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Medical marijuana brownies, or "weed brownies", are a great alternative to smoking cannabis. Although cannabis is illegal for recreational use in many countries, it has been adopted as a medicine to alleviate the symptoms of many illnesses. Some may not like to smoke in order to gain the benefits, but brownies are an easy and effective way to get around this. There are two parts to making marijuana brownies: the first part is the making of the butter, and the second part the making of the brownies. Making marijuana brownies is a fairly easy process and not much cooking knowledge is required, so grab your apron and get baking!
Ingredients
Steps
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Fill the large pot with water and boil. Then place the glass bowl over it so it sits over the pan. Do not let the glass bowl sit in the water as the temperature will be too high. Once the water is boiling, change heat to medium-low and place butter into the bowl. -
Add 1 cup of water, and 10 grams of marijuana into the bowl once the butter is melted. Continue to stir for at least an hour. Note: make sure the marijuana has been lightly ground.Advertisement -
Place the cheesecloth over the aluminum pan and pour the butter mix into the pan. [1] X Research source This should filter all the leftover marijuana out. Make sure to get as much of the liquid out of the cheesecloth to gain more yield. Once all the liquid is extracted, freeze for 40 minutes. -
Remove the pan from the freezer after 40 minutes and poke a hole on the bottom of the pan. this should remove any excess water from the butter. Once the water is removed, the butter is complete and ready to be added to the brownie mixture.
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Preheat oven to 350℉ (175℃). [2] X Research source -
Sift together 1 cup of flour, ¾ cup of cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon of baking powder, and â…› teaspoon of salt in a bowl. -
Blend the butter. (note: place butter in a microwave for 20 seconds to melt it), 2 cups of sugar, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 4 eggs, 3 tablespoons of peanut butter, and 3 tablespoons of Nutella together in a separate bowl. (The Nutella and peanut butter should also be melted down in the microwave for about 20 seconds.) -
Mix the two bowls of ingredients together using a whisk or electric whisk. Once mixed, place into a baking pan. -
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Finished.
Expert Q&A
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QuestionCan I use a pre-mixed brownie when making brownie edibles?Lauren Forsch is a CBD Expert and Founder of Popped.NYC based in New York. Popped.NYC is a cannabis company and lifestyle brand that creates CBD products designed to provide people with relief and promote wellness, self-care, and health. With first-hand experience of managing physical pain and anxiety, Lauren found relief from plant-based, CBD remedies. She created Popped.NYC from a desire to help people manage their pain and offers consultations and a wide variety of handmade, THC-free, vegan CBD products.Yes! You can use something like a Ghirardelli pre-mix, which is widely available in most grocery stores. First, you need to to decarboxylate your cannabis, this is just fancy talk for "toasting it" for 30 minutes or so to activate the THC. Once it’s ready, infuse it into butter or oil by gently heating the decarbed cannabis along with your butter or oil of choice for a few minutes. Strain out the plant material, and you’ve got your infused base! Now, you just have to follow the instructions on the brownie mix box and start baking!
Tips
Warnings
- Marijuana is still considered an illegal substance under U.S. federal law. Remember to check state law before attempting to bake brownies. In some states, you might need to possess a valid license in order to produce medical marijuana brownies.Thanks
- Never bring marijuana or products containing marijuana across international borders, even for countries in which marijuana is decriminalized or legalized. Transporting marijuana across the border is still illegal and you will be federally prosecuted and viewed as a drug trafficker.Thanks
- It is illegal to sell or offer medical marijuana edibles to minors. Ensure that all edibles are secured and only given to persons of legal age.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- 10 grams of marijuana
- Large pot and a larger glass bowl that sits on the pot (or a double boiler)
- Rectangular aluminum pan
- Cheesecloth (or a coffee filter)
- Metal spoon
- Baking pan
- 2 mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Sift
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References
- ↑ https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/uses-for-cheesecloth/
- ↑ https://skillet.lifehacker.com/how-to-make-the-best-possible-pot-brownies-1819455350
- ↑ https://www.dailydot.com/irl/weed-brownies/
- https://greatist.com/eat/weed-brownies-how-to-make-them
- https://food52.com/recipes/40537-mario-batali-s-double-chocolate-pot-brownies
About This Article
To make marijuana brownies, you’ll need 1 stick of butter, 10 grams of ground marijuana, 1 cup of flour, ¾ cup of cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon of baking powder, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, 2 cups sugar, and 4 eggs. First, boil water in a pan and melt the butter in a bowl on top. Once the butter has melted, add 1 cup of water and 10 grams of ground marijuana to the bowl. Keep stirring it for 1 hour to help the marijuana infuse. Then, pour the mixture through a cheesecloth into another bowl and put it in the freezer for 40 minutes. While your butter is chilling, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. After 40 minutes, mix the butter with the sugar and eggs. Then, whisk all the ingredients together. Pour it into a cake tin and cook it in the oven for 30 minutes. For more tips, including how to flavor your brownies with peanut butter and Nutella, read on!
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