Cannabis-Infused "Slumber Party" Salted Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Cannabis-Infused "Slumber Party" Salted Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies

A Note on Dosing: This recipe makes 12 large cookies. We calculate based on a 15% THC flower. You must calculate your own dose based on your cannabis potency. This is a classic, nostalgic infusion—the perfect cookie, elevated. Soft, chewy, salty, sweet, and gently grounding.

Approximate Dose (using 1g of 15% THC flower): ~13mg THC per cookie. Adjust your cannabis amount for desired potency.

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Step 1: The Cannabis-Infused Brown Butter

Ingredients:

· 1 gram cannabis flower (choose a strain with vanilla, nutty, or earthy notes)
· 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
· 1 tablespoon water

Decarboxylation Method:

1. Preheat oven to 225°F (107°C).
2. Finely grind cannabis flower and spread on parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Bake for 35-40 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant. Cool completely.

Infusion & Browning Method:

1. In a light-colored saucepan (so you can see the color change), melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Once melted, add the decarboxylated cannabis. Reduce heat to low and steep for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not simmer.
3. After steeping, increase heat to medium. Whisk constantly. The butter will foam, then subside, then begin to brown. Watch carefully—once you see amber specks forming and smell a nutty aroma, remove immediately.
4. Immediately pour the browned infused butter through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth into a heatproof bowl. Press gently. Discard solids.
5. Whisk in 1 tablespoon water (this returns moisture lost during browning).
6. This is your Cannabis-Infused Brown Butter. Let cool to room temperature. It will solidify as it cools.

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Step 2: The Cookie Dough Assembly

Ingredients:

· All of your cooled Cannabis-Infused Brown Butter (still soft, not rock hard)
· 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
· 1/4 cup granulated sugar
· 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, room temperature
· 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
· 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
· 1 teaspoon baking soda
· 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
· 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (plus more for finishing)
· 6 oz (170g) high-quality dark chocolate (70%), roughly chopped into chunks—not chips
· Flaky sea salt (Maldon or similar), for finishing

Equipment:

· Stand mixer or hand mixer
· Baking sheets
· Parchment paper
· Cookie scoop (2-tablespoon size)
· Wire cooling rack

Method:

1. Cream Butter & Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the cooled Cannabis-Infused Brown Butter with both sugars until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla until fully incorporated and smooth.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt.
4. Mix: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in Chocolate: Gently fold in the chopped dark chocolate chunks, reserving a handful to press onto the tops of the cookies before baking.
6. Chill the Dough (Crucial Step): Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally 24 hours. This deepens flavor and prevents spreading.
7. Preheat & Prep: When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
8. Scoop & Top: Scoop dough into 12 equal portions (about 3 tablespoons each). Place 2 inches apart. Press reserved chocolate chunks into the tops for that bakery look.
9. Bake: Bake for 11-13 minutes, until edges are golden brown but centers are still soft and slightly underdone.
10. The Salt Finish: Immediately upon removing from oven, sprinkle each cookie with a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt.
11. Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. They will continue to set as they cool.

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Safety, Storage & The Experience

CRITICAL NOTES:

⚠️ CLASSIC, BUT POTENT: These look and taste like regular chocolate chip cookies. They are not. Label them clearly and store them separately.
⚠️ LABEL EACH COOKIE: Wrap individually in parchment and mark "INFUSED" or store in a clearly labeled "CANNABIS COOKIES" container.
⚠️ COMMUNICATE: Never leave these out where someone could mistake them for regular cookies.
⚠️ START WITH HALF: At ~13mg each, a half cookie is a perfect starting point for many. Wait 90 minutes.
⚠️ CHILD-SAFE STORAGE: Locked container, out of reach, clearly marked.

Storage:

· Room temperature in an airtight container: 5 days
· Refrigerator: 2 weeks
· Freezer: 3 months (freeze individually on a sheet tray, then bag)

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Romantic or Solo Presentation:

Serve warm, slightly gooey, with a glass of cold milk or a small espresso. The brown butter gives them a nutty, caramelized depth that pairs perfectly with the earthy cannabis notes. These are cookies that feel like a hug.