Cannabis Cut-Out Sugar Cookies with Infused Icing

These delicious cannabis cut-out sugar cookies are sweet and buttery, melting in your mouth with every bite. And the cannabis-infused icing? It’s a smooth and creamy delight that complements the sugar cookies perfectly. The infusion process is simple and straightforward, making it easy for you to recreate this recipe in your own kitchen.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

I have a ton of cannabis cookie recipes here on the blog – but these cut-out cookies are one of my favorites! 

These medicated cut-out cookies are perfect to make for Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Christmas, birthdays, holidays, and more. 

This is a traditional cannabis cut-out sugar cookie recipe infused with cannabis in three different ways: Bliss cannabis butter, cannabis sugar, or cannabis-infused icing. 

Of course, you do not have to infuse all three ways; it is totally up to you how you want to incorporate cannabis, depending on what you have available. 

Below, I will go over all of the different ways you can infuse your cookies, including important tips and tricks for keeping them looking pretty, and include the recipe for the cannabis-infused icing used on top.

And if you’re brand new to the world of cannabis edibles, be sure to check out my beginner’s guide to cannabis edibles before getting started to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience.

What You’ll Need

For the Dough

• 4 cups all-purpose flour divided
• 2½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup Bliss cannabutter, room temperature
• ½ cup regular butter, room temperature
• 1 cup white, granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or lemon extract

For the Icing

• 3 cups sifted cannabis-infused powdered sugar* divided
• 5 tablespoons milk divided
• 1 teaspoon vanilla or lemon extract divided2 teaspoons light corn syrup optional*, divided
• pinch salt optional, divided
• food coloring of choice

Note: a complete list of ingredients with amounts and printable instructions is located in the recipe card below.

Helpful Tools

• High-speed blender or food processor
• Stainless steel flour sifter
• Baking cookie sheet pans
• Non-stick parchment paper
• Cannabis leaf cookie-cutter
• Stainless steel cooling racks
• Cookie decorating squeeze bottles
• Food coloring gel

Dosing & Potency

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

You can use the printable chart below to determine the exact amount of butter to use to get your desired THC milligrams per batch or cookie. 

If you are not using Bliss Cannabutter, my edible dosage calculator is another great way to determine your cookies’ potency.

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

How to Make Cannabis Icing

You can easily make a traditional icing for these cookies, but if you want to elevate the experience altogether, you’re going to want to use a cannabis-infused icing,

Luckily, it is very easy to make a cannabis-infused icing for these cookies using cannabis sugar.

Once you have prepared your cannabis sugar, the first step is to turn it into powdered cannabis sugar using a blender.

This step is simple and easy if you have a high-speed blender or even a high-speed food processor.

Just add the sugar to the blender and pulse on high until the sugar crystals are broken down into a fine powder resembling the consistency of powdered sugar.

Once broken down, combine with corn starch.

Add 1 tablespoon of corn starch for every 1 cup of granulated sugar.

In the recipe below you will see that we call for two batches of icing: a batch for the borders and a batch for the filling.

The batch for the borders is thicker and helps to keep the filling contained. While this step is optional, it will help you have prettier looking cookies.

Don’t Skip The Refrigeration Process

As tempting as it might be, it is important to not skip the refrigeration process.

Chilling the dough for at least 2 hours is an important step that allows the butter to harden.

Chilling overnight is ideal.

This ensures that these cannabis cut-out sugar cookies hold their shape when cut, and prevents them from spreading while baking.

Alternate Infusion Options

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

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

Cannabutter

Cannabutter is the star of this medicated recipe.

If you’re not familiar with cannabutter, cannabis-infused butter is likely one of the most tried and true staple cannabis recipes for any home cook.

If you’ve never made cannabutter before, it really is quite simple – although it can seem overwhelming at first.

It starts with decarboxylation, which activates the important cannabinoids, like CBD and THC, in the flower itself. 

After this simple process, simply combine the flower with butter in a slow cooker or double boiler and cook for 4 hours. 

If this is a brand new process for you, I have an easy beginner’s guide to making cannabutter that will walk you through the process with easy instructions and step-by-step photos. 

Coconut Oil

A sister to cannabutter, cannabis-infused coconut oil is a plant-based version of this staple recipe. 

If you desire, you can use cannabis coconut oil in place of cannabutter, but you want to ensure it is solidified to cream together with the sugar properly. 

I do not believe infused MCT oil will work well as a substitute in this recipe because it remains liquid regardless of the temperature and won’t cream together with the sugar. 

Cannabis Sugar

Cannabis sugar is white sugar that has been infused with a cannabis tincture like the Green Dragon or QWET freezer tincture. 

The alcohol in the tincture will evaporate while the extracted cannabinoids cling to the sugar crystals, leaving a versatile, easy-to-use cannabis-infused sugar. 

Once you have cannabis sugar made, you can use it interchangeably in recipes that call for white sugar, brown sugar, and more.

You can choose to infuse the cookie dough with both cannabis butter and cannabis sugar for a more potent, stronger final product for this recipe.

You can also choose to skip the cannabutter and infuse the cookie dough with cannabis sugar. 

If you choose to make cannabis sugar, you can also use it to make the cannabis icing for this recipe.

Conclusion

These cannabis cut-out sugar cookies with icing are more than just a sweet treat – they’re an opportunity to experience the therapeutic benefits of cannabis in a delicious and enjoyable way.

I understand that navigating the world of edible cannabis can be daunting, especially if it’s your first time.

But remember, I’ve been there too. Whether you’re looking for relief from chronic pain, anxiety, or depression or simply want to explore a new method of wellness, these cookies could be a great starting point.

And remember, the key is to start slow and low, giving your body ample time to react to the cannabinoids.

And if you’re hungry for more knowledge, don’t forget to sign up for my Edibles Made Easy Course, where I share more recipes, tips, and resources to help you on your cannabis journey.

Remember, I’m here with you every step of the way, sharing my own experiences and lessons learned. Let’s continue this journey together, one cookie at a time!