Get Baked with California Love: Unwrapping the Secret to Santa’s Favorite Cookies

 

California Love Sessions Infused Cookies

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to add some extra joy to your festivities than with California Love Sessions. This year we’ve embarked on a culinary adventure that blends the holiday spirit with the soothing vibes of cannabis. Buckle up for a sleigh ride of flavor and fun as we spill the milk on the secret to Santa’s favorite cookie!

California Love Sessions: A Dose of Holiday Happiness

In the heart of California, where Santa stays high in the sky, California Love Sessions are redefining the art of edible making. Packed with top-notch pre-ground cannabis, Sessions are completely free from unwanted stems and plant matter, making them the perfect choice for DIY infused butters and oils. Say farewell to grinding that sticky-icky and simply pour your choice of Sessions onto parchment paper for simple decarboxylation. Available in 14- and 28-grams, our Sessions are securely sealed in glass jars, keeping our pre-ground cannabis fresh and potent for all your rolling and baking needs.

Sessions are your ticket to creating edibles that will have your taste buds singing carols of joy. Tailor your experience with our diverse range of strains at your fingertips. Elevate your goodies with a lively Sativa kick for extra joy in family chats! Find a balance in the Christmas chaos with a happy Hybrid. Or hush all the jingle bells with the soothing embrace of an Indica – your recipe for a chill winter escape! Let the magic of California Love Sessions add an enchanting touch to your celebrations.

The Magic Behind Santa’s Favorite Cookies – The Decarboxylation Process

Before we kick off our chipper oven symphony and start rockin’ around the Christmas tree with our baked delights, let’s unwrap the behind-the-scenes magic of edibles – the art of decarboxylation. Picture it as the spell that turns raw cannabis into the potent, secret ingredient for cannabis-infused goodies.

In the whimsical world of cannabis baking, decarboxylation, commonly known as “decarbing,” takes center stage as the crucial dance partner for your jolly edibles. This process involves heating cannabis to a specific temperature to awaken its compounds, synthesizing THCA and CBDA into the coveted THC and CBD – or, as we like to call it, “the good stuff.” Essentially, decarbing cannabis transitions the non-psychoactive precursors into the lively psychoactive compounds responsible for that warm fuzzy feeling. While traditionally this conversion happens when we ignite our cannabis, in the realm of crafting edibles, the oven becomes our trusty ally in activating these potent compounds.

Decarboxylating California Love Sessions

We’ve turned the decarboxylation process into a piece of cake for you! First, crank up your oven to 240°F. Then, follow these three steps: OPEN, SPRINKLE, BAKE! This enchanting process wakes up the THC in our Sessions, guaranteeing your treats are filled with merriment.

What You’ll Need:

• Parchment paper

• Glass baking dish or sheet pan

• ½ oz (14-grams) California Love Sessions

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 240°F (115°C).

2. Line the sheet pan with parchment paper.

3. Open your choice of California Love Sessions and sprinkle the pre-ground cannabis evenly onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.

4. Place on the center rack of the oven and let it bake for 30 minutes.

Crafting Cannabutter with California Love Sessions – A Holidazed Elf’s Guide

With your decarbed California Love Sessions in hand, it’s time to create the heart of your cannabis-infused creations –cannabutter. This step is like elves preparing gifts– takes a bit of time, a dash of patience, and bam, you’re cooking up some winter miracles! This cannabutter recipe yields a delightful infusion of approximately 30 mg of THC per tablespoon of butter.

We’ll let you in on the secret to making the most magical cannabutter—it’s all about your simmer game! The longer your butter and cannabis hang out together, the stronger the magic gets. A four-hour infusion dance is a great place to start for that perfect punch and a hint of earthy goodness without going overboard on your taste buds. You can also toss some water into the mix during the simmering fun. Not only does it save you from burnt buttery disasters, but it also lets you skip the whole double boiler drama. Just keep a close eye on your saucepan, simmering away on low heat, to dodge any kitchen surprises. Oh, and fair warning: your place might catch a whiff of something special. Blame it on the terpenes—the VIPs responsible for that unique cannabis scent and flavor. Now, you’re all set to sleigh it in the kitchen and whip up some sensational cannabutter!

What You’ll Need:

• Medium saucepan
• Wooden spoon
• Thermometer
• Cheesecloth and/or mesh strainer
• 1/2 oz of California Love Sessions (decarboxylated)
• 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
• 1 cup water (optional)

Instructions:

1. Start by melting butter over very low heat in a saucepan, then add water if you’d like.

2. Once your butter is almost completely melted, add in the decarboxylated California Love Sessions. Stir well with a wooden spoon, cover it up, and let the merry vibes simmer.

3. Simmer butter on low heat for 4 hours. Stir the simmering butter about every 30 minutes to keep the butter from burning. If you’re using a kitchen thermometer, make sure the temperature doesn’t reach above 180°F.

4. Once the four hours have ticked away, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a bowl or container – separating the infused butter from the unneeded herbs.

Your butter is now ready to jingle all the way to your favorite festive recipes! Use it pronto, or throw it in an airtight container, letting it cool and solidify before stealing the spotlight. Here’s a neat tip: our jars are easy to clean and serve as a nifty hideout for your magic mix—simply transfer your infused butter directly into the Sessions jar, seal it tight, and store it in the fridge for later!

Santa’s Favorite Cookies: An Elevated Baking Session

Now that you’ve embraced your inner elf with California Love Sessions, mastered the process of decarboxylation, and conjured up the real magic – cannabutter, it’s time to kick off the festivities!

Go ahead, dive right in and add some cannabutter to any of your favorite classic treats! With the right doses and ratios, cannabutter can seamlessly step in for a portion of your usual butter, creating the perfect stoney blend in any baked delight. A good rule of thumb is to kick things off by swapping 1 teaspoon of cannabutter per serving in your chosen recipe, letting regular butter take care of the rest of the requirements.  Imagine the extra layer of warmth and California Love weaving through your grandma’s famous cookie recipe or any delicious masterpiece your heart desires.

And because we’re all about spreading the love, here’s a special California Love recipe for Merry Mary Jane Cookies that’s sure to elevate your spirits to new heights (quite literally)! This recipe yields 24 cookies, each packing an approximate 10 mg punch of joy!

California Love’s Merry Mary Jane Cookies

What You’ll Need:

• 2 mixing bowls, small and medium.

• Electric mixer

• Ungreased baking sheet

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ cup cannabutter

• ½ cup unsalted butter

• ¾ cup sugar

• ¾ cup packed brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 large eggs

• 1 ½ cups your choice of optional toppings: chocolate chips, sea salt, chopped nuts, M&M’s, or even cranberries!

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. In a small bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this joyous concoction aside.

3. In a separate bowl, beat together the unsalted butter and cannabutter with an electric mixer until they’re as soft and fluffy as a snowflake.

4. Add in the sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla. Beat this merry mix until it’s well combined and ho-ho-ho-so-creamy.

5. Beat the eggs into mix, one by one, until everything is delightfully combined.

6. Gradually introduce the flour mixture that you set aside earlier. Remember, we’re aiming for just the right mix, not an overbeat extravaganza!

7. Stir in your preferred toppings to add an extra burst of fun and flavor.

8. Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto ungreased baking sheet.

9. Bake in oven for about 10 minutes or until your creations turn a golden brown.

10. Let your Merry Mary Jane Cookies cool on the baking sheets for a quick 2 minutes before moving them to wire racks to cool completely.

Spreading Joy with Caution

Now, don’t go run, run Rudolph! Before you go spreading that holidaze cheer, a gentle reminder: we’re baking with cannabis, a mind-altering substance. These goodies not only introduce a new flavor profile to your treats but also come with a potential surprise – the sleigh ride of your life. Overindulging in these delights may lead to a very slippery slope. Cannabis affects everyone differently, and it’s important to savor the experience responsibly. One cookie, or even just a bite, could be enough to set the festive mood.

For those who might be new to the world of cannabis, it can seem a bit overwhelming or even intimidating. To guarantee a merry and bright experience, ensure these tasty treats remain exclusively in the hands of cannabis enthusiasts and well out of reach of children. Embrace the spirit of safety first, allowing the festivities to commence—after all, ’tis the season for elevated celebrations!

This season, discover why Santa Claus always puts California Love customers at the top of his nice list. The California Love’s Merry Mary Jane cannabis-infused cookies are sure to bring joy to any gathering. So, get baked with California Love and make this holiday season one to remember (or not)! Happy Holidaze!