Cannabis-Infused Citrus-Caramel Blondies
🍊 A Sweet, Zesty Escape—No Passport Required
Why This Recipe Deserves a Spot in Your Stash
Imagine golden, chewy blondies infused with citrusy brightness, melty caramel swirls, and a carefully measured dose of cannabis. They’re elegant, indulgent, and just subversive enough to be fun.
Unlike their brownie cousins, these aren’t drowned in chocolate. Instead, the orange zest and caramel shine—and so does the cannabis, bringing its own set of therapeutic perks. The result? Dessert with benefits.
Functional Perks of This Feel-Good Treat
✔️ Zesty orange brings a vitamin C boost and bright flavor
✔️ Cannabutter delivers relaxation, anti-inflammatory effects, and mood lift
✔️ Caramel makes it dessert—no further defense needed
What You’ll Need:
🛠️ Materials
Mixing bowls
9×9-inch baking pan
Parchment paper
🥣 Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup cannabutter, melted 🧈
¾ cup brown sugar, packed 🍯
1 large egg 🥚
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of one orange 🍊
½ cup caramel chips or chopped soft caramels 🍬
Step-by-Step Instructions
🔥 Step 1: Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line your 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper
🥄 Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt
🍯 Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine melted cannabutter and brown sugar
Stir until smooth, then beat in the egg and vanilla extract
Fold in the orange zest
🍪 Step 4: Combine & Add Caramel
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture
Stir in caramel chips or chopped soft caramels
🔥 Step 5: Bake & Cool
Spread batter evenly in the pan
Bake for 20–25 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is soft but set
Cool completely before slicing for clean edges and even effects
Dosing Guide: Know Before You Munch
💡 Assumes 20% THC flower used to make cannabutter.
½ cup cannabutter ≈ 350mg THC
1 pan = 16 blondies
🍪 Per-Blondie Estimates:
1 blondie ≈ 21.9mg THC
½ blondie ≈ 10.9mg THC
¼ blondie ≈ 5.4mg THC
⏳ Edibles take 60–90 minutes to take effect and may last 4–8 hours.
⚠️ Start with ¼ blondie. Wait. Don’t redose just because you “don’t feel it yet.”
💡 Why Cannabutter Potency Varies—And What That Means for You
Homemade cannabutter isn’t one-size-fits-all. Even with precise flower measurements, your final potency can shift based on multiple factors:
🧪 Key Influences:
THC/CBD content of the flower used (lab test or product label required)
Decarboxylation accuracy (temperature and time affect THC activation)
Infusion method (time, temperature, and fat type all matter)
Straining technique (squeezing plant matter vs. not can extract more THC or chlorophyll)
Butter quality and fat content (higher fat = better cannabinoid binding)
✅ Best Practices:
Lab test your cannabutter if possible
If not, calculate conservatively using flower THC percentage
Label every batch with strain, date, and estimated potency
Use the same method every time to improve consistency
Storage Tips
Store in an airtight container at room temp for 3–4 days
Refrigerate to extend freshness up to 10 days
Freeze individually wrapped pieces to make them last longer
Serving Ideas
Post-dinner treat with tea or warm milk
Midweek wind-down reward
Holiday gift for your most enlightened friends
A flavorful, functional twist on bake sale classics (for private audiences only, obviously)
🍊 Flavor & Strain Pairings: Choose Your Vibe
The flavor of these blondies is already a win—but pairing them with the right cannabis strain can subtly shape your experience. Think of it as aromatherapy, but edible.
Zesty & uplifting? Try strains like Tangie, Lemon Skunk, or Jack Herer. These citrus-forward profiles complement the orange zest and may support creativity, lightness, or social energy.
Mellow & dreamy? Infuse your butter with something like Granddaddy Purple, Northern Lights, or Wedding Cake. You’ll lean into the rich caramel while inviting deeper relaxation.
Balanced with focus? Strains like Harlequin or ACDC offer CBD-rich calm without sedation, great for daytime nibbling or stress support.
No matter your pick, aim for decarbed, lab-tested flower so you can dose with precision and enjoy the ride.
😬 Troubleshooting: Blondie Blunders & Easy Fixes
Don’t worry—baking with cannabis isn’t complicated, but it is chemistry. If something feels off, here’s how to course-correct:
Blondies came out dry? Your cannabutter may have been overheated or you baked a minute too long. Next time, reduce your infusion heat and check for doneness earlier.
They’re too oily or greasy? Either your batter wasn’t fully emulsified or the cannabutter separated during mixing. Try stirring longer before adding dry ingredients.
No noticeable effects? Review your decarboxylation process—it’s likely underdone. You want dry, golden cannabis—not dark brown, not green and grassy.
Too strong? Yep, it happens. Slice into smaller portions next time, and consider reducing the cannabutter to half butter, half regular.
💡 Pro tip: Take notes on each batch—timing, strain, effects. Your future self will thank you.
📊 Quick Dosing Math: Make It Personal
Not every batch of cannabutter is the same—and not every blondie needs to hit the same. Here’s a quick, DIY math formula to keep things accurate:
(THC % × 1,000) × Grams of Cannabis = Total mg THC
Total mg THC ÷ Tablespoons of Butter = mg per Tbsp
Let’s say:
3.5g of 20% THC flower = 700mg THC
If that goes into ½ cup of butter (8 tbsp), you’ve got ~87.5mg THC per tbsp
If your recipe uses 4 tbsp of that, total recipe = 350mg
Divide by number of blondies (16), you get ~21.9mg per piece
🔍 Want it lower dose? Use less cannabutter and supplement with regular butter.
🧠 Cannabis in the Kitchen: Edibles as Modern Ritual
Cannabis in food isn’t just a trend—it’s a reawakening. Across the country, more people are skipping the smoke and choosing edibles as a more mindful, intentional way to engage with cannabis.
Edibles allow for full-body effects, long-lasting relief, and the joy of flavor. They’re part chemistry, part culinary art, and all about enhancing the experience—not just the outcome.
This recipe is part of that shift: it’s about pleasure, wellness, and creating food you actually want to eat (not just tolerate to get the benefits). That’s what functional food should be.
🌙 When to Eat These: A Mood-Based Serving Guide
This recipe isn’t just for when you’re hungry—it’s for when you need a little something extra.
🍂 After a long day of peopling: Pair with a blanket and a “Do Not Disturb” mindset
🎁 As a lowkey edible gift: For the friend who bakes, meditates, and microdoses
📚 For a creative session: A half piece + journal = unexpected brilliance
🌧 On a rainy afternoon: Served warm with tea, a record playing in the background
🎉 After dinner on holidays: Quietly magical with zero social drama required
As always: start low, go slow, and make space for the experience.
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