Space Cookies - The Ultimate Cannabis Cookie Recipe

Cannabis butter – also known as cannabutter, weed butter, hash butter – is the base for almost all edibles.
Whether it's brownies, cookies, or pasta with an "extra kick": no butter, no high. 😏
In this guide, we'll show you step-by-step how to properly make cannabis butter, dose it, and store it – with real practical tips (and Granny's typical weed humor).

🔎 Quick Overview (TL;DR)

What is cannabis butter anyway?

Cannabis butter is regular butter enriched with THC or CBD. When heated, the fat-soluble active ingredients of the plant combine with the butterfat – and that's exactly how your edible base is created.

Differences:

• Cannabis butter = neutral term
• Cannabutter / Weed Butter = mostly slang for THC-containing variant
• Hashbutter = made with hashish instead of flowers

What you need for preparation

Ingredients:

• 1 g activated cannabis (THC or CBD)

• 250 g butter

• 300 ml water

Equipment:

• Grinder (even grinding)

• Pot or slow cooker

• Sieve or filter cloth

• Stash Jar (for storage)

💡 Shop Tip:
Use Granny’s Weed stainless steel grinder for even grinding and our stash jar to keep your butter fresh.

Step-by-step: Making cannabis butter

1) Decarboxylation (Activation)

Goal: THCA/CBDA → THC/CBD through heat.

Here's how:

1. Preheat oven: 110 °C (top/bottom heat).

2. Grind: Flowers coarsely to medium (not dust).

3. Spread: On parchment paper, 1 layer, no heaps.

4. Heat: 30 minutes at 110 °C.

5. Let cool: 10–15 minutes, then airtight and set aside.

Checkpoints:

• Color: from green → slightly brownish/green-gold.

• Smell: Herbal-roasted, not burnt.

Pro-Tips:

• Thin tray heats faster; for very "hot" ovens, possibly 105 °C/35 min.

• Optional: Loosely cover the tray with foil → less smell.

👉 (Image: baking sheet before/after decarb)

2) Prepare butter-water base

Why water? It prevents burning, binds bitter compounds, and makes it more forgiving.

1. Place pot on medium heat, add 250 g butter + 300 ml water.

2. Melt, do not boil. Target temp: 80–90 °C.

3. Use a thermometer (recommended).

Alternatives:

• Ghee/clarified butter: more intense buttery flavor, less water needed (150–200 ml).

• Coconut oil (vegan): similar procedure, 0–100 ml water depending on pot/heat.

3) Infusion: Stir in cannabis & simmer

1. Add decarboxylated material evenly to the liquid butter.

2. Stir gently (wooden spoon) so nothing sticks.

3. Maintain temperature: 80–90 °C – do not boil.

4. Time: Simmer for 120 minutes.

Check every 10–15 min:

• Gentle bubbling? ✅

• Nothing sticking? Stir briefly.

• Temperature OK? Adjust heat level minimally if needed.

Slow cooker option:

• LOW setting, 2.5–3 h, stir occasionally. Very gentle, "set & forget."

Odor tip: Cover pot halfway (no pressure!), crack window, turn range hood to low.

4) Straining (clean & without bitter compounds)

1. Setup: Place fine sieve with filter cloth in a bowl/glass.

2. Pour slowly.

3. Do not squeeze! Let drip gently (5–10 min). Squeezing introduces bitter compounds/fine particles into the butter.

Clarity hack: For super clear butter, filter twice (sieve → paper filter).

5) Separate, cool, "finishing"

1. Room cool: 15–20 min.

2. Refrigerator: 4–6 hours (or overnight), until the fat phase is solid.

3. Pour off water. Loosen butter from edges and pat dry.

4. Optional Re-Melt: Briefly melt butter (without water), pour into stash jar → smooth surface, perfect storage.

6) Dosing (smart & safe)

Edibles have a delayed onset (45–90 min) and last long. Start low and go slow.

Rule of thumb for rough potency estimation:

• Given: m = amount of cannabis (g), p = THC-% (e.g., 15), conservative extraction 60–70 %.

• Total THC (mg) ≈ m × p × 10 × 0.65

  • Example: 1 g × 15 × 10 × 0.65 ≈ 97.5 mg THC in the total amount of butter.

• Per portion (mg) = Total THC (mg) / number of portions.

Practical tip:

• Beginners: 2.5–5 mg per serving.

• Experienced: 5–10 mg, increase cautiously.

• Always wait: at least 90 minutes before taking more.

7) Storage

• Refrigerator: airtight (jar), up to 2–4 weeks.

• Freezer: in portions (e.g., ice cube tray) up to 6 months.

• Avoid light & air (destroys cannabinoids & aroma).

Troubleshooting (common mistakes & quick solutions)

• Butter tastes bitter / "green": Cooked too hot or pressed → next time slower, gentler; optionally a second filter.

• Becomes too soft / separates: Too vigorous when cooking; be patient when cooling, pour off all water, optionally gently remelt once & cool again.

• Too strong: Mix with regular butter to halve/quarter potency.

• Too weak: Infuse longer (maintain temperature), use a higher herb ratio next time.

Cannabutter Variants

• Ghee Cannabutter: less water, nutty flavor, good heat stability.

• Coconut Oil Infusion (vegan): great for baking, pleasant melting point, neutral-coconut flavor.

• Herb Blend: Let some rosemary/thyme steep in the last 10 minutes → aroma, then filter out.

Food Safety & UX Notes

• Clean equipment, no aluminum pots with scratches.

• Clear labels on the jar (date, estimated mg/serving).

• Keep out of reach of children/pets.

• Always indicate in recipes that they are edibles.

🍪 What you can make with cannabis butter

• Brownies, Cookies, Space Muffins

• Pasta, Toast, Sauces

• DIY Salves & Massage Butter

Conclusion – Granny's Tip

Cannabis butter is not rocket science – you just need patience, good material, and clean work.
With a high-quality grinder, clean accessories, and a little time, it will be perfect.

❓ FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

1. How strong is cannabis butter?
   → Depends on the amount & potency of your material. Start small.

2. Do I need to decarboxylate?
   → Yes, otherwise the THC won't activate – nothing happens without it.

3. Can I use coconut oil instead of butter?
   → Sure, it works great – but it has its own flavor.

4. How long does it last?
   → Refrigerated about 2 weeks, frozen up to 6 months.