RECIPES

Home for the HIGHLIDAYS

RECIPES by LAURIE WOLF PHOTOS by BRUCE WOLF

Shortbread Rounds

Makes 14 cookies 1. In the bowl of a mixer beat the 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, butters and sugar until creamy. room temperature Slowly add the flour and salt and 2 tablespoons canna-butter, mix until just combined. Roll into a log about seven inches in length room temperature and chill for at least one hour. ½ cup confectioner’s sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2. Heat oven to 340. 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 3. Place the sprinkles on a plate. ¼ teaspoon salt Roll the log in the sprinkles and Sprinkles cut into ½ inch slices. Bake for 12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Spiced Pecans

Makes 4 cups 1. Heat oven to 300. Line a sheet pan 4 tablespoons dark brown sugar with parchment paper. 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 2. In a medium bowl, combine the 2 teaspoons ground cumin sugar and spices and the infused oil. 1 teaspoon salt In another bowl, combine the pecans ½ teaspoon cayenne with the egg white, which helps the ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg spice adhere to the pecans. 2 tablespoons canna-butter or oil 4 cups pecan halves 3. Combine all the ingredients and 1 beaten egg white spread on the sheet pan.

S’more Style Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows

Makes 16 marshmallows

1. Line a sheet pan with parchment 1 cup dark chocolate chips paper. 2 tablespoons infused oil or butter 2. Place the chips and infusion 16 marshmallows in a small bowl, and microwave 3 graham crackers, crushed on medium for one minute. Stir. Continue to heat at 10-second intervals. Smooth.

3. Dip the marshmallows in the melted chocolate and cover about half. Dip in the crushed graham crackers and place on the paper to set.

While many of us will not be doing much socializing this holiday season, we still want to share the love. And the Cannabis! Gifts of food are always welcome. Label correctly, and don’t leave the infused shortbread cookies out for Santa. He doesn’t indulge, though apparently the Mrs. loves infused hot chocolate. FYI, Blitzen is a stoner.

For a few friends, I am offering the gifts in a piece of pottery or mug so that they will have a constant reminder of my love for them. Only the CBD-infused treats will leave Oregon, and you can follow the same recipe for canna-butter with CBD flower. Expect a feeling of wellness without the head high. Keep doses low, spirits high, and be sure to love one another.