Easy Cannabis Brownies Recipe – Make Weed Brownies in 30 Minutes

In just 30 minutes, you can easily whip up some delicious weed brownies! And the best part? You won’t need any expensive ingredients or fancy equipment. Get ready for a mouthwatering treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth and give you a little extra. Check out our easy weed brownies recipe.

How to Make Pot BrowniesStep-by-step instructions are provided with photos, tips, and tricks. It guides the readers in making perfect pot brownies, whether for pain relief or relaxation.
Storage InstructionsThe article suggests storing the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to seven days. For longer-term storage, individually wrapping the brownies in parchment paper and plastic wrap, then freezing them, is recommended.
Infusion OptionsVarious options for infusing cannabis into the brownies are discussed, including using butter or oil, cannasugar, decarbed flower, and leftover cannabis pulp.
Weed Brownies Recipe Frequently Asked QuestionsThe FAQs section addresses common queries about baking the brownies at a high oven temperature, proper dosage, and the importance of consuming THC in moderation. It emphasizes using a THC dosage calculator or testing data to ensure accurate dosing.
Easy Homemade Cannabis BrowniesThis section provides the recipe for making cannabis brownies, along with the required ingredients and equipment. It also includes a note regarding metric conversions and recommends using the THC Dosage Calculator from NewRecipesDailys.com for precise dosing when making cannabis-infused edibles.
THC Dosage CalculatorIt advises using the THC Dosage Calculator available on NewRecipesDailys.com for precise dosing when preparing cannabis-infused edibles.

How to Make Pot Brownies

If this is your first time making homemade edibles, have no fear.

Whether you want to make this weed brownie recipe to relieve pain or sit back and finally relax, I’m here to hold your hand and guide you through the process.

In this post, you will find step-by-step photos, tips and tricks, alternate infusion options, and FAQs so you can make perfect pot brownies the first time. Happy Baking!

Ingredient Notes

easy weed brownies ingredients
  • ¾ cup (90 grams) of all-purpose flour: white flour works best
  • ½ cup (42 grams) of unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon (3 grams) of salt
  • ½ teaspoon (1 gram) of baking powder: don’t confuse this for baking soda
  • ½ cup (113 grams) cannabutter: *Note, using ½ cup Bliss cannabutter results in 33mg THC per brownie. Use the chart below to find the perfect dose for your needs.
  • 1 cup (200 grams) of white granulated sugar: substitute cannabis sugar if you want
  • ½ cup (50 grams) of brown sugar: if you don’t have any, use 1½ cups of white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon (4 grams) of vanilla extract
  • Optional toppings: nuts, dark chocolate chips, caramel, sea salt, etc

Note: The printable recipe card below contains a complete list of ingredients needed to make weed brownies.

Dosing & Potency

Use the chart below to determine the exact amount to get your desired THC milligrams per batch or brownie.

Our edible dosage calculator is the best way to determine potency.

If you are unsure where to start, check out my safe dosing guide before starting.

measurements needed to determine the MG of THC in each cannabis brownie.

Get a more detailed and accurate calculation with the NewRecipesDaily.com Dosage Calculator – Use it Now!

Step-by-Step Process – Easy Cannabis Brownies

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  • Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease an 8″x8″ glass or metal baking pan or square cake pan and set it aside.
  • Step 2 – In a medium-sized bowl, mix the dry ingredients. Sift the flour and cocoa powder to remove any lumps. Add the salt, followed by the baking powder, and mix. Set aside.
  • Step 3 – Cream the cannabutter and sugar in a large bowl with a hand mixer or the bowl of an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Step 4 – Add the eggs and vanilla to the creamed sugar mixture.
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  • Step 5 – Beat on medium speed for one minute. The mixture’s color should lighten a bit.
  • Step 6 – Add the dry mix ingredients to the wet ingredients.
  • Step 7 – Beat on low speed until everything is well incorporated.
  • Step 8 – Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Lightly tap the pan to even out the batter.
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  • Step 9 – If you want to add any extra ingredients, add them to the chocolate mixture now.
  • Step 10 – Place the pan on a center rack in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. The bake time will depend on your oven and your brownie consistency preferences. Test the finished brownies with a toothpick *see baking notes below.
  • Step 11 – If you can wait, allow the pan of brownies to cool for 30 minutes on a wire rack before cutting them into nine squares.
  • Step 12 – Enjoy these brownies over ice cream, with a cold glass of milk, at a dinner party – and repeat!

Note: complete step-by-step printable instructions are located in the recipe card below.

Storage Instructions

Store these delicious pot brownies in an airtight container for up to seven days at room temperature.

Storing these brownies in an air-tight container with a slice of bread will keep them soft and moist.

For longer-term storage, individually wrap the brownies in parchment paper, then plastic wrap, and then place them in the refrigerator or freezer.

They can last upwards of 6 months in the freezer. Learn more about how to store edibles here.

Cannabis Brownie Recipe

Infusion Options

As with all things edibles, there is more than one way to infuse something and more than one way to make a cannabutter recipe.

Here we will explore the different ways you can infuse this marijuana brownie recipe and reap the health benefits of cannabis.

Butter or Oil

Did you know you can use your Grandma’s sacred brownie recipe and swap in cannabutter or your own homemade infusion?

Choose one of these popular staple recipes to get started: 

  • Cannabis-infused butter: crockpot, Instant pot, stovetop, LEVO machine, CBD cannabutter, or kief butter
  • Cannabis-infused oil: such as cooking oil, coconut oil, MCT oil, olive oil

When you make your own canna-oil or butter at home, you can choose what type of cannabis flower you want to use: 

  • THC flower
  • CBD flower
  • CBG flower
  • or kief, fan leaves, trim, or shake

You can adjust the amount of butter or oil used alongside regular butter or oil to control your dose as needed.

Cannasugar

You can make these brownies with cannabis-infused sugar; swap the infused sugar for white or brown sugar. 

You could also use oil, butter, and infused sugar for extra-potent brownies.

Cannabis Concentrates

All cannabis concentrates, including distillate, shatter, wax, FECO, or RSO, can work in this recipe.

Just be sure to check if your concentrate needs to be decarbed first.

Then, mix the concentrate with ½ cup of butter or coconut oil and prepare the recipe according to the instructions below.

How much you will add is up to you, and your taste preferences; 1 ml or 1 gram is a standard place to start.

Cannabis Tinctures

If you want to use an alcohol-based tincture like the Green or Golden Dragon, I recommend evaporating the alcohol and making FECO first.

If you want an oil-based tincture, use it instead of the butter or oil mentioned above.

Decarbed Flower

You can add ground decarbed cannabis flower or kief to this recipe by mixing it into the dry ingredients.

Don’t forget to decarb first if you want the activated benefits of THC or CBD.

Learn more about the decarboxylation process here.

Just be mindful of adding the right dose, especially if you are not a regular consumer of edibles.

Leftover Cannabis Pulp

If you want, you can add the leftover cannabis pulp to your brownie mix.

Add ¼ to ½ cup of leftover pulp to the prepared chocolate batter as an additional ingredient.

Just know that the plant matter may affect the final texture of this recipe.

Baking Tips

  • These chocolatey brownies are already fudgy, but even FUDGIER brownies use ½ cup of all-purpose flour instead of ¾ cup. Skip this if you prefer cakey brownies.
  • The cannabutter should be softened to room temperature for the best results in the creaming process. You don’t want to use melted butter; you want to be softened. Learn how to soften cannabutter safely.
  • When measuring flour or cocoa powder, use a spoon to transfer the flour from the container to your measuring cup and then level it out with a flat edge, like a butter knife. This helps prevent packing and makes for better brownies.
  • The baking process is not perfect. All ovens bake at different temperatures; 25 minutes is the average baking time. Some ovens will bake quicker, so check your brownies for your desired doneness with a toothpick. Unlike making a cake, the toothpick does NOT need to come out clean. Making fudgy brownies will leave deliciousness on the toothpick. Just verify that what is in the toothpick has no consistency, indicating that the batter needs to be baked a bit longer. Adjust accordingly to find your perfect texture.
  • Know your dose: If you have never had edibles, know they can affect you differently than other consumption methods like smoking, topicals, or tinctures. Your experience may also differ if you use an Indica or Sativa strain.
  • Be patient: Edibles take 30 minutes to several hours to hit and can last 6-12 hours, so dont reach for that second helping so quickly! You want to make sure your high time is a good time. Discover what to do if you accidentally get too high.
  • Be safe: One of the most important things about cannabis edibles is to follow the golden rule, start low and go SLOW.Keeping your mg of THC low is the best way to stay safe. Do not eat an entire batch of marijuana brownies in one sitting, no matter how much you love the flavor of your homemade weed brownies.

Weed Brownies Recipe Frequently Asked Questions

I want you to feel amazing, like Martha Stewart, confident and happy making weed brownies, space cakes, magic bites, and more at home.

Is it OK to bake these brownies at such a high oven temperature?

Yes, it is OK to bake these brownies at the high temperature of 350°F (177°C). You do not need to switch to low heat.

Can I use a store-bought brownie mix to make ‘magic’ brownies?

Yes, you sure can! A typical box of brownie mix calls for ½ cup or cup of butter or vegetable oil. Just swap that vegetable oil for your desired amount of cannabutter and follow the package instructions.

Will making cannabis brownies make my house smell?

The smell will significantly reduce if you have prepared oil or butter and are not actively decarbing or infusing.

What are the effects of cannabis brownies?

Cannabis edibles affect every person differently because of our unique endocannabinoid systems (ECS). This, paired with our physiology, means we will experience the effects differently. Some of the most commonly reported effects include a feeling of intoxication or being high, sleepiness, drowsiness, happiness, pain relief, calmness, and more.

How much cannabis should I use?

The potency will depend on the strength of your flower and how much weed you used, so feel free to use my flower-to-oil ratio guide and the edibles dosage calculator to make a guesstimate. Making your product with trim or shake will be less potent than making your cannabis oil or butter with premium, high-quality flowers or kief. Remember, the better the bud, the better the butter.

How do I make more potent cannabis brownies?

Adding concentrates or kief is one way to increase THC levels quickly. Be mindful of how much THC you add; everyone has a different tolerance. The last thing you want to do is accidentally consume too many milligrams of THC and feel unwell. Always use a THC dosage calculator or consult testing data to ensure proper dosage.

Weed Brownies Recipe

Easy Homemade Cannabis Brownies

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An easy recipe for irresistible weed brownies ready in as little as 30 minutes; no fancy ingredients or special equipment needed. Discover how to make these delicious brownies with many different infusion options like cannabutter.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Cannabis Recipe
Servings 9 Brownies
Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

  • 8×8 Baking Pan glass or metal
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

Brownie Batter:

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup Bliss cannabutter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or cannabis sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Toppings:

  • 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons crushed walnuts
  • teaspoon flaked sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease an 8"x8" glass or metal baking pan and set it aside.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, mix the dry ingredients. Sift the flour and the cocoa powder to remove any lumps, then add the salt, followed by the baking powder. Set aside.
  • In a separate medium-sized bowl, cream the cannabutter, granulated white, and brown sugar with a hand mixer.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla to the creamed sugar and beat on medium speed for one minute. The mixture's color should lighten a bit.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat slowly until everything is well incorporated.
  • Transfer the batter to the reserved greased baking pan. Lightly tap the pan to even out the batter.
  • If you are adding any optional toppings, like sea salt, add them now.
  • Place the pan in the oven to bake for 25-30 minutes. The time will depend on your oven and your brownie consistency preferences. Test the finished brownies with a toothpick *see notes below.
  • If you can wait, allow the brownies to cool for 30 minutes before cutting them into squares.

Notes

Consistency Note: To make brownies even fudgier, use a 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour instead of 3/4 cup.
Baking Note: When making fudgy brownies, it’s important to note that the toothpick won’t come out clean. It should have some deliciousness on it. However, it’s still essential to check that the batter needs more baking time by ensuring that what’s on the toothpick isn’t consistent in texture. Can you please verify this for me?
Metric Conversion Note: Using a metric conversion tool can be helpful in accurately measuring ingredients for a recipe. However, it’s important to remember that conversions results are based on mathematical models and may not guarantee a perfect outcome. To ensure accuracy, it’s recommended to test the recipe using traditional and metric measurements.
Use the NewRecipesDailys.com THC Dosage Calculator for precise dosing when preparing cannabis-infused edible recipes!
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