Few things in life are as comforting as a warm chocolate chip cookie, unless it’s one that gently lifts your mood, eases tension, and makes your whole world a little cozier. These chocolate chip cookie edibles are beginner-friendly, perfectly chewy, and easy to dose.
Whether you’re making them with homemade cannabutter or a store-bought THC infusion, this recipe walks you through the entire process — including how to calculate your potency so you can bake with confidence.
Ingredients (Makes 12 Cookies)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup softened cannabutter (or use ¼ cup butter + ¼ cup cannabutter for a mild dose)
- 1 egg
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 ½ cups flour
- Mini chocolate chips (to taste)
Pro Tip: If you’re unsure how potent your cannabutter is, use our Edible Dosage Calculator to estimate the strength before baking.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat
Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium sized bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream the Butter and Sugars
In a large bowl, cream your softened butter (and/or cannabutter), granulated sugar, and brown sugar until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Stand mixer or electric hand beater highly recommended.
4. Add Egg and Vanilla
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
5. Combine
Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. It should be easy to make into balls without getting dough stuck to your hands.
6. Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough. Your heart will tell you how much chocolate to use.
7. Bake
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown but the centers are soft.
How to Calculate Your Edible Dosage
This is the most important step and the one most people skip.
Here’s how to estimate THC per cookie using simple math.
Step 1: Know Your Flower Potency
Most modern cannabis flower contains between 15–25% THC.
Let’s assume you’re using 3.5 grams (⅛ oz) of 20% THC flower in your cannabutter.
Step 2: Calculate THC in the Batch
Each gram of 20% THC flower contains about 200 mg THC.
So, 3.5 grams = 700 mg THC total before infusion losses.
Step 3: Account for Infusion Efficiency
Homemade butter infusions typically extract around 70–80% of the THC.
700 mg x 0.75 = ~525 mg THC in the butter.
Step 4: Divide by Servings
If your batch makes 12 cookies:
525 mg ÷ 12 = ~44 mg THC per cookie.
Step 5: Adjust for Desired Strength
If you prefer 10 mg cookies, simply reduce the cannabutter ratio. Use ¼ cup cannabutter + ¼ cup regular butter instead of the full ½ cup (or just make smaller and more cookies).
Dosage Summary:
- Light dose: 5–10 mg THC per cookie
- Moderate: 15–25 mg THC per cookie
- Strong: 30–50 mg THC per cookie
Always start low and wait at least 1–2 hours before eating more. To understand the effects of edibles more, read The HighWay’s Edible Guide to Timing, Dosage, and Effects.
Example: Using the Edible Dosage Calculator
To make this easier, use our built-in Edible Dosage Calculator.
Enter your:
- THC % of the flower
- Amount used (grams)
- Infusion yield (%)
- Servings per batch
The calculator will automatically estimate mg of THC per cookie, helping you customize potency with precision.
Nutritional Information (Per Cookie)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~180 |
| Total Fat | 9g |
| Carbohydrates | 24g |
| Sugars | 15g |
| Protein | 2g |
| THC | Varies (5–50mg based on cannabutter potency) |
(Calculated without THC contribution — for general nutrition reference only.)
Storage & Shelf Life
- Room Temp: 5 days in an airtight container
- Fridge: 2 weeks
- Freezer: Up to 3 months (wrap tightly to avoid freezer burn)
Pro tip: Freeze individual cookies with parchment paper between layers for easy, ready-to-thaw treats.
The Highway’s Take
These THC chocolate chip cookies are everything an edible should be — simple, nostalgic, and delicious.
They’ve got crisp edges, gooey centers, and just the right amount of high to make a rainy day or a lazy night unforgettable.
Pair them with:
- A tall glass of milk
- A cozy blanket
- Your favorite relaxing indica strain
Recommended Tools & Products
- USA Pan Nonstick Baking Sheet
- Digital Kitchen Scale for Edibles
- Decarboxylation & Infuser Kit
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
FAQ: Chocolate Chip Cookie Edibles
It usually takes 45 to 90 minutes for THC edibles to start working, depending on your metabolism, what you’ve eaten that day, and your personal tolerance. Always wait at least 2 hours before eating another dose.
The high from edibles can last anywhere from 4 to 8 hours, sometimes longer for high doses. Expect the peak effects around the 2–3 hour mark. Learn more in our Edible Guide to Timing, Dosage, and Effects.
Yes! THC distillate, tincture, or infused oil all work as long as they are decarboxylated (activated). Just mix your dose directly into the wet ingredients before adding dry ingredients.
Absolutely. Substitute regular butter for the cannabutter, and you’ll have the same soft, chewy cookies — minus the buzz. Perfect for sharing a batch with friends who aren’t into edibles.
Don’t panic. Stay hydrated, eat some food, and rest. CBD oil can help balance out THC effects, and a calm environment helps until it passes. The high will fade naturally within a few hours.
Yes. Decarboxylation is what activates the THC in cannabis. If you skip this step, your cookies won’t have psychoactive effects. Learn how to decarb properly in our Guide to Decarbing Without Smell.
Always label and store edibles separately from regular food, especially if there are kids or pets in the house. Use airtight containers, and refrigerate or freeze for long-term storage.
Enjoy!
Homemade cannabis edibles don’t need to be intimidating. It’s all about balance, accuracy, and patience. Once you dial in your dosage, you’ll never want to buy pre-made cookies again.
So preheat that oven, grab your cannabutter, and bake up a batch of The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Edibles.
Just remember to start low, go slow, and savor every bite.
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