When Christmas comes around, a few aromas evoke the season’s warmth like freshly baked gingerbread cookies. These little delights, with their perfect balance of spice and sweetness, are a classic that delights both young and old. Beyond their irresistible taste, gingerbread cookies have a fascinating history and are part of a culinary tradition that dates back centuries.
Today we’ll tell you more about these traditional sweets and invite you to prepare some cannabis gingerbread cookies to enjoy this Christmas that’s just around the corner fully…let’s get to it!
History and types of Christmas cookies
Cookies as we know them today have their origins in medieval Europe, where spices such as ginger, cinnamon, and cloves began to be used in baking thanks to trade with the East. At that time, bakers created spiced cookies as a symbol of celebration, as the ingredients were very valuable and therefore reserved for special occasions.
Ginger, known for its digestive properties and warm flavor, was a key ingredient in many recipes. Early versions of gingerbread cookies were made as denser, less sweet bread than today’s. Over time, they evolved into the crunchy, sweet form we love so much today.
In Germany and Northern Europe, these cookies took on a decorative meaning. Bakers began to mold them into specific shapes: men, stars, trees, and even entire houses, such as the famous gingerbread houses inspired by the tale of Hansel and Gretel. This tradition spread to other countries, becoming a typical family activity at Christmas.
When it comes to variety, Christmas cookies go beyond gingerbread. There are classics like polvorones, Italian biscotti, Swedish pepparkakor (thin spice cookies), and festive buttery spritz. However, gingerbread cookies still hold a special place for their versatility: you can decorate them, use them as garnishes, or simply enjoy them with a cup of milk or, better yet, hot chocolate.
A ritual full of Christmas magic
Baking gingerbread cookies is not just a culinary act, but an activity that brings families and friends together. From measuring the ingredients and kneading the dough to the fun part of decorating them, this ritual creates lasting memories. Plus, decorating gingerbread cookies has become a creative way to express yourself, with true works of art adorning tables and Christmas trees.
Now that you know a little more about these cookies and their history, it’s time to get to work. Below, we explain how to make these classic delicacies at home. With just a few ingredients and a touch of love, you’ll fill your home with the Christmas spirit and the unmistakable aroma of tradition.
Christmas Cannabis Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
Here is a great recipe for these cookies, but as we always say…let your imagination run wild! You can improvise other types of shapes or decorations to make them more fun, and of course, you can use a more or less potent cannabis butter depending on the effect you want. If you don’t know how to prepare cannabis butter, here is a recipe that you can use to make it in no time:
How to make marijuana butter
One of the best ways to consume marijuana and benefit from its full potential is through the making of marijuana butter. Pay special attention to the dose, as the effect of marijuana in food is very different to when smoked. You should start with very small doses and gradually increase them depending on the needs of each person.
Ingredients (for about 20-25 cookies):
For the cookies:
- 300 g of wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon of ginger powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 100g cannabis butter (at room temperature)
- 150 g brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 100 g of molasses or cane honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
For decoration (optional):
- Royal icing (mix 1 egg white, 200 g icing sugar, and a few drops of lemon).
- Food colorings.
- Sprinkles or decorative sugar.
Preparation:
Prepare the dough:
- Sift the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt into a large bowl. Mix well to distribute the spices.
- In another bowl, beat the cannabis butter with the brown sugar until creamy.
- Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until a homogeneous dough is formed. If the dough is very sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Stretch and cut:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough until it is about 5 mm thick.
- Use Christmas-shaped cutters (snowmen, stars, trees) to shape the cookies. Place them on the baking sheet with a gap of at least 2 cm between them.
Bake:
- Bake the cookies for 8-12 minutes, depending on their size. They should be golden around the edges but still soft to the touch.
- Let them cool on a rack before decorating.
Decorate:
- Prepare the frosting and divide it into portions if you want to dye it different colors.
- Use pastry bags or piping bags with a corner cut-off to decorate the cookies with Christmas motifs.
- Add sprinkles before the frosting dries.
Tips:
- The dough can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a crispier texture, bake the cookies for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- If you are going to use them as decoration, make a hole in the top with a straw before baking, so you can hang them wherever you want.
- Remember that cannabis consumed orally takes longer to take effect.
Methods of consuming cannabis
In this post, we explain the various ways to consume cannabis, either orally (inhaled, ingested and sublingual) or topically (through the skin). For maximum enjoyment it is very important to correctly follow the steps of germination, cultivation, harvesting, drying and manicuring because, once everything has been done correctly, we are ready to consume it in the way we think is most appropriate.
Enjoy these delicious cookies that will fill your home with the Christmas spirit!
