Cannabis Afghan Biscuits
Cannabis Afghan Biscuits. Approximately ~15mg THC per biscuit at full strength. 35 min total, 18 biscuits yield.
Afghan biscuits are a beloved treat across the Tasman, but they’ve earned their place in Australian hearts too. These no-fuss chocolate and coconut biscuits topped with cornflakes and a cherry are perfect for afternoon tea or as a gentle cannabis edible that won’t knock you sideways.
Our cannabis version uses cannabutter to replace the regular butter, creating biscuits with approximately 15mg THC per piece when made with standard cannabutter. Start with half a biscuit if you’re new to edibles, or calculate your exact dose with our free Edibles Dosage Calculator.
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Cannabis Afghan Biscuits
This recipe uses the cannabis-infused ingredient below. Tap for our step-by-step preparation guide.
🍪 Dry Ingredients
- 125g plain flour
- 25g cocoa powder
- 55g caster sugar
- 45g desiccated coconut
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch salt
🥛 Wet Ingredients
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
🍒 Topping
- 2 cups cornflakes, lightly crushed
- 18 glacé cherries, halved
- 2 tbsp chocolate icing (store-bought or homemade)
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Preheat your oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Ensure your cannabutter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
Cream the softened cannabutter and caster sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
Add the milk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until well combined.
Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add the salt and desiccated coconut, mixing to combine.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined – don’t overmix or your biscuits will be tough.
Shape the mixture into 18 equal portions (about 20g each) and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking tray, leaving 5cm between each biscuit.
Press each ball gently to flatten slightly, then press crushed cornflakes onto the top and sides of each biscuit.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are set but centres still look slightly soft. They’ll continue cooking on the hot tray.
Cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Once completely cool, top each biscuit with a small dollop of chocolate icing and half a glacé cherry.
Half-Strength Option
Make these milder by using 25g cannabutter plus 25g regular butter – perfect for daytime treats or cannabis beginners.
Cornflake Crunch
Lightly crush your cornflakes by hand rather than using a food processor – you want pieces, not powder, for the best texture.
Perfect Icing
Let the biscuits cool completely before icing, or it will melt and slide off. Store-bought chocolate icing works perfectly fine.
Even Dosing
Weigh your dough portions to ensure each biscuit contains the same amount of cannabutter for consistent dosing.
Storage Success
These keep beautifully in an airtight container for up to a week – the flavours actually improve after day one.
Clear Labelling
Always label your container with “CANNABIS – 15mg THC per biscuit” and the date made to avoid any mix-ups.
| Method | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Room temperature | 5-7 days | Airtight container, flavours improve |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks | Best for hot weather |
| Frozen | 3 months | Wrap individually in cling film |
Important Safety Information
- Calculate your dose before cooking — use our free Edibles Dosage Calculator.
- Start low, go slow. If this is your first time with edibles, eat half a biscuit (~7.5mg) and wait at least 90 minutes before having more.
- Onset time: 30-120 minutes. Do not eat additional servings within this window.
- Duration: Effects can last 4-8 hours.
- Do not drive or operate machinery after consuming cannabis edibles.
- Store securely — label all containers with contents, date, and dosage. Keep away from children, pets, and unsuspecting housemates.
- Legal context: Cannabis remains illegal for recreational use in most Australian states. Medicinal cannabis is available through TGA-approved prescriptions. Know your state’s laws.
- Emergency: Australian Poisons Information Centre — 13 11 26 (24 hours)
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Absolutely! Using 25g cannabutter and 25g regular butter will halve the potency to about 7.5mg per biscuit. This is perfect for beginners or daytime treats when you want a milder effect.
Edibles typically take 30-120 minutes to take effect, with peak effects around 2-3 hours. Afghan biscuits are quite rich, which can slow absorption, so be patient and don’t eat more too quickly.
If you’re making your own cannabutter, yes – decarboxylation is essential to activate the THC. If you’re buying ready-made cannabutter, this step has already been done for you.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for up to two weeks. Always label clearly with cannabis content and dosage information.
Stay calm, find a comfortable place to rest, and stay hydrated. The effects will pass. Contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 if you’re concerned, or emergency services if you feel seriously unwell.
Yes, but you’ll need to adjust the recipe slightly. Use 40g cannabis coconut oil instead of 50g cannabutter, and add an extra tablespoon of flour as coconut oil is more liquid than butter.
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