Cookie Monster strain guide
3 min read · Updated · WeedDB editors
Cookie Monster is an indica that crosses Girl Scout Cookies with OG Kush. People know it for a sweet, buttery and piney smell, a relaxed, sleepy feel and a reputation for bringing on the munchies, which fits the name.
Where does Cookie Monster come from?
Cookie Monster is a cross of Girl Scout Cookies and OG Kush, two of the most influential strains out of California. Sources agree on the parents, but the original breeder is not well documented.
It went on to parent other strains, most notably Pineapple Upside Down Cake, which Humboldt Seed Company bred from Pineapple Trainwreck and Cookie Monster. The name is a playful nod to its Cookies side and its hunger-inducing reputation.
What does Cookie Monster smell and taste like?
Cookie Monster usually smells sweet and buttery, with pine and wood underneath. Many people also notice mint or menthol, and some reviews mention skunk, vanilla or a hint of lemon.
Myrcene is often listed first, followed by pinene and caryophyllene. Myrcene brings the earthy side, pinene the pine and caryophyllene a peppery bite. The flavour tends to be sweet and minty on the inhale with a woody finish.
Cookie Monster effects: what people report
People most often describe Cookie Monster as relaxed, sleepy and hungry. Some also mention a happy, euphoric start before it settles into a heavier body feel, which is why many save it for later in the day.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints, and some people mention dizziness. A few reviewers say the effects fade fairly quickly.
How strong is Cookie Monster?
Listings usually put Cookie Monster at about 17% to 21% THC, with very little CBD. Some batches people post come in higher.
That's moderate to strong. If you're new to it, start with a small amount and wait before having more. The THC and CBD on your label are for that batch, so trust those over the strain average.
Buying Cookie Monster in Canada
Check the label carefully. Cookie Monster can be confused with other Cookies strains, and different producers may grow different cuts under the same name.
If you find it, look at the THC and CBD numbers, any terpenes listed and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of its sweet smell. If you want to know how it compares to other indica strains, our indica vs sativa guide is a good place to start.
Cookie Monster vs Girl Scout Cookies
Girl Scout Cookies is one of its parents. Both share a sweet, minty Cookies smell, but Cookie Monster adds pine and butter from its OG Kush side. Girl Scout Cookies is a balanced hybrid known for a happy, uplifted feel and is often listed higher in THC, while Cookie Monster leans toward relaxed and sleepy. If you want something brighter, start with Girl Scout Cookies. If you'd like a heavier, end-of-day pick, try Cookie Monster.
Strains like Cookie Monster
If you like Cookie Monster, these are the closest matches:
- Girl Scout Cookies: one of its parents, sweet and minty with a happier feel.
- OG Kush: the other parent, with pine, fuel and earth.
- Pineapple Upside Down Cake: one of its children, sweet with a tropical twist.
- Platinum Cookies: another Cookies strain with a sweet, relaxing reputation.
