Quick & Easy Way to Make Kief Cookies

If you love to make your own edibles but you don’t have a lot of time, kief cookies are the way to go. These are also great for beginner-level and novice bakers because they’re easy to prepare and they require no cannabutter. All you have to do is collect the kief, heat it up, and mix it into your favorite cookie recipe. It’s that simple.

How Are Kief Cookies Different From Cannabis Cookies?

Kief cookies are a type of cannabis cookie; they’re just prepared a bit differently than conventional canna-cookies. Most cannabis cookie recipes will require you to make a batch of cannabutter (cannabis-infused butter) and use it in place of regular butter when baking your sweets. With kief cookies, you’re just collecting the sticky kief from the plant and mixing it right into the batter.

In addition to being easier to prepare, kief cookies can be much more psychoactive than regular pot cookies. That’s because you’re collecting the sticky resin where most of the THC is stored. This is good news for the thrifty baker because even a small gram of kief can go a long way, often covering two or more batches.

What Is Kief?

Kief refers to the resin glands on the cannabis plant. It’s the sticky part of the trichome system that has a powdery appearance and easily separates from the plant. These crystals are rich in cannabinoids (THC, CBD, etc) and terpenes.

Kief is often extracted from the plant and compressed into a highly potent cannabis concentrate. It can contain up to 50% THC or more in some cases, so a little goes a long way. Keep this in mind when preparing your cookies, as kief can pack a powerful punch.

How to Extract Your Kief

The first step is to grind down the cannabis and separate the crystals from the plant. This is easy to achieve using a multi-chamber herb grinder like the Croc Crusher 4 Piece Herb Grinder. You can save 10% on this and other grinders when you use our coupon code SAVEONCANNA10 at KING’s Pipe online headshop.

1. Fill the grinder with your dry herb.
2. Break up the larger buds with your fingers and fill up all of the space between the teeth.
3. Close the lid and twist it about 10 times.
4. Open the grinder and collect your kief.

You can set the ground bud aside for a smoke-out, but what you want right now is the kief. You’ll find it in the bottom chamber.

How to Prepare Your Kief

Before adding the kief to your cookies, you need to decarboxylate it. This is the heating process that converts cannabinoids from their acid form to their active form (e.g. THCA to THC). If you don’t decarboxylate first, you’ll be left with a bitter taste and no buzz. Thankfully, decarboxylating is easy.

1. Preheat your oven to 245 degrees.
2. Spread your fresh kief over a clean baking sheet.
3. Bake for 35 minutes.

Now the real fun begins.

How to Make Kief Cookies

You can make kief cookies with store-bought cookie dough, or you can use your own favorite cookie recipe. The only difference is that you’re going to fold the kief into the dough before baking.

So just flatten a piece of dough into a cookie shape, create a small basin in the center, and sprinkle a pinch of kief into the basin before folding the cookie into a ball. Then bake as normal. That’s all there is to it.

But remember, kief is very psychoactive, so you really do want to add just a pinch and no more. If you’re looking for a bit of inspiration with a useful recipe, you can use the following chocolate chip cookie recipe.

Kief Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 egg
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
• ½ cup salted butter (softened)
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ grams kief (approx.)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
2. Mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a mixing bowl.
3. Mix butter, vanilla, white sugar, and brown sugar in a separate bowl.
4. Add eggs to the butter/sugar bowl and beat until fluffy.
5. Mix in the dry ingredients from the first bowl until combined.
6. Add chocolate chips and stir.
7. Roll the mixture into cookie-sized shapes and place a small pinch of kief in the center of each.
8. Fold the kief into the cookies, and place them on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cookies start to turn brown.
10. Let cool for 2 to 5 minutes.

If you try these cookies and you love them, let us know! Or share your own favorite kief recipes in the comments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the basics I need to know about making edibles with kief?

When cooking with kief, the most essential aspect to take into account is decarboxylation. This is the process of applying heat to your cannabis flower or kief to activate the THC and CBD. Without decarboxylation, your edibles may lack potency as you don’t fully activate the psychoactive compounds.

How do I decarb kief for use in my edible cookie recipe?

To decarb kief, you’ll need to spread it out on a cookie sheet covered with a sheet of parchment paper. Place this in the oven set to about 230 degrees for 30 minutes. Afterwards, your decarbed kief will be activated and ready to infuse into your favourite recipes.

How do I determine the dosage when cooking with kief?

Calculating dosage when making edibles with kief can be a bit tricky. A helpful guideline is to consider that 1 gram of kief generally holds about a 50% THC content. Therefore, using a dosage calculator is advised to determine the amount of kief to use in your edibles.

Is the strain of cannabis important when making cannabis-infused edibles?

Yes, the strain of cannabis you choose to extract kief from can affect the potency and effects of cannabis in your edibles. Strains high in THC will create a more potent psychoactive effect, while strains high in CBD will be more medicinal with less psychoactive effects.

What is the best way to make potent cannabis edibles using kief?

The easiest way to create potent edibles using kief is through infusion. After decarboxylating your kief, add it to your choice of fat (like butter or oil). Simmer it on a low heat for a longer period of time – this allows the THC and CBD to bind to the fat creating a potent cannabis-infused product.

Can I use kief to make any type of edible?

Yes, once decarbed and infused into a fat, kief can be used in any recipes where you would use that fat. This method is a great way to make a wide list of ingredients for delicious edibles. Adding kief can turn any recipe into a cannabis edible.

How long do the effects of cannabis edibles made with kief last?

The effects of cannabis edibles can vary greatly depending on the individual’s tolerance, metabolism, and the potency of the edibles. Generally, the effects can last anywhere from 4 to 12 hours.

Is there any recent posts or trends on making edibles with kief?

Yes, making edibles with kief and cooking with cannabis in general has become increasingly popular. There are many recent posts and tutorials available online that can guide you through the complete process and even provide creative recipe ideas.

What are some tips for cooking with kief for the first time?

Start with a small amount of kief, about a teaspoon or so. Also, remember to decarboxylate your kief to properly activate the THC and CBD. Monitor your cooking temperatures carefully to avoid burning the kief and losing potency. Suggested baking temperature is below 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Are there any legalities or rights reserved around making edibles with cannabis products?

Laws around cannabis products, including edibles, vary widely by location. It is always advised to check the laws in your local area before starting. Some areas may have rights reserved or restrictions on manufacturing edibles even for personal use.

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