Our Top 10 Best Cookies Cannabis Strains
In this article, you’ll learn the best cookie strains to grow, their effects, and whether it’s better to grow them indoors or outdoors. It’s important to remember that not all cookie strains are equal, so it’s best to find strains suited to your growing level and conditions.
Cookies Cannabis strains have become highly popular with growers and Cannabis enthusiasts and are often known for their sweet scent and delicious-tasting bud. There are numerous cookie-inspired strains, but some cookie strains stand out more than others, like Girl Scout Cookies (GSC).
How do you choose which cookie strain to grow? A few different factors come into play. Some of these factors include Cannabis genetics, which will determine how your cookie strains taste and smell. Genetics can also impact their effects. Other factors will include growing conditions and where you live.
In this article, you’ll learn the best cookie strains to grow, their effects, and whether it’s better to grow them indoors or outdoors. It’s important to remember that not all cookie strains are equal, so it’s best to find strains suited to your growing level and conditions.
Cherry Pie
This strain is an 80% indica-dominant strain with THC levels up to 23%. Cherry Pie is one of the best cookie strains for delighting the senses and relaxing your soul. You can expect the sweet scent of freshly baked pie and a strong cerebral high.
Cherry Pie feminized seeds
Cherry Pie seeds grow a sweet-smelling indica dominant treat that delights the senses while relaxing the soul. One puff and your mouth is watering from the aroma of freshly baked cherry pie.
Cherry Pie can be grown indoors and outdoors, and flowers between 8-9 weeks. It can reach yields as high as 14 ounces per plant when grown indoors. When growing Cherry Pie outdoors, you can expect a higher harvest of 17 ounces per plant.
Read our full strain review of Cherry Pie, or purchase Cherry Pie feminized seeds in our store.
Cherry Pie cultivar profile
| Plant type | 80% indica 20% sativa |
| THC | Up to 23% |
| CBD | Insignificant amount |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Climate | Indoors | Steppe | Mediterranean |
| Plant size | Average |
| Vegetative stage | 4 to 8 weeks |
| Flowering time | 8 to 9 weeks |
| Yields | 14 to 17 oz per plant |
| Taste and Smell | Berry | Earthy | Sweet |
| Effects | Euphoric | Happy | Relaxed |
| Terpenes | D-Limonene | Myrcene | Beta-Pinene | Geraniol | Caryophyllene |
Girl Scout Cookies
Girl Scout Cookies (GSC) is considered the original cookie strain. This Indica-dominant hybrid strain is known for its potency and unique flavor. With THC levels up to 21%, it may not contain the highest amount of THC compared to other strains, but you can expect a truly cerebral experience.
Girl Scout Cookies feminized seeds
Like many great strains, this one got started in California. Because of its popularity it quickly spread across the states, then the world. Its fame is well earned.
The Girl Scout Cookies strain stems from OG Kush and Durban Poison, two very popular and potent strains. It also birthed a new beauty: the Disco Bizkit strain, a 50/50 hybrid made from Girl Scout Cookies and Do-Si-Dos.
Girl Scout Cookies can be grown outdoors for a large yield of up to 21 ounces per plant. The autoflower version of Girl Scout Cookies grows easily indoors with little maintenance, and you can expect to yield around 5-15 ounces per plant.
Read our full strain review of Girl Scout Cookies, or buy Girl Scout Cookies feminized seeds and Girl Scout Cookies autoflower seeds.
Girl Scout Cookies cultivar profile
| Plant type | 80% indica 20% sativa |
| THC | Up to 21% |
| CBD | Insignificant amount |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Climate | Indoors | Mediterranean | Steppe |
| Plant size | Average |
| Vegetative stage | 4 to 8 weeks |
| Flowering time | 7 to 10 weeks |
| Yields | 21 oz per plant |
| Taste and Smell | Diesel | Earthy | Herbal | Lemon | Pungent | Skunky | Spicy | Sweet |
| Effects | Create | Euphoric | Happy | Relaxed | Uplifted |
| Terpenes | Caryophyllene | D-Limonene | Humulene | Linalool | Ocimene |
Durban Poison
The legendary Girl Scout Cookies was created from Durban Poison; that’s why it’s part of our cookies strains list. As a 100% sativa landrace strain, Durban Poison has a strong lineage. It also serves as an excellent mood booster and can also improve focus.
Durban Poison feminized seeds
Durban Poison is a pure sativa named after its city of origin: Durban, South Africa. Despite its name, it is a delightful strain that gives the user energy, joy, and creativity.
Durban Poison is happiest when grown indoors or outdoors in sunny climates. When grown outdoors, Durban Poison plants are extremely resilient to pests and diseases and don’t require much special care to grow up to 7.5 feet tall.
Read our full strain review of Durban Poison, or shop for Durban Poison feminized seeds and Durban Poison autoflower seeds in our store.
Durban Poison cultivar profile
| Plant type | 100% sativa |
| THC | Up to 20% |
| CBD | Insignificant amount |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Climate | Indoors | Steppe | Mediterranean |
| Plant size | Compact |
| Vegetative stage | 4 to 8 weeks |
| Flowering time | 7 to 9 weeks |
| Yields | 14 to 18 oz per plant |
| Taste and Smell | Cheese | Citrus | Earthy | Fruity | Skunky | Sweet |
| Effects | Euphoric | Happy | Relaxed | Sleepy | Uplifted |
| Terpenes | Humulene | Terpinolene | Myrcene | D-Limonene | Ocimene |
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Wedding Cake
The parents of Wedding Cake are Girl Scout Cookies and Cherry Pie, two strains we’ve previously mentioned as two of the best cookie weed strains. Wedding Cake’s odor isn’t as strong as other strains, making it great for stealth grows. It also tastes like vanilla cake, making it delightful on inhale and exhale.
Wedding Cake feminized seeds
Wedding Cake is known for its sweet taste and the harmony between the indica and sativa traits. If you want to chill but still remain sharp, Wedding Cake is a great choice.
If you’re looking for an easy indoor or outdoor grow, Wedding Cake is one of those top cookie strains with low risk/high reward. With THC levels up to 25%, Wedding Cake sinks you into a deep state of relaxation while simultaneously allowing you to remain sharp and focused.
Read our full strain review of Wedding Cake, or buy Wedding Cake feminized seeds and Wedding Cake autoflower seeds.
Wedding Cake cultivar profile
| Plant type | 70% indica 30% sativa |
| THC | Up to 25% |
| CBD | Insignificant amounts |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Climate | Indoors | Continental |
| Plant size | Average |
| Vegetative stage | 4 to 8 weeks |
| Flowering time | 8 to 10 weeks |
| Yields | 18 to 21 oz per plant |
| Taste and Smell | Vanilla | Sweet | Earthy | Ginger |
| Effects | Relaxing | Energizing |
| Terpenes | Myrcene | L-Limonene | Caryophyllene | Valencene | Linalool |
Sunset Sherbert
Imagine soft scoops of sherbert mixed with Girl Scout Cookies, perfectly blended to create a cookie strain that tantalizes the tastebuds. Sunset Sherbert (Girl Scout Cookies X Pink Panties) can reach levels of THC up to 19%, and the potent effects can simultaneously provide both relaxation and productivity.
Sunset Sherbert feminized seeds
Sunset Sherbet is an indica dominant hybrid that will spark your creativity. Sweet like a scoop of sherbet while watching the sunset, this strain is a tasty descendant of Girl Scout Cookies.
To grow your Sunset Sherbert, you’ll need to provide a sunny and warm climate of around 70 degrees. Don’t worry about molds and mildew; Sunset Sherbert is a heavily resistant strain, making it one of the best cookie strains for beginner growers.
Read our full strain review of Sunset Sherbet, or shop for Sunset Sherbert feminized seeds in our store.
Sunset Sherbert cultivar profile
| Plant type | 85% indica 15% sativa |
| THC | Up to 21% |
| CBD | Insignificant amounts |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Climate | Indoors | Mediterranean |
| Plant size | Average |
| Vegetative stage | 4 to 8 weeks |
| Flowering time | 8 weeks |
| Yields | 16 to 21 oz per plant |
| Taste and Smell | Berry | Citrus | Skunky | Sweet |
| Effects | Creative | Euphoric | Happy | Relaxed | Uplifted |
| Terpenes | Caryophyllene | D-Limonene | Myrcene | Beta-Pinene | Terpinolene |
Gelato
Just like Wedding Cake, the Gelato strain has fan-favorite parent strains that are potent and delicious. Gelato was created in the California Bay Area by crossing Girl Scout Cookies strains Sunset Sherbert and Thin Mint GSC together.
Gelato feminized seeds
Are you a marijuana veteran burdened by a high tolerance, looking for an easy smoke that hits hard every time? You are going to love Gelato!
The combination of cookie lineage, dessert flavor, and 16-18 ounces yields place Gelato on our top cookies strain list. When growing Gelato outdoors in most climates, you’ll need some expertise; these plants require extra maintenance in high humidity.
Read our full strain review of Gelato, or buy Gelato feminized seeds and Gelato autoflower seeds.
Gelato cultivar profile
| Plant type | 55% indica 45% sativa |
| THC | Up to 21% |
| CBD | Insignificant amount |
| Climate | Indoors | Mediterranean | Temperate |
| Plant size | Compact |
| Vegetative stage | 4 to 8 weeks |
| Flowering time | 8 to 9 weeks |
| Yields | 16 to 18 oz per plant |
| Taste and Smell | Citrus | Earthy | Fruity | Sweet |
| Effects | Euphoric | Happy | Relaxed | Uplifted |
| Terpenes | Caryophyllene | D-Limonene | Valencene | Geraniol | Myrcene |
Runtz
Created from Gelato (Sunset Sherbet X Thin Mint GSC) and Zkittlez (two award-winning strains), Runtz is a 50/50 hybrid with super high levels of THC that reach up to 29%. Runtz has also won numerous awards, like Strain of the Year in the 2020 Cannabis Cup and the 2020 People’s Choice for indica Flower.
Runtz feminized seeds
The Runtz strain of marijuana has THC levels averaging between 19% and 29% and is a powerful blend of potency and flavor. Runtz made its debut at the Santa Rosa Emerald Cup in 2017. It's been racking up awards ever since.
Runtz is a versatile cookies strain that can adapt to most climates, but the plants certainly enjoy plenty of sunlight and warmth. If cared for properly, your Runtz plants will produce high yields of 16-18 ounces when grown outdoors.
Read our full strain review of Runtz, or purchase Runtz feminized seeds and Runtz autoflower seeds in our store.
Runtz cultivar profile
| Plant type | 50% indica 50% sativa |
| THC | Up to 29% |
| CBD | Insignificant amounts |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Climate | Indoors | Sunny | Cool |
| Plant size | Average |
| Vegetative stage | 4 to 8 weeks |
| Flowering time | 7 to 8 weeks |
| Yields | 16 to 18 oz per plant |
| Taste and Smell | Berry | Sweet | Citrus |
| Effects | Euphoric | Uplifting | Happy |
| Terpenes | Caryophyllene | Beta-Pinene | D-Limonene | Linalool | Myrcene |
Tropicana Cookies
As the lovechild of Tangie and Girl Scout Cookies, Tropicana Cookies has been around since 2008. The flavorful cookie strain has won numerous awards, including the 2019 Michigan Cannabis Cup.
Tropicana Cookies feminized seeds
Call it paradise, with tasty flavors, high THC content, and impressive terpene; we're excited to have Tropicana Cookies seeds for sale in our seed bank!
Tropicana Cookies is a 70% sativa strain and promises up to 22% THC. The refreshing high makes you feel happy, relaxed, buzzed, and blissful. When cultivating your Tropicana Cookies, it’s important to note that the plants are tall and bushy. That’s why sufficient light exposure and ventilation are absolutely necessary to ensure your plants thrive.
Read our full strain review of Tropicana Cookies, or buy Tropicana Cookies feminized seeds.
Tropicana Cookies cultivar profile
| Plant type | 30% indica 70% sativa |
| THC | Up to 22% |
| CBD | Insignificant amounts |
| Climate | Indoors | Temperate | Continental | Mediterranean |
| Plant size | Compact |
| Vegetative stage | 4 to 8 weeks |
| Flowering time | 7 to 8 weeks |
| Yields | 17 oz per plant |
| Taste and Smell | Citrus | Orange |
| Effects | Euphoric | Happy | Uplifted | Energetic |
| Terpenes | D-Limonene | Caryophyllene | Humulene | Myrcene | Ocimene |
Cookies and Cream
There are many delicious strains to choose from, but Cookies and Cream might just be the best cookie strain. This 70% indica strain is one of the tastiest things ever to hit Cannabis enthusiasts’ tastebuds. Expect the sweet flavors of cookies, milk, and vanilla goodness, perfect to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Cookies and Cream feminized seeds
Cookies and Cream is the result of crossing indica dominant Starfighter with an undisclosed version of Girl Scout Cookies. This Denver Cup winner (2014) is a balanced hybrid that can lean indica if taken in large quantities.
Cookies and Cream is in our top cookie strains list because of its 22% THC level. Even though it requires more skill to grow, the end result is fantastic. Expect to yield a whopping 14-18oz per plant and between 12-16oz when grown indoors. Autoflower Cookies and Cream will grow indoors much faster, but your plants will yield less.
Read our full strain review of Cookies and Cream, or purchase Cookies and Cream feminized seeds and Cookies and Cream autoflower seeds in our store.
Cookies and Cream cultivar profile
| Plant type | 70% indica 30% sativa |
| THC | Up to 22% |
| CBD | Insignificant amounts |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Climate | Indoors | Mediterranean |
| Plant size | Tall |
| Vegetative stage | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Flowering time | 8 to 10 weeks |
| Yields | 14 to 18 oz per plant |
| Taste and Smell | Earthy | Herbal | Pungent | Spicy | Sweet | Woody |
| Effects | Euphoric | Happy | Hungry | Relaxed | Sleepy |
| Terpenes | Caryophyllene | L-Limonene | Myrcene | Humulene | Terpinolene |
Baking Mix seed variety pack
Want to grow cookies strains but aren’t sure which cookie strain to choose? Why settle for one strain when you can have three? Whether you’re a new grower or a seasoned cultivator, the Baking Mix contains popular feminized seeds and is designed for growers to dabble with different seeds. Check out the Baking Mix Pack.
Baking Mix seed variety pack
What makes the Baking Mix pack so great is that all of these strains are sweet in different ways, and all of them energize and relax the user. Better still, they're not even difficult to grow!
Conclusion
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