Cannabis Anise Spritz Cookies Recipe

Looking for a classic holiday cookie with a cannabis-infused twist? These soft, buttery cannabis-infused anise spritz cookies bring together the nostalgic flavor of traditional Italian anisette cookies with simple, reliable infusion options. Inspired by Grandma Nancy’s beloved recipe, they have a delicate licorice flavor, a tender crumb, and a sweet anise glaze that makes them perfect for Christmas cookie trays, holiday gatherings, or a cozy infused baking day at home.

What You’ll Need

For the Cookie Dough

• ½ cup cannabutter: Use softened cannabutter at room temperature for the smoothest dough and most even mixing.
• 1 cup regular butter: This should also be softened to room temperature so it creams easily with the sugar.
• 1 cup white granulated sugar: Granulated sugar gives the cookies their classic sweetness and texture. Cannabis sugar may be used as an alternate infusion option.
• 2 large eggs: Eggs help bind the dough and create a soft, tender cookie.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: Vanilla adds warmth and balances the anise flavor.
• 1 teaspoon anise extract: This is essential for the traditional licorice-like flavor of Italian anise cookies.
• 3½ cups all-purpose flour: Regular all-purpose flour works best for this recipe.
• ⅛ teaspoon baking soda: Use baking soda, not baking powder, for the recipe as written.

For the Icing

• 1 cup powdered sugar: Also called confectioners’ sugar, this creates a smooth glaze.
• 3 teaspoons milk: Add just enough milk to make a spoonable icing. Canna-milk may be used if desired.
• ½ teaspoon anise extract: Adds extra anise flavor to the glaze.
• Sprinkles of your choice: Add them while the icing is still wet so they stick to the cookies.

Note: The recipe card below includes the full ingredient list, exact amounts, and step-by-step instructions.

Dosing & Potency

Dosing cannabis cookies is easiest when you know the potency of the cannabutter or infused ingredient you are using. Because this recipe makes about 45 cookies, you can estimate the milligrams per cookie by calculating the total milligrams in the infused ingredient and dividing that number by the total number of cookies.

If you are using a prepared cannabutter, follow the potency information provided with that product. If you are using homemade cannabutter, cannabis coconut oil, cannabis sugar, or concentrates, calculate the total THC or CBD in the full batch before baking.

If you are new to cannabis edibles, start with a low serving size and wait long enough to understand how the edible affects you before taking more. Edibles can take longer to feel than inhaled cannabis, and the effects may last longer. Label infused cookies clearly and keep them away from children, pets, and anyone who should not consume cannabis.

Storage Instructions

These cannabis-infused anise spritz cookies can be stored the same way you would store most homemade cookies. Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to seven days.

To help keep the cookies soft, place a slice of bread in the container with them. The bread helps maintain moisture, which can prevent the cookies from drying out too quickly.

For longer storage, freeze the cookies after seven days. Use a freezer-safe container or bag, label it clearly as cannabis-infused, and include the date and estimated potency if available. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Before Making Cannabis Cookies

Before making cannabis-infused cookies, decide how strong you want the batch to be and which infusion method you want to use. This recipe can be made as a traditional cookie with regular butter only, or it can be infused with cannabutter, infused coconut oil, cannabis sugar, or cannabis concentrates.

The most important part of edible baking is consistency. Mix the infused ingredient thoroughly with the rest of the dough so the cannabis is evenly distributed throughout the batch. This helps each cookie contain a more consistent amount of cannabinoids.

If you are new to edibles, choose a low-dose option and avoid combining multiple infused ingredients until you understand your tolerance. Always store cannabis cookies separately from non-infused cookies and mark them clearly.

Alternate Infusion Options

There is more than one way to make cannabis-infused anise spritz cookies. The best choice depends on what you already have prepared, your preferred texture, and how accurately you can calculate potency.

Infuse with Coconut Oil or Cannabutter

Cannabutter is the most natural option for this recipe because the original cookie dough already relies on butter for flavor and texture. Replacing part of the regular butter with cannabutter keeps the cookies rich and tender without changing the recipe too much.

Infused coconut oil can also work, although it may slightly change the texture and flavor depending on the type of coconut oil used. If using infused oil or butter, make sure it is prepared before starting the cookie dough. Homemade infused butter or oil usually requires decarboxylation first, followed by an infusion process.

Infuse with Cannabis Sugar

Cannabis sugar is another option for this recipe. You can replace the regular granulated sugar with cannabis sugar if you prefer not to use infused butter or oil.

You may also combine infused sugar with cannabutter or infused oil, but doing so will increase the total potency of the batch. If using more than one infused ingredient, calculate the total cannabinoids from all sources before dividing by the number of cookies.

Infuse With Concentrates and Extracts

Cannabis concentrates and extracts can also be used in edible recipes. Before adding any concentrate to this cookie dough, confirm whether it needs to be decarboxylated. Some products are already activated, while others must be heated before they are effective in edibles.

Once the concentrate is ready, mix it thoroughly into the butter called for in the recipe. This helps distribute the infusion evenly before the butter is added to the dough. After that, follow the recipe instructions as written.