposes only. If you're in a country where cannabis use is legal, always follow local laws and regulations, and use responsibly.

What You’ll Need

To make cannabis cookies, you first need to infuse cannabis into butter — called cannabutter. You’ll then use that butter to make your cookies.

Ingredients for Cannabutter:

  • 7–10g of cannabis (dried flower or trim)

  • 250g unsalted butter

  • 250ml water

Ingredients for Cookies:

  • 200g plain flour

  • 100g sugar (brown or caster)

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 egg

  • 100g chocolate chips (optional)

  • Your prepared cannabutter (start with a small amount — see dosing below)



Step 1: Decarb the Cannabis

Before cooking with cannabis, you need to decarboxylate it — this activates the THC.

  1. Preheat your oven to 110–120°C (low and slow).

  2. Break cannabis into small pieces and spread on a baking tray.

  3. Bake for 30–40 minutes, shaking occasionally to prevent burning.

Once it’s golden and dry, it’s ready to infuse.


Step 2: Make Cannabutter

  1. Melt butter and water together in a saucepan on low heat.

  2. Add your decarbed cannabis and simmer gently for 2–3 hours. Do not boil.

  3. Stir occasionally and top up with water if needed to prevent burning.

  4. After cooking, strain the butter through a cheesecloth or fine sieve.

  5. Chill in the fridge until solid — the cannabutter will separate from any water.



Step 3: Make the Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C.

  2. In a bowl, cream together the cannabutter and sugar.

  3. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well.

  4. Stir in the flour and baking soda to form dough.

  5. Fold in chocolate chips if using.

  6. Spoon dollops of dough onto a lined baking tray.

  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.

Let them cool before eating — and be very careful with portion sizes.

Dosing & Safety Tips

Edibles hit differently from smoking or vaping. They take longer to kick in — 30 to 90 minutes — and the effects can last 6–8 hours or more.

  • Start small. A good beginner dose is 2.5–5mg of THC.

  • If unsure how strong your cannabutter is, cut cookies into quarters and wait at least an hour before eating more.

  • Keep out of reach of children and pets.

  • Never drive or operate machinery after consuming edibles.

Final Word

Making cannabis cookies is a fun, alternative way to enjoy cannabis — where legal. It requires patience, precision, and respect for dosage. Always label your edibles clearly, store them securely, and remember: start low, go slow.