Cannabis and peanut butter – the perfect pair when it comes to infused deserts. And, whether it’s National Peanut Butter Cookie Day or you feel like creating your own edibles at home, what’s a better way to celebrate than with these special ice cream sandwiches? In this article, we’ll help you whip up your own batch of these delectable cannabis-infused treats to enjoy whenever!
Ingredients for Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches Infused With Cannabis
For the Cookies
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup softened butter
- Choice of applicator (we used Lucid’s Distillate Applicator)
- 1 egg
- 1/3 tsp baking soda
- 1/3 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flower
This recipe will yield 16 cannabis-infused cookies (or 8 sandwiches).
For the Ice Cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Choice of applicator (we used Lucid’s Distillate Applicator)
- ¾ white sugar
- ½ cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 6 egg yolks
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions for Making Cannabis-Infused Peanut Butter Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Cookies:
Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
With a stand/hand mixer, cream-infused butter and both sugars until fully combined. Add vanilla extract and peanut butter and mix thoroughly.
While the mixer is on low, slowly add eggs one at a time making sure it is fully incorporated before adding the second.
Sift in dry ingredients and combine till no more flour is visible. Form dough into balls of equal sizes (we used a small ice cream scoop) and space 2in apart on the baking sheet. If your dough is too sticky, place it in the fridge till it is firm enough to handle. Flatten dough balls slightly to create small disks. Place in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges begin to deepen in color. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Ice Cream:
Mix all ingredients completely and follow instructions on your ice cream machine. Once ice cream thickens to a soft-serve consistency, pour into a bread loaf pan (or similar size) and freeze for at least 6-8 hours.
Assembly:
Using a ½ cup scoop, sandwich a scoop of infused ice cream with two infused cookies. Wrap individually and clearly label THC content. Assembled ice cream sandwiches must be frozen overnight as the cookies will pull moisture from the ice cream and soften similarly to store-bought ice cream sandwiches.
Final Notes for Cannabis-Infused Peanut Butter Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Don’t use your fancy PB for this. Typical fresh nut-butters will separate and pool oil; good ol’ Jif and Skippy will work great. Furthermore, you should have a solid understanding of some basic dosing suggestions. These recommendations will ensure you have the best experience when snacking on your new cannabis-infused desserts.
Dosing Notes
To quickly infuse cream, heat over medium just until scalded and not boiling (you will see tiny bubbles at the edges). Add distillate applicator and lightly whisk completely. The more evenly distributed the distillate is, the more accurate your dosing will be. We used a Lucid Syringe for this recipe.
To infuse butter, heat over medium-low until butter has melted. Without burning the butter, add distillate applicator and lightly whisk completely. Similarly, the more evenly distributed the distillate is, the more accurate your dosing will be.
