The Best Homemade Weed Edibles for the Holidays: A Guide

Hello, December – the month of gift-giving, endless to-do lists, and the season of consuming enough sugar to build a gingerbread house from scratch. If you’re looking for a way to enhance this winter without adding to the chaos, the right weed edibles might be the secret ingredient to your holiday magic. From weed gummies to homemade cannabis edibles, there’s something for adults to enjoy. Here’s a guide to homemade weed edibles to add a little extra sparkle to your holidays.  

Seasonal Classics 

Nothing says holiday nostalgia like chocolate and brownies, but with a twist. A weed brownie or a cannabis-infused Christmas cookie are the edible equivalent of a warm hug in dessert form. Whether you’re binge-watching holiday movies or hosting a cookie swap, chocolate-infused edibles bring the cozy factor. 

Weed Gummies

Weed gummies are the MVP of holiday edibles. Need a burst of energy for marathon shopping? A sativa gummy can help you power through. Preparing for a family gathering? A hybrid gummy could keep you balanced and calm. Feeling overwhelmed by the hustle? An indica gummy is like hitting the “pause” button.  

These bite-sized gems are also discreet, making them an ideal choice for the holiday season. If you are curious about how to make your own gummy edibles you could start by purchasing a silicone mold with holiday shapes, just be sure that the shape and color of the edibles you’re making don’t appeal to children. You will also want to properly label and safely and securely store your homemade gummies out of the reach of children and pets. 

Pro tip: Sugar-free edibles and vegan edibles are a great option and equally as tasty. You could replace the processed white sugar with agave nectar and gelatin with agar agar or arrowroot powder if you are looking for how to make gummy edibles that might be a more well-balanced option. 

Holiday Spirits

When the holidays call for hot chocolate by the fire, why not make it special? Cannabis-infused beverages are the cozy cousin of edibles, and a steaming mug of homemade weed-infused hot chocolate is a delicious way to unwind.  Settle in and enjoy a cozy cannabis-infused hot cocoa.

Cannabis-infused Hot Chocolate with Oat Milk 

Quick Instructions: 

• Warm 1 cup of oat milk in a saucepan on low heat and add in a splash of vanilla and 5mg of a homemade edible chocolate bar. 

• Remove and pour into your favorite mug. 
• Stir in a pinch of cinnamon or a mint leaf. 
• Top with whipped cream or homemade cannabis-infused marshmallows. 
• Add whipped cream and a candy cane.   

Homemade Christmas Cookies with Cannabis-Infused Butter

Nothing makes a holiday gathering more festive than homemade cookies—especially when infused with a little holiday cannabis-cheer. These cannabis-infused chocolate chip cookies are a simple, crowd-pleasing treat. Here is how to make weed edibles with a holiday twist. 

Cannabis-Infused Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe 

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour  

• 1 tsp baking soda  
• ½ tsp baking powder  
• ½ tsp sea salt
• 1 cup salted cannabis-infused butter, softened (5mg per serving)
• 1 cup white sugar  
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar 
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract  
• 1 8oz bag of your favorite milk chocolate chips  
• Flaky sea salt for sprinkling the freshly baked cookies 

Quick Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.  

• In your stand mixer cream together all of the wet ingredients (butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla). Set aside.  
• In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt).
• Gradually blend in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients but do not over-mix. 
• Gently fold in chocolate chips.
• Cover bowl with clear plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. 
• Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.  
• Remove cookie dough from the fridge. Scoop dough into 20 equal-sized servings (5mg per serving).   
• Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Sprinkle it with flaky sea salt. 
• Let cool and serve with caution—start with just one and be sure to clearly label and secure your homemade cannabis-infused cookie and any leftover cookie dough that you may have. 

If you want to spice up your weed butter try infusing it with wax instead of cannabis flower. Creating weed edibles with wax (cannabis concentrate) involves a few simple steps. First, order your favorite was and have it delivered directly to your door, by a cannabis delivery service like Doobie. Second, the decarboxylation of the wax. This happens by heating the wax at between 200°F – 240°F for about 30-40 minutes to activate the THC. Next, mix the decarboxylated wax into a fat-based ingredient like butter by heating it gently on low heat for 20-30 minutes, stirring to ensure it’s fully incorporated. Once infused, the butter can be used in your favorite recipes, such as brownies, cookies, or other baked goods. Always label homemade edibles clearly and store them securely. 

Pro Tip: Using wax saves a step, now you don’t have to drain the butter and discard any plant matter. 

Homemade Edibles for Every Holiday Moment

The holiday season brings it all—calm, chaos, and everything in between. Why not curate your edible choices for each vibe?  

• Self-Care Night: Treat yourself to an indica edible while you soak in a holiday-scented bubble bath.  

• Post-Feast Burn: Pop a CBD gummy to motivate that workout after the fifth slice of Christmas pie.  
• End-of-Year Hustle: Sativa gummies are your partner for crushing deadlines or last-minute shopping. 
• Holiday-Shopping Fuel: A homemade THC or CBD infused granola could be the perfect fuel to help you balance out those busy shopping days.  

Holiday Travel

With all the joy the season brings, don’t let edibles or any other cannabis or cannabis product land you on the naughty list, it is important to know the laws. Even if weed edibles are legal where you’re flying to and from, federal laws prohibit carrying cannabis across state lines—even in checked baggage. Thankfully, cannabis delivery services, like Doobie, can help you stock up locally, when you arrive, making life much easier. Remember it is not just flying, any sort of travel with cannabis across state lines is against the law. It is important to have a safe holiday season. 

Tinctures vs Edibles

If you’re debating between tinctures and edibles, think about your holiday goals and how you want to feel this holiday season. Tinctures offer precise dosing and quicker effects, perfect for when you need a little “holiday cheer” in a hurry. Edibles, on the other hand, are a slower, longer-lasting experience—ideal for a leisurely evening of cookies and Christmas Movies on Netflix. If you choose to consume edibles be sure to allow for at least two hours to allow for the onset of the desired effect. Remember to go low and slow when consuming edibles. 

Whether you’re decking the halls, braving in-person shopping lines, or simply curling up on the couch, the best weed edibles might add to the magic of the holiday season. Remember to enjoy responsibly, keep an eye on local laws, and most importantly, savor what matters most to you during the holidays. Because nothing pairs better with holiday magic than cannabis. 

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Disclaimer: The content provided in this article is for informational purposes only. Please consume cannabis responsibly and follow all local laws and regulations.

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