The festive season is a time for indulgence, creativity, and sharing joy with loved ones. What better way to elevate your holiday celebrations than by incorporating CBD into your favorite Christmas baked goods? CBD-infused treats bring a wellness twist to classic recipes, making them the perfect addition to your seasonal spread or thoughtful homemade gifts.
Whether you’re craving spiced gingerbread cookies, rich peppermint truffles, cosy hot chocolate bombs, or traditional mince pies, these recipes offer a delightful mix of festive flavours and wellness benefits. So, why not bake your way to a CBD-infused Christmas? This article covers four delicious recipes for you to try this holiday season.
1. CBD Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread cookies are a Christmas classic recipe that you can elevate with CBD! You can also infuse your icing with CBD in addition to or instead of the cookies themselves.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make around 20 delicious gingerbread cookies:
- 3 cups plain flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegan butter or regular butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg or egg replacer for vegan option
- CBD oil (desired dosage)
You may also want to use cookie cutters to complete this recipe.
Instructions
Follow these instructions to make your gingerbread dreams a reality:
- Prepare Dough: In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Add molasses, egg (or replacer), and CBD oil to your butter mixture. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Chill: Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Cut Shapes: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut out festive shapes with cookie cutters.
- Bake: Arrange your cookie dough shapes on a lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool before decorating.
2. CBD Chocolate Peppermint Truffles
Indulgent and easy to make, these truffles are the perfect recipe to infuse with the wellness benefits of CBD.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make around 15 decadent chocolate peppermint truffles:
- 200g dark chocolate (vegan if needed)
- 100ml coconut cream or heavy cream
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- CBD oil (desired dose)
- Cocoa powder and/or crushed candy canes for coating
Instructions
Follow these instructions for delicious results:
- Melt Chocolate: Finely chop chocolate and place in a heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy or coconut cream in a saucepan until just simmering, then pour over the chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes.
- Mix: Stir until smooth, then add peppermint extract and CBD oil, mixing thoroughly.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
- Shape Truffles: Scoop out small portions and roll into balls. Coat in cocoa powder and/or crushed candy canes.
- Serve: Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.
3. CBD Hot Chocolate Bombs
Dive into a welcoming cup of cocoa with these decadent hot chocolate bombs infused with water-soluble CBD.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make around six hot chocolate bombs:
- 200g vegan or milk chocolate
- 6 tbsp cocoa powder
- 6 tbsp mini marshmallows (vegan if needed)
- Water-soluble CBD
- Sprinkles for decoration (optional)
Additionally, you will need silicone moulds to complete this recipe.
Instructions
Follow these instructions to create the perfect hot chocolate bombs:
- Prepare Shells: Melt chocolate and brush a thin layer into silicone moulds. Chill for 10 minutes, then add a second layer. Refrigerate until solid.
- Fill: Remove shells from molds and fill with 1 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tbsp marshmallows, and your desired dose of water-soluble CBD.
- Seal: Warm the edges of an empty shell and press onto a filled one to seal. Decorate with sprinkles if desired.
- Serve: To enjoy, place a bomb in a mug and pour hot plant-based or regular milk over it. Stir and enjoy!
4. CBD Mince Pies
Just when you thought mince pies couldn't get any better, now they can be infused with CBD. A Christmas staple with a wellness twist is a big yes from us!
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make around 12 mince pies:
- 1 pack of vegan shortcrust pastry or regular pastry
- 1 & 1/2 cups mince pie filling (store-bought or homemade)
- Water-soluble CBD (desired dose)
- Icing sugar for dusting
Instructions
Follow these instructions to achieve your own version of this classic festive treat:
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Prepare Filling: Mix your desired dose of CBD oil into the mince filling, ensuring even distribution.
- Assemble: Roll out the pastry and cut 12 circles for the base. Line a muffin tin with the pastry circles and fill each with 1 tbsp of mince filling.
- Cover: Cut smaller circles or stars for the tops and seal over the filling.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool and dust with icing sugar before serving.
Final thoughts
We hope you enjoy these CBD-infused festive treats, perfect for gifting, sharing, or savouring solo. Remember to adjust CBD dosage to suit your preferences and share the joy of wellness this holiday season! Make sure to check out our other recipes via our blog for more CBD infusion ideas.
