Cannabis-Infused Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies

If you’re team butterscotch chip, this recipe is for you! Crispy, chewy, sweet, and satisfying, these cannabis butterscotch oatmeal cookies are made with Bliss cannabutter or cannabis sugar, with sweet butterscotch chips for a classic favorite cookie you can enjoy all year.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Featured as the 5th recipe in my christmas cookie series, this is one of my favorite recipes to share with you and the members of my Edibles with Emily Community.

I am excited to share this tasty recipe with you! My dad shared this recipe with me and a few other tips for making these cookies perfect.

“They must be neither too thick nor too thin, so they’re soft but not fluffy. Don’t overcook; you want them to be chewy and a little crispy around the edges.“

I will also discuss how you can infuse this recipe, from my Bliss cannabutter to infused sugar, concentrates, and more.

Of course, if you don’t like butterscotch, you can easily swap in raisins for a more traditional oatmeal raisin cookie!

What You’ll Need

• 1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
• ½ cup Bliss cannabutter, room temperature
• ¼ cup regular butter, room temperature
• 1 cup white, granulated sugar packed
• 1 large fresh egg
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1¼ cups butterscotch chips

Note: The recipe card below has a complete list of ingredients with amounts and printable instructions.

Dosing & Potency

Dosing this recipe couldn’t be easier if you use my Bliss cannabutter.

The printable chart below can help you determine the amount of butter needed to achieve your desired milligrams of THC per batch or cookie. 

If you are not using my cannabutter, my edible dosage calculator is another great way to determine the potency of your cookies.

If you are unsure where to start, check out my safe dosing guide before getting started.

• Step 5 – Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients while continuing to mix. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated, and a dough is formed. Gently fold the butterscotch chips into the dough.
• Step 6 – Place rounded teaspoons of dough on parchment paper about 2” apart. 
• Step 7 – Bake for 7-9 minutes or until the cookies are light golden brown.
• Step 8 – Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 5 minutes before enjoying.

Note: Complete step-by-step printable instructions are located on the recipe card below.

Additionally, storing these cookies in an air-tight container with a slice of bread will keep them soft and moist.

Learn more about how to store edibles here.

Tips for The Best Cookies Possible

• The butter must be soft (room temperature) but not melted
• The best results come from baking these on parchment paper vs. aluminum foil
• Baking time is critical; you must watch them closely for the best results. For my oven, 350°F for about 9 minutes works best. They should start to crisp around the edges but remain soft in the center.
• When these come out of the oven, I prefer to let them cool on a rack to prevent further cooking on the hot pan.

Before Making Cannabis Cookies

If you’re brand new to cannabis edibles, there are a few things to know before you get started so you can ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience. 

You can get started with my guide to edibles, which will set you up for success in your cannabis kitchen.

If you are brand new to cannabis in general and are looking for foundational knowledge about your endocannabinoid system, I offer a more in-depth educational session inside my Cannabis Compass Online Course. 

Infusion Options

As with all things cannabis, there is more than one way to infuse something.

Here, you will find multiple ways to infuse these cookies based on your personal preferences and what you have available already.

Infuse Oil or Cannabutter

To make these delicious butterscotch oatmeal cookies, you will need one of these staple recipes: infused coconut oil or cannabutter. 

Used interchangeably, using either will work in this recipe.

Oil infusions are an easy way to infuse a full spectrum of compounds like CBD or THC from the cannabis plant into the food you are eating.

You will want to make sure you have your coconut oil or cannabutter prepared BEFORE diving into creating your cannabis oatmeal cookies.

Making butter or oil first involves decarboxylation and then a water bath that cooks for approximately 4-hours.

Once you have your cannabis oil or butter ready, you can use it in any of our delicious infused recipes, such as these classic brownies.

Infuse with Cannabis Sugar

You can also make these cannabis oatmeal cookies with cannabis-infused sugar.

You can use infused oil, cannabutter, or sugar in this recipe.

Alternatively, you could use infused oil or butter and infused sugar together for an extra potent batch of cookies.

Infuse With Concentrates and Extracts

You can also make cannabis edibles with concentrates like FECO.

First, check if your concentrate needs to be decarbed before consuming.

If unsure, you can check out our guide to decarbing concentrates here.

Once the concentrate is ready, mix it with ¾ cup of butter, as is called for in this recipe.

Then, prepare the recipe as described in the instructions below.