Brownies for Beginners ... done right in a couple of hours

[MVP]

Well folks, I am sitting here with a nice batch of snacks baking in the oven right now so I thought I would be kind and share so that all you kids out there can bake up some killer Beginner Brownies.

Now the recipe is for Beginner Bakers, but don't be fooled - you need to be able to handle your herb cuz the effect is not a beginner's buzz!

Made from a store-bought Brownie Mixâ?¦

Ingredients

- ¼ oz Good Bud
- 1 packaged Brownie Mix for an 8â?� x 8â?� baking pan (in this example I used Chocolate Lovers Double Fudge Brownies Mix)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 jar of pre-made Chocolate Frosting (optional)

Step One: Make the Canna Oil

Clean all of the bud, removing stems, seeds, and sun leaves. Place the seeds aside if you are so lucky to find good ones. I recommend using a large plastic plate (or Frisbee like I do) to separate the bud from the stems and a mixing bowl to hold the cleaned bud.

Place the cleaned bud in a coffee bean grinder and grind it into a fine powder.

Take the amount of oil specified in the store-bought brownie mix (I use organic coconut oil - high sat. fat :thumbsup:, but not a GMO - genetically modified food), and add it to a stainless steel sauté pan on medium heat. Stir in the green bud powder as the oil is heating up, reducing heat to medium-low and cooking it for a total of 20 â?? 30 minutes. Make sure you reduce the heat early and cook the bud oil slowly. Do not let it heat to the point where the oil is smoking or the bud turns dark brown or black. The oil should be a greenish brown color and the bud material a golden or medium brown at most.

Alternatively you can use the same method I do if you have a crockpot - check out Flameon's HOW TO post here (http://boards.cannabis.com/recipes/137592-cannabis-cooking-made-easy-tutorial-guide.html)·

IMPORTANT: LET THE OIL COOL FOR A WHILE BEFORE ADDING IT TO THE MIX OR IT MAY REACT BADLY WITH THE WATER AND EGG. YOU DON'T WANT A FRIED EGG IN YOUR BROWNIES!

Optional: strain the oil through a cheesecloth, or add the unstrained bud oil to the brownie mix (which is what I do as long as I don't see any big ass stems or pieces in the oil) and follow the directions on the Brownie Mix package.

Step Two: Make the Brownie Mix

Preheat oven to 325 degrees while greasing the bottom of the 8â?�x8â?� metal baking pan. I use butter rather than shortening.

Combine the Brownie Mix, eggs, water, and fudge packet with the Green Bud Oil in the mixing bowl and stir by hand (for approximately 50 strokes) until well blended. Do not over blend or mix it too much.

Pour the brownie mix into the 8â?�x8â?� metal baking pan and distribute the mix evenly with a spatula or spoon for best results.

Place the baking pan in the 325 degree preheated oven and bake for approximately 35 â?? 40 minutes in a conventional oven, or 30-35 minutes if using a convection oven.

TIME OUT, GOTTA RUN REAL QUICK, THE TIMER WENT OFF AND THEY GOTTA COOL!! :stoned:

Remove brownies and place them on a wire rack to cool completely. In other words cool to the touch on the bottom of the pan.

Step Three: Finish the Brownies and Enjoy!

Take a spatula and run along sides of pan to separate the cooled brownie from the pan. Remove from baking pan by turning upside down over a plate or cutting board.

Optional: When brownie is completely cooled, spread on frosting generously or to suit your individual taste preference. Place the brownie in refrigerator to set up frosting.

Cut the 8â?�x8â?� brownie into 16 equal pieces in a 4x4 pattern. This is a 16 serving recipe.

Each delicious brownie is good for 4-6 hours. Two brownies can be a bit too much, but some people like to go for it, so give it a try and have fun! Personally, I recommend starting with ½ brownie, wait 2 hours, then consume more if you are not feeling the effects you desire.

These are very good for pain relief and insomnia, as well as relief from anxiety if you consume in moderate amounts. WARNING: Overconsumpation can result in a 'bad trip' and cause anxiety and related issues. Go slow until you know your personal tolerance!

That's it gals and guys. You just made MVP Beginner Brownies! I'll post pics from my crappy little camera phone in a bit... Enjoy!

MVP :jointsmile:

P.S. if ya like what ya see, you can gimme Rep by clicking the scales in the upper right corner... be sure to write a note too

[MVP]

pic 1
brownie mix and good saturated fat, such as clarified butter or coconut oil

pic 2
crockpot and cannabis grinder. looks just like a coffee grinder but only has 1 use - your cannabis

pic 3
the oil after cooking. notice the small stems floating that I removed later with chop sticks... dont't want that in there

pic 4
pour it in the pan, spread it out, and watch it while it bakes... stick around and make sure it turns out okay, don't go goof off

[Flameon]

Bang on job!

Coconut oil, brownies and good weed, a perfect combo! How many did they make?

[nurse maryjane]

ok, just followed this recipe....they're cooling as I type. i'll report back in a couple of hours as to the effects (if i'm able to type LOL)

[Zwitter]

Thanks man! My boyfriend and I are trading off stirring the saucepan gently as I speak. We didn't use quite as much bud - probably about a 20 bag - and ground it up in a coffee grinder, scooped out the keif and threw that in there, too. It smells nice, and the oil is starting to turn greenish. We looked all over in our store, but couldn't find coconut oil - we're using veggie oil instead. 14 grams of fat per tablespoon :)

That and some Ghiradelli Double Chocolate brownie mix...we'll report back and let you know how it turned out.

[MVP]

That and some Ghiradelli Double Chocolate brownie mix...we'll report back and let you know how it turned out.

Oh yum! The Ghiradelli Double Chocolate is what I made 3 weeks ago and they were damn delicious! :thumbsup:

I myself am just about to woof down one of the brownies that I made the other night when I wrote this post. I havn't been able to set aside 5-6 hours since then, which is what you need to be prepared for when you 'take flight'...

I'M REPEATING THIS TO BE CLEAR AND SAFE:
If you are new to edibles just be aware that they take much longer to kick in and have a much longer effect as well. In other words, oral ingestion creeps up on you!

I recommend starting with ½ brownie (based on 1/4 oz per batch), wait 2 hours, then consume more if you are not feeling the effects you desire. If you use less bud in the mix then apply common sense and adjust accordingly.

It is easy to say about an hour later, "This is having no effect, so I'll have just one more"... this is not a good idea as most effects intensify 2-3 hours after ingestion. Just be aware that overconsumpation can result in a 'bad trip' and cause anxiety and related issues. Go slow until you know your personal tolerance!

Enjoy!

MVP :jointsmile:

[MVP]

So here is what's going on: I decided to go to the gym and run errands before sampling the brownie (for obvious reasons). I got back and showered and ate 1/2 brownie at 6pm on a relatively empty stomach.

Background:
1/4 of good buds in brownie batch
baked in 8 in x 8 in pan, then cut into 16 pieces
I ate 1/2 brownie so I have 15 1/2 pieces left
The Math shows that each brownie contains 0.44 gram, so I ingested approx. 0.22 gram

Personally, I prefer to gauge the effectiveness of the treat on an empty stomach b/c my system is much more responsive in this manner. In other words I know what situation I will get myself into if I have one after watching football and drinking beer all day, or if I eat a bowl of cereal early in the morning and then want a brownie a couple of hours later.

So right now I am feeling a little heady, craving a little more high - NOTE: This is the point where a lot of newbies screw up and munch down another one. Resist the urge! If you are 2-3 hours in and the effects havn't accelerated to the point where you are really, really buzzed THEN go ahead and have another 1/2 piece.

I'll check in about 8pm to give another update.

[MVP]

OK, its now a bit after 830pm and I got hungry a little after 7pm and got a bite to eat. I'm still feeling kinda heady but not the body effects I normally do by now. I made this batch of brownies from the branches/buds that were KO-ed by the "Falling Cola" (read more) (http://boards.cannabis.com/grow-lounge/137140-help-my-largest-cola-just-bent-over-its-weight-911-call.html), so they are a bit premature but still sticky and smelly.

So no surprise now - I decided to take another 1/2 brownie. Going into this I guessed the partially mature buds would be heady and I would need to go for whole brownie. I've decided that is the case so I now will see what this other 1/2 does and post again sometime...

MVP :jointsmile:

[MVP]

Wow, that other 1/2 brownie had me couchlocked by 10pm and I was out like a light by midnight. Good stuff, next time I'm gonna eat a whole brownie about an hour after a decent meal and see how it works out for me.

Anyone else give this a try yet? What did you experience?

MVP :jointsmile:

[nurse maryjane]

We put in way more weed than was advised, two small brownies each did the trick so well I was unable to come back and post yesterday. Took it easy this morning and had a half a brownie and a nap, waking up high is a surreal experience. Thanks for this wonderful treat.

[nurse maryjane]

Anybody ever try this with cheesecake brownies? I've got some oil left over from yesterday and I think I'm gonna run and get some cheesecake brownie mix and try with that....I'll post the outcome...

[MVP]

Anybody ever try this with cheesecake brownies? I've got some oil left over from yesterday and I think I'm gonna run and get some cheesecake brownie mix and try with that....I'll post the outcome...

Never tried it but love experimenting with edibles so definitely take notes and post so I can see what happens! I'm sure there are others lurking here that would like to see the results too.

[YotaBoy]

Man, I can't wait until I make some of these. I want to store them in my room so I can have them right before bed.

[itzbutters]

Nice, but I found that exact recipe was at a bookmarked site I had, it might even be a little easier to use, but anyway: Pot Brownies (http://applesoft.com/brownies/)

Check it out, it goes into detail pretty nicely, I hate when guides don't elaborate and I'm stuck, because I honestly did not know what a cheesecloth was. lol. Nice guide OP. I'm going to make brownies on the 26th with 2 other people. We gonna use 5 grams I'll post how it went if I can remember lol.

[MVP]

Nice, but I found that exact recipe was at a bookmarked site I had, it might even be a little easier to use, but anyway: Pot Brownies (http://applesoft.com/brownies/)

Check it out, it goes into detail pretty nicely, I hate when guides don't elaborate and I'm stuck, because I honestly did not know what a cheesecloth was. lol. Nice guide OP. I'm going to make brownies on the 26th with 2 other people. We gonna use 5 grams I'll post how it went if I can remember lol.

Hey butters, looks pretty similar. Definitely tell us how your baking experience turns out...

A quick hint: if you use a regular aluminum bud grinder you will have to strain since that is a rough grinder. If you use a coffee bean grinder for your cannabis it turns it into a fine powder and you won't have to strain it and you won't have crunchy bits of herb in the mix.

Also using a crock pot to make the cannaoil is a better way to go IMO since you set it up, let it heat, and you don't have to stir it or watch it. The crockpot method takes a bit longer but seems to activate the herb more for a super potent treat/trip. In other words it maximizes the potency of the oil.

Just make sure not to overdo it consumptionwise... or be prepared for a wild ride! Good luck and have fun!

MVP :jointsmile:

[nurse maryjane]

ok so the cheesecake brownies were sort of a bust....ran a little short on time and oil so i had to mix half plain oil in...just got a slight buzz.....will try again this weekend and report back...

[pass_the_dubbie]

I made a lovely batch of brownies...thing was I was hungry so I couldnt help eating loads of it before I cooked it...it tasted that great.

[cm8883]

Ok, I have a question...I have a little over a 1/4 oz. of some terrible bud. It tastes so bad when I smoke it, I've decided to try to make some brownies for the first time with it. Since it's below avg. bud, is it even worth the effort?

[MVP]

Hmmm, the bigger question is does it give you a buzz? If it does then it is worth trying it out in a brownie mix.

You'll probably want to clean it really well and after you prepare the oil strain it (unless you use a coffee grinder to pulverize the herb into a fine powder).

Besides, it sounds like it will taste better in chocolate brownies than in a pipe or joint.

[cm8883]

Hmmm, the bigger question is does it give you a buzz? If it does then it is worth trying it out in a brownie mix.

You'll probably want to clean it really well and after you prepare the oil strain it (unless you use a coffee grinder to pulverize the herb into a fine powder).

Besides, it sounds like it will taste better in chocolate brownies than in a pipe or joint.

Actually, no, it doesn't, but I'm used to good stuff, so I was hoping that if I baked it into brownies, it would get me a little high, at least. I just don't want to waste it.

[MVP]

IMO anything is worth a try once. Therefore if you have the time and the $4.00 for the ingredients, ya might as well give it a whirl. Who knows you might be surprised. If you bake 'em up post back the results so we all can learn from your experience.

MVP :jointsmile:

[cm8883]

IMO anything is worth a try once. Therefore if you have the time and the $4.00 for the ingredients, ya might as well give it a whirl. Who knows you might be surprised. If you bake 'em up post back the results so we all can learn from your experience.

MVP :jointsmile:


Yep, that's what I was thinking. I'm gonna bake them this weekend. :thumbsup:

[weedmant]

could you make weed cookies? I imagine it would be very good!

[the image reaper]

I make pot brownies and cookies every harvest ... but, I started using a crockpot recently, makes it so much easier ... I melt down a whole stick of unsalted butter with an ounce or two of weed, plus enough water to keep it 'soupy' ... put the crockpot on Low for 6 hours or so, after it heats up ... the water keeps the mixture temps to under 212, you may have to add water occasionally ... strain, etc ... when it cools, the butter wil harden, lift it off the remaining water ... mix the cannabutter into your recipes ... :jointsmile:

[cm8883]

Ok, just popped them in the oven. I'm so glad I decided to do this...the bud I used wasn't good, but at least now I know how to do it. The only thing I did differently was use a 13 x 9 pan and a diff kind of brownie mix. I honestly don't think I'll feel too much from these, but that cannaoil suuuuurrrree did smell good warming up :thumbsup:

Will report back after I've had some

[prairieplantsystems]

I tried a recipe very close to this one last time I made brownies, and it works great. I read a lot of other recipes and they cook their oil for stuff like 6 hours, thats insane, I don't see any benefit in this as pretty much all the resin is dissolved in the butter after 30 mins tops. With my similar recipe, 1/16th of the mix containing .5g was enough to give me a retarded buzz. I ate a decent meal and about 1-2 hours after ate the brownie and the effect is so strong it takes away any desire I have to get high for at least a week.

[MVP]

Ok, just popped them in the oven. I'm so glad I decided to do this...the bud I used wasn't good, but at least now I know how to do it. The only thing I did differently was use a 13 x 9 pan and a diff kind of brownie mix. I honestly don't think I'll feel too much from these, but that cannaoil suuuuurrrree did smell good warming up :thumbsup:

Will report back after I've had some

Very cool! A big part of "cooking with cannabis" is the experimentation and trial/error aspect. I am glad you took the plunge and decided to go for it. We are looking forward to hearing how it all turns out!

I can tell you from experience it takes a little practice, but it is fun to witness one's skills improve quickly after just a few batches. Same applies with growing, but growing is a lot more involved and takes longer to see the fruits of your labor.

[cm8883]

Ok, since I used a 13 x 9 pan, and it was bad weed, I had two brownies about 6 hours ago. I felt the total body relaxation, felt kinda like I had taken half a muscle relaxer or something. Then I promptly fell asleep! I can see now how canna recipes would be sooo beneficial to people suffering from so many types of physical ailments.

What a shame my state is so close-minded. But, can't expect much living in the Bible belt. :(

[mejames]

used a 1/4 of good bud using coconut oil simmer 30 minutes I ate too almost was totally baked 4 10 hours I was comfortably numb thanks for the recipe it is the bomb

[MVP]

Glad to hear that you that it worked well for you. It is simple and will get most people bombed off thier asses :D

[cwesto]

I love ur recipe MVP, i used one almost identicle and, and like u said i ate 2 browniew and was in the same seat for like 5 hours. Anyways , i just harvested a plant and was wondering if i could use the little bottom shit buds and the sugar leaves to simmer in the oil??? If this does work, i would probably put in more like a 1/2 oz. of plant matter (bottom shit buds and sugar leaves.)

Will my plan work?

[MVP]

Should work. Fire it up with somewhere between 1/2 oz to 1 oz and (as long as the grow/bud is good) you'll have success.

Make sure you cook the oil a bit longer - I sometimes let it simmer in my crock pot up to 3 hours - to get all of the THC activated and into the oil. Believe me it is worth the effort!

MVP :jointsmile:

[StickyfingahZ]

Im gonna try these,you make it look too easy.

[akimbo1013]

Ok thanks mvp for the faq. I'm going to be making some brownies soon and had a few questions. First I am going to be using about an ounce of really good mids (yes oxymoron), should I simmer the weed and oil for any longer then 30 min since I am using a good bit of bud? Second, if I can't find coconut oil whats the second best oil that I should use. And lastly how long should I preheat the oil before dumping the weed in? Thanks.

[MVP]

I am going to be using about an ounce of really good mids (yes oxymoron)

A few thoughts here:

1) I personally have never used more than a half ounce in a batch of brownies. They were so potent that I could only eat 1/2 brownie at a time, and there were 16 brownies per batch (32 servings total). Something to consider...

2) If you have not cooked with cannabis before, I recommend starting small so if anything goes wrong, you don't ruin a large amount of herb. I started with a quarter, everything went fine, so I stepped up to a half. It is super important to pulverize the herb (coffee grinder) so that all the THC can be activated and extracted.


...should I simmer the weed and oil for any longer then 30 min since I am using a good bit of bud?

When I am making oil that will be used for brownies, I let it go for up to an hour, even longer if using a crock pot. Using a crock pot to make the cannaoil is a better way to go IMO since you set it up, let it heat, and you don't have to stir it or watch it. It is also less likely to burn the oil. The crockpot method takes a bit longer but seems to activate the herb more for a super potent treat/trip. In other words it maximizes the potency of the oil.

Whatever you do, if you are cooking the oil on the stovetop instead of a crockpot, don't leave it unattended. If it begins to burn or create a lot of odor, you are burning off THC. Plan to read a magazine or book in the kitchen while making the oil. It will be well worth the effort.


If I can't find coconut oil whats the second best oil that I should use. And lastly how long should I preheat the oil before dumping the weed in? Thanks.

When making brownies I will use either coconut oil, or regular vegetable oil that is high in saturated fat. I don't recommend Olive Oil. I heat the oil for about 5 minutes before adding the herb. Be sure that the oil is NOT smoking or you will be wasting THC by burning it off... If the oil just barely bubbles every minute or two but is not smoking, that is what I shoot for personally.

[akimbo1013]

thanks mvp. I'm probably going to roll a blunt or two out of the zip and then use the rest for the brownies. thanks for the help

[StickyfingahZ]

I found a box of Brownie mix this morning.I had just Burned 2 bowls earlier and thought,I would try this out.
I didnt have any coconut oil,So I used some olive oil and some butter.I dont have a scale or coffee grinder,So I threw a bunch of nuggets in the magic bullet and let that stuff grind.I got about 3 Tablespoons of Powdered weed after wards and heat it up in a saucepan,at just below medium for awhile and turned it down to low and just kep stirring for about 30 minutes.I figured I had a small amount of weed,so I decided to make a half batch of brownies and put them in cupcake tins.I licked the spoon of the mix after and it tasted good,I could definately taste the weed.
I got them in the Oven for another 10 minutes.I dunno if they will even work out,but either way,the munchies are kickin in and Cant wait for the brownies.

[MVP]

I found a box of Brownie mix this morning.I had just Burned 2 bowls earlier and thought,I would try this out.
I didnt have any coconut oil,So I used some olive oil and some butter.I dont have a scale or coffee grinder,So I threw a bunch of nuggets in the magic bullet and let that stuff grind.I got about 3 Tablespoons of Powdered weed after wards and heat it up in a saucepan,at just below medium for awhile and turned it down to low and just kep stirring for about 30 minutes.I figured I had a small amount of weed,so I decided to make a half batch of brownies and put them in cupcake tins.I licked the spoon of the mix after and it tasted good,I could definately taste the weed.
I got them in the Oven for another 10 minutes.I dunno if they will even work out,but either way,the munchies are kickin in and Cant wait for the brownies.

Sounds like you are on your way! My best advice is to make sure that you don't eat too many the first time around since ingested herb produces more intense, long lasting highs... just not as quickly. I usually feel it hit me in waves, starting after about 45-90 minutes - depending on whether I have an empty stomach or not. Then I feel new peaks about every hour or two until 4-6 hours from the time I ate the first one.

It all depends on the quality of the herb, and how well the THC infused into the oil. Sometimes I need to eat 2 brownies, but I never eat the 2nd one until 90-120 minutes into the high. The first time my GF ate brownies with me she munched down 2 of them right away. She was TOO HIGH - I told her but she didn't listen, silly girl :D.

At any rate let us know how they turn out for you..... enjoy the flight!

MVP :jointsmile:

[StickyfingahZ]

Okay,Sorry for not getting back sooner.
After I got them outthe oven and cooled,I ate one....I was still high from when I was smoking earlier,but I waited an hour and nothing....>So I ate another.I wound up eating all of them(8 Brownie muffins) with some chocolate milk.I had the munchies and figured since 2 of them within 2 hours wasn't getting me higher I might as well down the whole batch.(I only made a half batch).
My experience was,I didnt get higher than I was,I stayed the same and I fell asleep at like 3:30pm and I woke up this morning still feeling as high as I was before I slept.I Didnt get higher,but the stoned feeling I had before I ate the brownies seemed to linger for HOURS.I slept for 15 hours.My brother told me they woke me cause they thought I was dead.But I dont remember being woken up.He said I was sleeping really still.

I would like to do this again,with more weed though.I like how I am still feeling stoned.Pretty long lasting.I wonder if you could keep the brownies in the freezer and if they would still be good throughout the week....?

[akimbo1013]

OK so I made the brownies. First we used the whole ounce because some people that were in on the brownies were not able to meet up before we cooked them so we thought it would be unfair to smoke a bunch of the weed without them. Plus I wanted the brownie to be the first time I got stoned that day. We cooked the oz in oil for about an hour. I used a little more oil than the recipe called for and 1 more egg. The weed was ground up pretty well so we decided not to strain the oil. So we cooked them and they turned out perfect. Actually good. Not really greasy or oily. So 8 people are in on the brownies, we decided to cut the pan into 8 pieces. It was my idea to make the brownies but a few things happened and a friend actually ended up getting the weed and spotting all the money to get it. It happened pretty quick and we all just decided to eat the whole brownie. So basically there was an eighth in each brownie. Man they were great. I went to a ween concert and had a great time. Didn't really do much dancin but I haven't been in the dancin mood anyway lately. It was almost like I was trippin at times. Really a pretty strange stone. Never really gotten that f'd up off of eating weed. This time I did. Anyway your recipe worked great, next time I might make them a little less stout. Maybe. Thanks

[RedRum]

I tried to make brownies once. I made them and ate two of them and waited 30 minutes. I had friends telling me to be careful because they said "I would really get out of my head". Anyways, after feeling nothing I ate a couple more, then just decided to eat them all at once. I felt like Kobayashi at a brownie eating contest. Chasing every disgusting piece with water, trying not to puke.

After eating the whole tray, and sitting in front of the tv waiting to feel something, I finally felt like maybe I was sitting next to someone who was toking and I got a second hand drag....but that's it. I gotta try this again some day, as I must have done something seriously wrong......

Sounds like this recipe would be a good place to start.....

[StickyfingahZ]

I just did my Second batch of brownies today.I was kinda scaed,I diddnt wanna waste my money.But I did it,and it is AWESOME!
I tried grinding up the shake and added Olive oil,I let that sit for 120 hours....5 days.
I used this same recipe and divide the brownies into 4 squares.I ate half of one,It was So Oily.But I ate it and probably an hour later I was so Damn Toasted,I still am.ITs Too Good!
I was cleaning my house and everything,it was weird,I had so much energy all of a sudden and I am feeling too good.I put the rest in the fridge.

[MVP]

StickyfingahZ,

Nice to hear your success story. The fear of screwing up the recipe and wasting precious herb took me a while too. But once I did it and launched into space the fear was gone and I have the perfect cure for my insomnia when I need it.

MVP :jointsmile:

[jimmyL262]

if i cook the oil how long will the house smell like weed?

[MVP]

If it smells like weed your temps are a little bit too high. I cook at night with the back door open to let any small smell escape. It will only stay around until you 'burp' the house and let in new air. Or maybe try an air sanitizer like Oust or something...

[SantaClawz]

I am so making these when I harvest. Has anyone tried cooking it right after harvest, literally skipping drying the herb? I know it would probally taste like plant matter, just wondering.

[StickyfingahZ]

StickyfingahZ,

Nice to hear your success story. The fear of screwing up the recipe and wasting precious herb took me a while too. But once I did it and launched into space the fear was gone and I have the perfect cure for my insomnia when I need it.

MVP :jointsmile:


This is awesome for insomnia,I had another brownie this morning before I went to the swap meet.It was fun walking around all baked and buying stuff.
I was very scared to make another batch of brownies,for fear of spending a bunch of money and it not working.But I think now that I got the hang of it,I'll be doing this aLOT MOre now.

[massivewhite]

MVP you often speak of eating them after eating verses not eating having an affect on the effect brownies. I was wondering which way this goes like if they hit sooner if you just ate or take longer if you just ate.

[igotgreens123]

is it better if u eat the brownie on a empty stomach..i ended up eating some food befor eating brownie.. i eat 2 fire ass brownie's but they have not fully kicked in i feel it coming up... its been 40 mins since i eat the first one and like 10 mins that i eat the other one...

[MVP]

MVP you often speak of eating them after eating verses not eating having an affect on the effect brownies. I was wondering which way this goes like if they hit sooner if you just ate or take longer if you just ate.
It will hit you quicker and have a stronger effect if you eat brownies on an empty stomach. Also I have eaten them after a workout when my body is in need of nutrients and the absorption rate is higher. If you eat them after a meal there is more material in your system and it slows absorption.


is it better if u eat the brownie on a empty stomach..i ended up eating some food befor eating brownie.. i eat 2 fire ass brownie's but they have not fully kicked in i feel it coming up... its been 40 mins since i eat the first one and like 10 mins that i eat the other one...

Typically a person should eat 1 brownie, wait 1-1/2 hour, then eat another. Especially those that are inexperienced with brownies. The reason is lots of people get way too high and have to lay down and pass out. Not all people, but many that eat too much too quick...

[igotgreens123]

idk but wtf iam on my third brownie and all i felt was a lil tried.... idk if i should eat a other or wait a lil more... i used everything u said but i used 1/2 O... of ok bud... the brownie's taste like st8 up weed and r mad yummy.. but still nothing..

[MVP]

idk but wtf iam on my third brownie and all i felt was a lil tried.... idk if i should eat a other or wait a lil more... i used everything u said but i used 1/2 O... of ok bud... the brownie's taste like st8 up weed and r mad yummy.. but still nothing..

If it has been more than an hour since you ate the last one then you might wanna chow down another. Personally I wait 2 hours from the last one if I eat 2 or more brownies so they don't kick my ass all at once. As long as you don't have anywhere you have to be and you can veg and crash if they all hit you at once then you could eat more. Just be careful and don't go out driving around or nothing like that....

[igotgreens123]

idk if its cuz the bud was not that good.... cuz its been 6 hours since i ate my first one.... iam on my fifth one and going to a party in a bit so iam going to eat a few more but all i feel is sleepy and numb... the first time i ate a brownie i was way more fucked up then this time....

[MVP]

idk if its cuz the bud was not that good.... cuz its been 6 hours since i ate my first one.... iam on my fifth one and going to a party in a bit so iam going to eat a few more but all i feel is sleepy and numb... the first time i ate a brownie i was way more fucked up then this time....

Sounds like better herb will give you a better shot at getting that F-ed up again... :wtf: ;)

[StickyfingahZ]

I Did this again today with like a 1/4 ounce of shake I had left over.I noticed when using the restroom,It smells like weed.

[bogoljub777]

keep that heat high when cooking. thats the key my friend. alot of people say to keep heat low, over extended periods of time.... but i have found that dosent work at all.

cooking on low heat for 30 minutes is the same as low heat for 30 hours.

it makes no difference on cooking time.

what makes a difference is cooking heat. im not saying burn the fuck out of it..... but you have to get it hot enough for the weed to turn at least red brown.

if the weed is still green, you are not done cooking!!!

[bluebird]

MVP: I have a few questions for you, just so I can be aware of any adjustments that I may need to make.

What is your altitude? How many ft above sea level? What are the average humidities your climate has? All of these things drastically affect baking results.

Thanks! It's looking like I'm going to have to take a bit of a long trip next week, and I may need brownies in order to deal with it successfully and without getting into too much trouble.


:jointsmile:

[MVP]

MVP: I have a few questions for you, just so I can be aware of any adjustments that I may need to make.

What is your altitude? How many ft above sea level? What are the average humidities your climate has? All of these things drastically affect baking results.

Thanks! It's looking like I'm going to have to take a bit of a long trip next week, and I may need brownies in order to deal with it successfully and without getting into too much trouble.


:jointsmile:

I am 10 ft above sea level, coastal SoCal climate, humidity 30-50 percent unless a storm comes thru...

[smokealot123]

idk if its cuz the bud was not that good.... cuz its been 6 hours since i ate my first one.... iam on my fifth one and going to a party in a bit so iam going to eat a few more but all i feel is sleepy and numb... the first time i ate a brownie i was way more fucked up then this time....

you answerd your own concern ! FUCK THIS SHTS OFISALLY THE BOMB !

[bluebird]

Damn. If I make these in my hometown, we'll have almost exactly the same stats (except, I'd be in Texas, not SoCal.)

Sadly, I'd be making these at school..... in which case, I may have to fiddle with a few small details. :-) I think the only thing though would be upping the humidity a slight bit. Not much I can do about the elevation, but that's not so different as to require any changes.

Great. :) Thanks for answering my questions.

Also, I'm considering possibly baking only a half batch, as it would require less time at such a high temperature (and I only want to use an 1/8th of good bud), which hopefully would lead to a very even product. That, and I'd be using a small toaster oven. Yay for student living quarters....

[bluebird]

Also, a few other questions after reading your guide: Does the flavor/potency of the oil change when strain it?

I would assume that straining the bud material would lead to less of a "plant" taste, which might improve the flavor of the brownies. However, it might also be accompanied by a reduction in potency, which would be shameful. I'd rather eat weed-flavored brownies at full potency than slightly better-tasting, but weaker ones. I can stomach the weed taste for about 3 bites if I chug something with it, and I think I can get a brownie down in that amount of time :-)

Note: When I chug, it's usually milk if it's weed-related. Gives in some fat in the stomach, which, at the very least, won't hurt your high. Some say having something small with a high fat content just before eating weed improves the high, but I'd rather go for the more conservative "least harm" way of looking at it. Something with fat means that the THC has a secondary medium to help get it into your bloodstream, whereas something like water or a protein drink mgiht just dilute it.


And my other question, regarding flavor, is this: What type of brownie mix do you think makes for the least-bad-tasting product? Would you suggest that I go for a larger or smaller chocolate content? I'd assume blondies would be out, simply because the flavor would NEVER cover up weed, so I was thinking perhaps a very rich chocolate mix would help the flavor out some.


Forgive me for my rambles, but I am high and must attempt this brownie-thing fairly soon (next few days). :jointsmile:

[MVP]

Also, a few other questions after reading your guide: Does the flavor/potency of the oil change when strain it?

Haven't tried it before on a side-by-side basis. Possible but not highly likely.


I would assume that straining the bud material would lead to less of a "plant" taste, which might improve the flavor of the brownies. However, it might also be accompanied by a reduction in potency, which would be shameful. I'd rather eat weed-flavored brownies at full potency than slightly better-tasting, but weaker ones. I can stomach the weed taste for about 3 bites if I chug something with it, and I think I can get a brownie down in that amount of time :-)

Note: When I chug, it's usually milk if it's weed-related. Gives in some fat in the stomach, which, at the very least, won't hurt your high. Some say having something small with a high fat content just before eating weed improves the high, but I'd rather go for the more conservative "least harm" way of looking at it. Something with fat means that the THC has a secondary medium to help get it into your bloodstream, whereas something like water or a protein drink mgiht just dilute it.

When in doubt leave the herb in the recipe as long as it is a strongly flavored mix like Double Chocolate, etc.



And my other question, regarding flavor, is this: What type of brownie mix do you think makes for the least-bad-tasting product? Would you suggest that I go for a larger or smaller chocolate content? I'd assume blondies would be out, simply because the flavor would NEVER cover up weed, so I was thinking perhaps a very rich chocolate mix would help the flavor out some.

My favorite is Duncan Hines Double Fudge. I then pick up a jar of Dark Chocolate frosting and they are good tasting treats.



Forgive me for my rambles, but I am high and must attempt this brownie-thing fairly soon (next few days). :jointsmile:

As long as you are high there are no apologies needed... :stoned:
Check out my Cranberry Oatmeal cookies (http://boards.cannabis.com/recipes/150862-cranberry-oatmeal-ganja-cookie-recipe.html) too. They are delicious AND potent.

[bluebird]

Darn. I went to rep you and it wouldn't let me! Oh, well, will just have to rep you again at some other point.

Cranberry Oatmeal cookies? My god, man, you're trying to kill me with the awesome foods, aren't you?

"As long as you are high, there are no apologies needed." <--- Great Pot Motto. Same thing I said to my roommate after the first time she introduced me to Mary Jane.

Thanks for all the great answers, very very helpful. If I end up trying it before I leave for my hometown on Saturday (must get more bud first, pray it happens [if you pray]!), I will definitely drop by as soon as I'm back to comment on it. If not, then I'll have to wait to attempt this until after Spring Break is over.

Wow. Went into a rant in this last half of this response, so I'll save you from it and instead go make my own thread. LOL

[zebracakes]

Number 1: HOLY FUCKING GOD I"M SO DOIN THIS SHIT
Number 2: I just had an interesting thought..
How much do you think one could sell these for? Regularly I'm just a user but I deal to help with the "Billz an shiet", So would the price be based on quantity of bud used to make each brownie, or based on how godly the trip will be?

and I have to proclaim my first brownie experiance that just happened last sunday.
So I go over to this persons house whom I am mildly familiar with, because I was going to work for her (I'm in the scrap metaling trade) and before I go out, she gives me half a cannabrownie. (I didnt know they were cannas till I bit into them..it was funny) And I go out to work for about half an hour. I come back in cause I need my homeslice there, and we spark up this half a joint I had. After we smoke most of that (and that took about another half hour) At this point I'm pretty blitzed, but I didnt realize at the time it was mostly due to the brownie. I drive home, my homies already there, we smoke up the rest of the weed and down half a bottle of Merlot. For some reason, I felt extremly tired at that point (I didnt know why then) and then slept for a good 16 hours. It was fuckin killer.

[blownn]

hahaha i did this today..omg...lol ghirradelli triple fudge into a 9.11 pan.

cut it into 16pieces, my friend ate one was COMPLETLY blitzed haha

[BlazedinBA]

hey guys, im thinking about making brownies this weekend or next weekend not really sure yet....but heres my situation...

I have about 6.8g of quality buds and i wanna make a batch of brownies...but i dont want them all to be gone after the day i make em! i was wondering if theres anyway u can preserve the brownies like freeze em or something without ruining the brownie.(i want to save a few for 4/20!)

also, how long do you think you can save them for? with having the same results as eating one the day u make a batch.....Thanks!!


P.S.- can anyone tell me what the high is like from brownies compared to firecrackers? Ive made firecrackers a few times and am starting to get tired of em so im trying something new...

[MVP]

Blazed,

If you make them this weekend and then keep them in the fridge for a couple of weeks, I do not find a noticeable deterioration
in potency. For longer term storage I put them in a seal-a-meal and then freeze them. That is another good option to help you resist the temptation to help yourself to a couple since they are in the fridge. Frozen they require a lot more effort to pilfer...

[RideTheStorm]

:jointsmile:I've had some brownies and other edibles before, but never felt like they did what they were supposed to do. I was told that when making some good brownies you need at least an ounce of buds to have enough thc in each brownie, to produce substantial results. Is this the right amount to put into one batch of homemade dankness or am i approaching this recipe entirely wrong??



-Rider :S5:

[MVP]

Rider,

It takes somewhere between .25 - .50 grams per serving for most people to get very, very high. Using an oz of good herb in a batch of brownies is overkill, IMO...

MVP :jointsmile:

[samostalan]

I know I'm late, but thanks a lot for the recipe! I made it before with butter, but with cookies and it was good. Never tried brownies.. but will do in a few days. Thanks again, appreciate you taking the time to share the good info!

[friskykitty420]

OH MY GOODNESS. This sounds SO delicious! I have NEVER tried cooking/baking with cannabis and I have been smoking for over 10 years now. :wtf:

Lol, well.. there is always a first for everything! I plan to surprise my friends with a batch and I am so excited. Haha. Of course it will have to be later when I get my drug test results back. I had to take one for a new job recently. :mad:

Anyways, thank you so much for posting this! I wish I could make this right NOW but I will have to control myself. It is hard... *sigh* But, I will definitely let you know how it goes. Thanks again!!! :thumbsup:

[rebeljack]

So I am wondering, I don't have access to a crock pot, but a rice cooker. Any theories to how this would affect cooking time? I know rice cookers work a bit faster, so I am thinking I can go with a little over an hour, but I don't know if it would be worth it rather than just using the pan technique?

Thanks! :jointsmile:

[Aristotle]

Hey MVP, do you still melt the same amount of coconut oil(whats specified by the brownie package) and use the same amount of bud(.25-.50 per serving) when using the crockpot method of making the oil?

[IceNine]

these definitely made my day today, and for my other friends too.

thanx for providing this guide to help us new to cooking make some amazing brownies.

[MVP]

Hey MVP, do you still melt the same amount of coconut oil(whats specified by the brownie package) and use the same amount of bud(.25-.50 per serving) when using the crockpot method of making the oil?


I use the same proportions of oil to herb whether using the "quick" stove top method or the slower crock pot method.

[eevus]

I can't wait to try these, but first i have a couple of questions. How long does the weed/oil smell stay in the crockpot? The shwag i smoke normally gets me high after 1-2 bowls,would that be enough for a 16-brownie batch?

[Aristotle]

Sorry MVP, last question. When you use a crock pot, do you place the oil into an egg cup or coffee cup like Flameon does, or do you just have a thin coat of liquid at the bottom of the crockpot? If you do use an eggcup, will it be the same temperature as the bottom of the crockpot?

[b0n3ZA]

wow..

tried this recipe last night.
1/4oz of ak-47.

I had 1 brownie and it knocked me. HARD!
i still feel a bit tweaked out this morning.

I see what you mean about it being not for novice smokers or first timers..
A girlfriend of mine got sick she was so stoned, and she ate about 2/3 of a brownie.

Anyways, good recipe :)
I still have 3 left. wooo!

[b0n3ZA]

if i cook the oil how long will the house smell like weed?

well, it smells for a while. But don' worry about it. As soon as the brownies are out of the oven, the whole house smells like lovely, baked chocolate goodness :)

So basically, the smell will last until the brownies are ready.

[MVP]

I can't wait to try these, but first i have a couple of questions. How long does the weed/oil smell stay in the crockpot? The shwag i smoke normally gets me high after 1-2 bowls,would that be enough for a 16-brownie batch?

If you use 1/4 oz of shwag that gets you high then you might have to eat 2-3 brownies to get it done, but it has worked for me using similar quality herb.

The smell will subside after the brownies are done cooking, so you will need a safe kitchen area for about 2 hours on average. :smokin:

[MVP]

Sorry MVP, last question. When you use a crock pot, do you place the oil into an egg cup or coffee cup like Flameon does, or do you just have a thin coat of liquid at the bottom of the crockpot? If you do use an eggcup, will it be the same temperature as the bottom of the crockpot?

I use either a Pyrex glass measuring cup or a ceramic coffee cup. The reason why is that the oil is easier to handle and cooks the same IMO. The temps seem to be in the same range +/- using either one inside a ceramic crockpot. Just be sure to buy and use an oven thermometer and set it in the pot as shown in my Cannabutter thread. (http://boards.cannabis.com/recipes/150116-mvp-s-killer-cannabutter-pictorial-tutorial.html) Post 6 shows it pretty well.

MVP :jointsmile:

[TooFarGone]

Wicked thread MVP.

Me and my friend are going to be baking up tomorrow night. He's done it plenty of times, but this is my first time eating weed. I'm stoked!

[Alwayz_Stoned]

MVP, im gunna bake sum up tonite!!:thumbsup:

[MVP]

MVP, im gunna bake sum up tonite!!:thumbsup:

Sweet! I just harvested some Strawberry Cough and Grand Daddy Purple in the last 3 days. I'm gonna make some butter, then bake a bunch of goodies! :jointsmile:

[Alwayz_Stoned]

Sweet! I just harvested some Strawberry Cough and Grand Daddy Purple in the last 3 days. I'm gonna make some butter, then bake a bunch of goodies! :jointsmile:

That will be sum Killier killer goodie!:thumbsup: Mine came out good, gunna add more bud next time or try sum butter.:jointsmile:

[DropTB]

First off thank you MVP for taking the time to put this together much appreciated :)

This will be the first time I've ever attempted baking but I'm wondering if I use hashish instead of bud would there be a difference in how much I should use?

[MVP]

DropTB,

My personal rule of thumb is that 1 gram hash = approx 1.5 grams of good herb.

I've had much success baking with that measurement. :stoned::stoned::stoned:

Good luck and post back your results.

MVP :jointsmile:

[planetkob]

I haven't looked through the entire thread yet, but I have a few questions.

1) Would it be okay to use 1/8 ounce of marijuana? I would expect that you would just have to eat twice as much to experience the same high.

2) After cooking the brownies, how long can they be stored in the fridge? Can they be vacuum sealed?

3) How can I convince my friend that mainly smokes from a blunt (I have to beg him to hit off any type of bong/bowl with me) to match for brownies?

Thank you and I look forward to your reply.

[MVP]

I haven't looked through the entire thread yet, but I have a few questions.

You will get the best info from reading the thread top to bottom.



1) Would it be okay to use 1/8 ounce of marijuana? I would expect that you would just have to eat twice as much to experience the same high.

Yes, use 1/8 and consume twice as much will work the same for most people.



2) After cooking the brownies, how long can they be stored in the fridge? Can they be vacuum sealed?

Short term (1-2 weeks) they will last in the fridge. Longer than that I vacuum seal them and throw them in the freezer.



3) How can I convince my friend that mainly smokes from a blunt (I have to beg him to hit off any type of bong/bowl with me) to match for brownies?

I can tell you that the effects are longer lasting and eating herb is more healthy than smoking...



Thank you and I look forward to your reply.

You're welcome!

[BTNH-Smokez]

i have a question

i bought a half O of mid-grades and i was wondering if i can use more then a 1/4? like a few more grams, and 8x8 makes 16 pieces? are they like all small?

btw im making some tomorrow

[NaughtyDreadz]

i have a question

i bought a half O of mid-grades and i was wondering if i can use more then a 1/4? like a few more grams, and 8x8 makes 16 pieces? are they like all small?

btw im making some tomorrow

last time I checked 8x8 was 64... but that's metric...

[BTNH-Smokez]

last time I checked 8x8 was 64... but that's metric...

lol i mean the brownies.. he said it makes a 8x8 and 16 brownies

[MVP]

Dude, someone needs another bongload or two.....or a math class... an 8 inch by 8 inch pan makes 16 brownies when you cut it correctly. Three horiztonal cuts and three vertical cuts result in 16 pieces that should do you just fine with mids or anything above that...

In other words cut the cake in half horizontally and vertically , then cut it again to equal 16 squares... get it? Not trying to be a dick, I hope you understand. Enjoy!! :jointsmile:

[BTNH-Smokez]

ok thanks

sorry for being a retard:smokin:

[BTNH-Smokez]

i dont think i have a 8X8 pan

if i only have a bigger one do i add more weed? or what..?

[BTNH-Smokez]

I have a question, if i put the batter in a muffin/cupcake pan will it still work?

[EyesTB24]

Hi all,

I am going to try to make these tonight. Hopefully they will turn out good.

SO I intend to follow the directions with making the oil first, I have atleast 1 cup of finely ground mids ( hey you take what you can get ) so that should do me just fine.

Making my own topping with really bitter chocolate, coconut and finely ground pecans almost like a German Chocolate Cake but not quite.

If I am questioning if I did the oil correctly I will just bake the green into the brownie, though I did buy cheese cloth at the grocer last night. So when I am done being lazy I will make brownies.


Eyestb24

[BTNH-Smokez]

:smokin::rasta:i found an 8x8 and im making it now!:thumbsup::jointsmile:

[EyesTB24]

Hi all,

I am going to try to make these tonight. Hopefully they will turn out good.

SO I intend to follow the directions with making the oil first, I have atleast 1 cup of finely ground mids ( hey you take what you can get ) so that should do me just fine.

Making my own topping with really bitter chocolate, coconut and finely ground pecans almost like a German Chocolate Cake but not quite.

If I am questioning if I did the oil correctly I will just bake the green into the brownie, though I did buy cheese cloth at the grocer last night. So when I am done being lazy I will make brownies.


Eyestb24


HA I was wrong it only turned out to be 1/4 cup of nicely chopped herb. My roomie comes down and was wondering what I was making, he said nothing of the smell and yeah it smelled. THough I smoke out all the time and in common areas of the house and he never says anything.

The oil came out to be a dark olive green color, and the bud was a very dark brown color. I kept it to a bare boil, ( where it is barely boiling, nearly a simmer but not quite.) for 22 minutes. I don't know if I overcooked the oil or not but I thought the oil smelled of herb. It is so tricky to get a proper temp on our stove since it is as and rather old at that.

At any rate they are in the oven baking for 40 minutes, then I have to apply the topping mixture I created. Can't wait my back is killing me tonight.

[BTNH-Smokez]

i took 2 1/2 and i just feel like im high... i think i might take more

[icedogs]

why hasn't this been stickied yet?

[MVP]

why hasn't this been stickied yet?

Good question. You would want to chat with Madam StinkyAttic or the other mods for that request. It's a pretty basic recipe so maybe.....

[BunnywhoSmokes]

I never made pot brownies/cookies before. I've had them before (obviously) but never made them on my own. I might try making them this weekend with a friend.

[BunnywhoSmokes]

I never made pot brownies/cookies before. I've had them before (obviously) but never made them on my own. I might try making them this weekend with a friend.


Here's a hash brownie recipe that my friend gave me:

1. Get ingrediants together.
2. Melt butter in small pan on LOW heat.
3. Grind up hash or get in smaller particials.
4. Put "brown sugar hash" in the butter and stir until hash disolves fully in butter.
5. Add butter to pre-mix brownie (make sure to combine egg, water, and pre-mix BEFORE you melt hash in butter).
6. Mix and put in oven as directed on brownie mix box and bake.


I made them last night and they were pretty good. I think I messed up on the recipe because I added more butter then needed, but I believe I fixed it by adding more brownie mix to absorb the extra butter. I made the brownie pieces into small amounts because I didn't know how strong they would be. After having 2-3 brownies within a 2-3 hour time period, it was a nice high (but not a "totally fucked up" kind of high). I'm having my buddy come over tonight to test the brownies.

[ThisPartBlank]

I made these last night & OH.MY.GOD. :stoned:

The high from consuming weed instead of smoking is so crazily different for me. It's almost a warm feeling, like being tipsy from wine. It was really a outta body experience if you will, haha.

It was awesome. Definitely will be doing this more often. My dad loved them too. haha.

My bestfriend hates smoking the stuff, so I thought she would enjoy these but now she is wondering how long the THC will stay in your system as opposed to smoking?
She's looking to get a job soon so she's worried about passing a drug test after eating one.
(Which the drug test could even be like a month away, she doesn't ever believe what I say, lol, so could someone else tell her the deal?)

[BlazedinBA]

tried making these the other night and i was unsuccessful....i followed al the steps down to a T and i didnt get anything...i was using midgrade, could that be it? I put in about 8g's of it i thought it would at least do something...

[5016169]

Oh man I did this just like the directions said, except I didn't let the oil cool first (doh). I cut brownies into equal squares that netted 16 total. Anyway, I was going on a flight from Tampa, FL to Los Angeles, CA and I took the brownies with me. After the checkpoint, I sat down at the gate and ate 4 brownies with a bottle of milk I bought. Called for boarding and I didn't feel anything when we got to our layover in Atlanta, GA. So I ate another 4 brownies (no milk this time) when we got on the plane that took us to LA. I laid back and took a nap. I woke up with restless leg like a bitch. I couldn't sit still. Now it's probably been 3.5 hours since I ate the first 4. I was super duper high. The affects were even greater since we were at 30K+ feet. I was all smiley and just plain happy. I started in and out of sleeping, but my legs were so *ucking annoying and kept waking me up. Then I startes sweating really bad and my lady said I turned a grey color. I was thinking about how they were going to have to do an emergency landing to get me to a medical facility, blah blah blah. My lady almost called a flight attendant because I looked so bad (glad she didn't). Then after about 3-5 minutes of a pure hell feeling, the symptoms went away (minus the crazy legs).

Before the flight home, fearing a repeat of the super sweats and just like I'm going to shit myself or throw up. I decided to eat them on the ground. I ate 4 brownies before going out to a restaurant (minor affects) and another four back at the hotel before we watched a movie.

I used my normal bud, nothing expensive. I wouldn't recommend doing it before you get on a plane or go scuba diving though. It's just too expensive. I'll stick with vaporizing with the Volcano.

[BrownPotato]

jus wanted to ask...do brownies expire...im plannin to make sum and save for next week but i was wonderin if they wuld be less effective by then or not

[ryandinho3]

can you do it with incense(serenity, mojo, etc.)?

[BakedinMA]

First post ever on the site, making brownies this weekend, stumbled across this and just wanna say thanks to MVP for making what seems to be a easy to follow, well detailed guide. I am kinda an anxious person (weed helps alleviate) and don't wanna waste $100 worth of mj and not get high.

If anyone is still paying attention to this, I just wanna make sure that I can cook the brownies at the temp the box requires, even if its above 215 or 300. My concern is I will do the oil correctly, then f them up in the oven.

Oh and I think I have a pan thermometer, so i can judge the heat, Ill be aiming for 200, but basically as you wrote, a low simmer where no bubbles or boiling. I will stir it regularly for up to an hour.
I'm using 1/4 oz of headiesm prob grinding with my usual grinder, but will aim to make it as powerdery as possible. should be around 0.4g per brownie or so, but I might make it 8 grams total to even it at 0.5g per. Any other help/suggestions please message or post here. I'm still pretty nervous on the smell, since i live in an apt building, but I'm just gonna use a fan and try and mask it.

Sorry for the long post, first one though.

[lazystoner87]

so i created an account just for this thread. I just made the brownies and they were great. First time making them myself and had no problem. Thanks a lot. :jointsmile:

[highunddry]

I stumbled upon this thread in google, looking for pictures of brownies. Not even magic brownies, I just felt like looking at some brownies. Anyway, I started craving all of you guys's experiments and wanted to make my own. I had two obstacles: No stove and no oven. Actually nothing much except a microwave. So I decided to go ahead anyway, hit the minimarket and buy a chocolate chip muffin mix, some oil and a couple of eggs.

I came home and poured some oil in a plate, then cut some of my finest hydro-tech into little pieces and sprinkled. I then heated it ithe microwave for two minutes, got it out, mashed and stirred it and repeated the procedure several times. Finally the oil turned greenish and the remaining buds were brownish. I then let it cool for about 40 min, then added half the mix, some water and one egg into it. I placed it in a tupperware and gave it 5 min in the microwave.

Very much to my surprise, after those five minutes the flour had a great consistency and then I heated it a couple more minutes to melt the choco chips, which worked. Now I have a mammoth muffin from which I already ate half, it is extremely good, it's been about 40 minutes since I ate it and still nothing special but I'll be getting back to you on it.

So anyway I was surprised you can make such a decent muffin in a microwave instead of an oven, I'll try the brownie mix soon, and let's hope there actually is some THC in my mega muffin, I believe it would be hard for there not to be, it smelled really strong and the oil changed color, so...n

[PooKazoo]

I might be trying to do this over the weekend. If I do, I will post results. :rastasmoke:

[highunddry]

So the result was a really good muffin and a very mediocre high, I assumed this was weather because of the amount of weed or because the heating went wrong.

I tried it again today with the remaining half of the mix. This time I added more weed and only heated the oil once (5 min). The oil came out much greenier, smellier and the buds were dark brown/black. I proceeded to finish the muffin, ate about 20 % of it, it's been about 4 hours and I'm still high, this time really, really high.

So for those of you who happen to have nothing but a microwave, this is my chronicle of a successful experiment.

[Delta]

I don't think its necessary to completely grind up all the plant matter into a fine powder and adding it to the oil. When I do it , I just use a normal hand grinder or use my fingers and break up all the plant matter into small pieces. Then I add to oil , cook for 15 minutes MEDIUM heat. You can see when the oil is ready as it turns from a clear amber to a dark brown . Also , you only need to add about an eighth (3.5 grams) for an entire batch of brownies. (as long as it is good smoke not schwag) . From there I pour the entire pan into a fine metal strainer over the sink into a measuring cup. Then I use a spoon to press the plant matter in the strain to get all the oil out and then just add to the recipe. I prefer this method other than actually eating the plant matter . I have made about 20 or batches this way and it is extremely effective. One time I made a batch and gave one to a friend and he said it made him cry and he had an epiphany about life. Extremely strong and lasts up to 8 hours. I can recall many times I woke up the next day and i was still stoned big time ! I cook up all mine till where all the plant matter is black and there is a slight smoke rising from the pan. I believe this higher heat setting may stimulate more extraction from the plant although I would not recommend it for an extended period. Also , be prepared that cooking this will stink up your house ! Have some windows open and plenty of good ventilation. Also , it is true that you want to wait about an hour and a half before deciding to "eat another one" cause you don't feel anything. People have different metabolisms and absorption rates so be patient. One time my girl friend decided to eat 4 in row because she didn't feel anything... and after that she got sick and threw up because she said the room was spinning and she was hearing voices. You don't want to ruin a good experience by over doing it. In addition, I mean no dis respect to the original poster as I think his guide is clear , concise, and well put. I only disagree with grinding to a powder and eating it as well as not letting it cook till its black as I have had fantastic results this way.

[getloose]

Awesome recipe, worked to perfection. I like using a glass 8"x8" because at 325 it gives the end product a hard outer shell but moist middle.

Side note, I used 1/4 of okay product, but if you're a regular smoker you may need to ante up the oil's potency to really get a kick out of a single brownie.

[whoknewit]

k, gotta drop a quick note just to share my experience. Never cooked before so it was my first attempt and I'm cheap so i was worried about wasting a 1/4 by screwing it up somehow.

I got some brand of peanut butter cup brownies and i had peanut oil. Directions called for 1/4 oil or 1/3 (for cake like brownies). I used 1/3 oil but left the egg/water mixture like it said for normal brownies (thinking a little more oil might help with the thc extraction). I have a gas range and was worried about it getting too hot. I had decent bud and did an okay job removing stems/seeds, but not perfect. Grounded it twice on the "fine" setting of my coffee grinder and used a shaving clipper brush to make sure I got all of the powder out.

I put the powder into the oil pretty soon after the oil started to get warm and dropped it down to the lowest setting on my gas range. Because I was cooking it at a lower temperature than suggested I cooked it for a full hour. A few times I tried to raise the temp but mostly left it on lowest. I stirred occasionally and mostly stirred by shaking the stainless steel saute pan. I could see the heating oil gently moving the particles around, but I wouldn't call it a simmer. I was careful not to get it so hot I could see the oil smoking.

I let it cool for about 15 minutes and then did the brownies as per instructions in a blue glass 8x8 baking dish. Then I proceeded to lick the hell out of the batter that was left over in the mixing bowl (wondering what effect it might have). I let the brownies cool for a long time and then tried to dump them upside down to cut, but they kind of fell apart. That was likely my bad from using the extra oil and not cooking long enough.

Regardless, I got very high from the batter and little bits I ate as I was packaging them up. I did some research on storing and settled on putting them all (unshapely as they were) in a freezer ziploc, sucking all the air out with a drinking straw, wrapped in foil and stuck in the freezer. The general consensus I gathered about storing seemed to be they would freeze well up to 6 months with little to no effect on potency, just taste/texture of the brownies.

Needless to say, I am thrilled. Based on the batter cleanup I have to say they are very potent. I love not having to smoke as I worry about the ol' lungs. It did take a couple hours before I realized I was super-stoned. Thanks for the easy to follow recipe and making it idiot-proof. Whhoooooohaaaaaa.

I'm going to try a whole brownie tonight, can't wait...

[bearfanmoose]

i tried this last night got oil out it in pan on low medium but what confused me was there was a sim word by low n i thought tht was too low so i kept it in between. Well any ways it didnt really trn green n i let it sit aout 15 30 min and i could definatly smell it on stove n i got quick buzz after eating brownies afterwards it died in bout 20 min so first time is failure an help

[msmatters]

Use a slow cooker if you have one

[nelly4weed]

il hav to try makin those! i hav been dying to try hash brownies! how long will the smell of weed be in the kitchen? i still live at home nd my parents dont know i smoke weed nd if they found out they wud kick me out!:stoned:

[CajunBlazin]

Thanks for the recipe, ive been looking for a good brownie recipe!!!

[stonerbitch420]

I made these brownies...KILLER...I was loungechair locked the entire dave matthews concert...I made brownie cupcakes with icing...soooo delish...we figured 1 got us chill...2 baked us...had 16 cupcakes in total...oooey gooey...

Thanks for this recipe...

I made the cannaoil in the crock with 2.5 table spoons of powdered bud...perfect amount for really good mids...

[rustygriswald7]

:hippy:
I found this how to from a google search...lucky me. My wife always said she wanted to try getting high with me, but she hates smoke. We tried her out with a vaporizer (which I prefer) but it was still hard on her throat. Then I offered to make her some brownies. (heh heh) She jumped at that offer LOL. So I followed the instructions on page 1. Except I cooked the nug a little longer (about 30min) at 250ish. I found that you have to carefully cook the stuff but not burn it. Stay close to the stove top and stir it frequently. Take your time straining it, and press out as much oil as you can. The hard to reach oil probably has the most potent stuff.

I made the brownies in an 8x8 pan and cut them up into 16pcs. Yes they are small pcs...thank god. I used 6.5g of hydro (plus some reclaimed vaped stuff) in a 1/4cup of oil. Dont use olive oil.

End Result? 1 Hr after ingestion...felt the initial buzz, and thank god I resisted the urge to eat a second brownie! 1.5 hrs later, now were talkin. 2 hours later, we are bombed...my wife was laughing so much it hurt. We were sooooooo high. Woke up, next morning, and I was still buzzing until mid morning. Gotta say, this was an awesome trip. Next time we wont be doing this on a Sunday night! LOL

[Buffalo Soldier]

try the firecrackers..............tore me to pieces, the recipe really cuts down on consumption and $$$$...........peace:thumbsup:

[africangrower]

I have to say i followed this recipe with 1/2 an oz of middies and 2/3 cups of extra virgin olive oil (yes i know its not the best but its all i was working with here:beatdeadhorse: ) i used to packets of brownie mix and a slightly larger 12"x9" pan. Let me tell you these brownies are pretty damn good, im in this toasty place between my couch and i pausing for a good 5 minutes at a time while writing this:rastasmoke: DAMMNN im spacing out, i gotta go now:hippy: