Falcanna's THC-Infused “Gorilla” Thin Mint Cookies
By Jeff Eckenrode
THC-infused butter and edibles
Chocolatey, crunchy and delightful. Who doesn’t like a thin mint cookie, after all?
We’ve combined the nostalgic and delicious flavors of thin mints with the perfect cannabis strain to compliment it: Falcanna’s Gorilla Thin Mint Cookies!
It’s the perfect THC-infused recipe to share with friends and is sure to be a hit at your next party.
Why Infuse Thin Mint Cookies with THC?
Not only are thin mint cookies delicious and flavorful, they taste fantastic fresh out of the over or the freezer!
And luck would have it that one of its main ingredients, butter, consists mostly of fats. Which makes it a perfect base to infuse products like THC oil into!
Ready to start? Then here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients for making THC-Infused “Gorilla” Thin Mint cookies:
THC-Infused Butter
7 grams Falanna Gorilla Cookies Flower
1 cup water
1 cup unsalted butter
Cookies
3/4 cup THC-Infused butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract*
1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
Topping
14 ounces quality semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon canola or vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract*
Instructions for making your own THC-infused butter
Step 1: Grind Your Cannabis Flower
First, grind 7 grams of Falcanna Gorilla Cookies flower. The finer you grind your flower, the more THC will be activated (making for more potent butter).
Step 2: Prepare Your Flower for Activating
Pre-heat your oven to 220 degrees. Put a sheet of aluminum foil on a baking sheet, and spread your ground cannabis flower onto the sheet.
Step 3: Activating Your Flower’s THC (Decarboxylation)
Once preheated, place your ground cannabis flower sheet into the oven. Bake for 50 minutes and then remove from the oven and let it cool.
The activated cannabis flower will have lost some of its green color and turned crispy.
Note: Be sure to turn on your ventilation fan and open your kitchen windows if possible. Baking cannabis can be very aromatic, so plan accordingly.
Step 4: Infusion
Combine 1 cup butter and 1 cup water in a pot and bring to a simmer over low heat or until the butter melts. Combine your activated cannabis flower with the butter and water and stir. Let it steep at a low temperature (180 degrees) for 3 hours. Stir often to prevent burning.
Step 5: Straining
After steeping, allow the thc-infused butter mixture to cool for one hour to prevent injury while straining.
Prepare a bowl, a strainer, and a cheesecloth for straining.
Once the mixture is cool to the touch, begin pouring the thc-infused butter mixture through the cheesecloth and strainer. This removes as much plant material as possible from your butter.
Step 6: Cooling
After you’ve removed as much plant material as possible, pour your thc-infused butter into a sealable tupperware and place in the refrigerator overnight.
The THC-infused butter will separate and solidify on top of the water.
Remove the butter from the water and your butter is now ready for baking!
Instructions for making THC-Infused Gorilla Thin Mint Cookies:
In a large bowl using a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the thc-infused butter for 1 minute on medium speed until completely smooth and creamy. Add the granulated sugar and beat on medium high speed until fluffy and light in color. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract on high speed. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
Sift the flour and cocoa powder together in a medium bowl. Whisk in the baking powder and salt until combined. On low speed, slowly mix into the wet ingredients until combined.
Divide the dough into 2 equal parts. Roll each portion out onto a piece of parchment to about 1/4″ thickness. Stack the pieces (with parchment paper between) onto a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Chilling is important to create the right consistency for your thin mint cookies. If chilling for more than a couple hours, cover the top dough piece with a single piece of parchment paper. You can chill for up to 2 days.
Once chilled, preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2-3 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Remove one of the dough pieces from the refrigerator and using a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut in circles. Transfer the cut cookie dough to the prepared baking sheet. Re-roll the remaining dough and continue cutting until all is used.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges appear set. The cookies will seem very soft in the centers. Make sure you rotate the baking sheet halfway through bake time. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before dipping in chocolate.
Once the cookies are cool, begin the topping: Melt the chopped chocolate and oil together in a double boiler or (carefully!) use the microwave. For the microwave, place the chocolate and oil in a medium heat-proof bowl. Melt in 15 second increments, stirring after each increment until completely melted and smooth. Once melted, stir in the peppermint extract. Dip each cooled cookie completely into the chocolate and use a fork to lift out. Tap the fork gently on the side of the bowl to allow excess chocolate to drip off. Place cookie onto a parchment or silicone baking mat-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet into the refrigerator to help the chocolate set. Once set, enjoy!
Cover and store leftover cookies at room temperature for up to 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. The cookies taste delicious cold. I love eaten straight from the freezer!
And voila! You’ve just made a delicious and fun THC-infused thin mint cookie that’s made from scratch: perfect for special occasions, holidays or weekends with friends.
Storing your THC-Infused Thin Mint Cookies:
Your thin mint cookies will stay fresh at room temperature for about 2-3 days when stored in an airtight container.
If placed in an airtight container your thin mint cookies will last in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Thin Mints, like most Girl Scout cookies, can last up to a whole year in the freezer when stored properly in an airtight container
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