Cannabutter: 5 Ways to Make the Most Out of It | Cook with Cannabis
As the popularity of CBD products grows, more and more people are looking for ways to incorporate cannabutter into their cooking. Whether you're a seasoned cannabis cook or just getting started, here are five delicious recipes that will help you make the most out of your cannabutter.
1. Spicy Cannabutter Chicken Wings
These chicken wings are infused with a flavorful cannabutter sauce that has a kick of heat to it. They're perfect for game day or any time you're in the mood for some finger-licking good food.
Ingredients:
-1 lb. chicken wings
-1/2 cup cannabutter, melted
-1/4 cup hot sauce
-1 tsp garlic powder
-salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine chicken wings, cannabutter, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
3. Toss until wings are evenly coated.
4. Spread wings on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Enjoy!
2. Cannabutter Chocolate Chip Cookies:
If you're looking for a delicious and easy way to use cannabutter, look no further than these amazing chocolate chip cookies! Made with just a few simple ingredients, they're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup cannabutter, at room temperature
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and cannabutter together until light and fluffy. Beat in brown sugar until combined. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, mixing until just blended. Stir in chocolate chips.
3. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheet. Bake until cookies are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes; transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
3. Cannabutter Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Cannabutter, softened
4 tablespoons cannabutter, divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1 10-ounce package marshmallows
Cooking spray
Instructions:
In a large bowl, cream the 1/2 cup of Cannabutter and the 4 tablespoons of cannabutter together until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the Rice Krispies cereal to the mixture, stirring until well coated.
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Melt the marshmallows in a large pot over low heat. Add the rice krispie mixture to the melted marshmallows and stir until well combined. Pour into the prepared dish and press evenly. Allow to cool for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares. Enjoy!
4. Cannabutter Popcorn
If you're a fan of popcorn, then you'll love this recipe for cannabutter popcorn. This treat is perfect for munching on while watching a movie or TV show, or for enjoying as a snack.
Ingredients:
1/2 cupPopcorn kernels
3 tablespoonsCannabutter, melted
1/2 teaspoonSalt
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Spread the popcorn kernels in an even layer on a baking sheet.
3. Drizzle the melted cannabutter over the popcorn, and sprinkle with salt.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the popcorn is crispy and golden brown. Enjoy!
5. Cannabutter Banana Bread
There are few things more delicious than banana bread, and cannabutter banana bread is even better. This recipe is easy to follow and results in a moist, flavorful loaf of bread that's perfect for breakfast or a snack. To make cannabutter banana bread, you'll need:
Ingredients:
-1/2 cup cannabutter
-1 cup sugar
-2 eggs
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
-1 teaspoon baking soda
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1 cup mashed ripe bananas
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large bowl, cream together the cannabutter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the mashed bananas.
Pour the batter into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool for a few minutes before slicing and enjoy!
Conclusion
There are endless possibilities when it comes to recipes that include cannabutter. These are just a few ideas to get you started. With a little creativity, you can come up with your own unique creations that are sure to be a hit with family and friends. So what are you waiting for? Get cooking.
