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mopinko

(71,921 posts)
Sun Dec 15, 2019, 10:29 AM Dec 2019

got a baking question.

so, making a few spiked xmas cookies for special friends.
i have never baked w the stuff, as edibles dont work well for me. but my new domestic partner is a big edibles maker. he isnt a baker, tho.

so, here's my question- he is making me a batch of laced butter. but i am wondering about the structure of the butter once it has been melted. i'm figuring i will have to get it nice and cold, and whip it, and maybe chill it again before i use it.
i am hoping it will then cream w the sugar, and have a good structure. usually using butter that is too soft/warm will result in a chewier cookie. but that is all wrong for this one cookie in particular.

so, any baking tips for me?

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got a baking question. (Original Post) mopinko Dec 2019 OP
Chances are the canna butter will be very strong. alittlelark Dec 2019 #1
I'll second that recommendation - be careful as shit packman Dec 2019 #4
yeah, he is pretty good at that part. mopinko Dec 2019 #5
I have not made laced butter mercuryblues Dec 2019 #2
Magic butter Noah331 Dec 2019 #3
that is a great site, thanks. mopinko Dec 2019 #6
thats been on my wish list for years samnsara Dec 2019 #12
The rule of thumb I learned long ago is that it's fine to experiment when cooking, but when abqtommy Dec 2019 #7
meh. i'm a good enough baker to wing it. mopinko Dec 2019 #8
Then go for it! abqtommy Dec 2019 #9
It's still butter, infused or not, still just butter lettucebe Dec 2019 #10
best butter recipe from High Times womanofthehills Dec 2019 #11

alittlelark

(18,921 posts)
1. Chances are the canna butter will be very strong.
Sun Dec 15, 2019, 10:42 AM
Dec 2019

You will likely only need to use a small amt of the canna butter. I would make sure it is chilled first. Just cream the regular butter with the relatively small amt of canna butter - no special method ness. Be careful with the strength of the canna butter. Less is often better - you can always eat another cookie or two, but an overdose on edibles is a rather unpleasant experience.

 

packman

(16,296 posts)
4. I'll second that recommendation - be careful as shit
Sun Dec 15, 2019, 12:22 PM
Dec 2019

My daughter-in-law made a "guess" as to how much magic butter to put in and it had VERY bad unpleasant experiences all around.

mopinko

(71,921 posts)
5. yeah, he is pretty good at that part.
Sun Dec 15, 2019, 12:32 PM
Dec 2019

we will do the math so we at least know how strong they are. but it's a super yummy cookie, and we are assuming 2-3 per person.

mercuryblues

(15,200 posts)
2. I have not made laced butter
Sun Dec 15, 2019, 11:24 AM
Dec 2019

But I have added spices to butter. I soften it real well and stir in the spices. Sometimes it does melt all the way if I am not watching it closely. It doesn't make a difference, but it takes longer to reset and you have to stir it real good to reincorporate the liquids into the solids.

If you want to get fancy, while it is soft put it in molds and freeze until it is hardened/frozen. Remove and refill. Store in the refrigerator or freezer so it keeps its shape.

Found a perfect one for your idea

https://www.conceptsincandy.com/store/pc/Cannabis-Club-c150.htm

Noah331

(7 posts)
3. Magic butter
Sun Dec 15, 2019, 12:19 PM
Dec 2019

Look up magicbutter.com they are the experts in making and using canna butter . Lots of recipes and good advice. The cooking temperature is critical.

mopinko

(71,921 posts)
6. that is a great site, thanks.
Sun Dec 15, 2019, 12:35 PM
Dec 2019

man, that extractor looks like a great xmas gift, too.

abqtommy

(14,118 posts)
7. The rule of thumb I learned long ago is that it's fine to experiment when cooking, but when
Sun Dec 15, 2019, 01:27 PM
Dec 2019

baking always follow the recipe to assure good results. The reason for this is that cooking is just
fooling around but baking is science. So save some time and find some valid recipes. Good luck!

mopinko

(71,921 posts)
8. meh. i'm a good enough baker to wing it.
Sun Dec 15, 2019, 02:42 PM
Dec 2019

even tho i mostly only do it seriously once a year, i am pretty good at it.
these are time tested recipes.

lettucebe

(2,339 posts)
10. It's still butter, infused or not, still just butter
Sun Dec 15, 2019, 08:04 PM
Dec 2019

Use it like regular butter. There is absolutely no difference after being infused, other than the fact it now has magical properties

womanofthehills

(9,316 posts)
11. best butter recipe from High Times
Tue Dec 24, 2019, 04:51 PM
Dec 2019

bake your bud at 240 degrees for half hr or so to decarboxylate, spray with Ever Clear alcohol and let sit for 15 minutes, put into a crook pot (1/2 lb butter to about 30 grams pot) and cook on low in crock pot for about 6 hrs. When still warm, squeeze through a cheesecloth over a strainer, and then store in your freezer until use. You can use this to make one batch of 24- 30 cookies if you like your cookies strong or dilute it with butter. Just use as you would use regular butter in anything.

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