Rainbow Cookies strain guide
2 min read · Updated · WeedDB editors
Rainbow Cookies is a hybrid of Sunset Sherbet and Animal Cookies. It's known for an earthy berry smell with citrus and a nutty edge. People describe a calm, focused feel that some find heavier than others.
Where does Rainbow Cookies come from?
Rainbow Cookies is a cross of Sunset Sherbet and Animal Cookies. Two strain databases both give that pairing, which puts it firmly in the Cookies family tree.
Neither source names a breeder, and we couldn't find a reliable account of who made it or when. You'll sometimes see it written as Rainbow Cookie.
What does Rainbow Cookies smell and taste like?
Rainbow Cookies is usually described as earthy and fruity, with berry and grape on top, some sour citrus and a nutty note underneath. The flavour leans sweeter than the smell, with berry and lemon most often mentioned.
We couldn't find published terpene results for Rainbow Cookies, so we're not listing any. Your product's label or lab sheet is the best place to check.
Rainbow Cookies effects: what people report
The effects people mention most are calm, focused and creative, with a sociable, uplifted mood. Reports split on how heavy it gets: some call it clear and not especially sleepy, while others describe a heavy, indica-style body feel. Phenotype and amount probably explain a lot of that.
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 common complaints with strains like this.
How strong is Rainbow Cookies?
One strain database lists Rainbow Cookies at about 21% to 22% THC, while another database notes that THC varies widely by phenotype. CBD is usually very low.
Treat it as a fairly strong strain and start small. The numbers on your product's label matter more than any listing, and our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what to look for.
Buying Rainbow Cookies in Canada
There are a lot of rainbow-named strains, so check the label carefully. Rainbow Cookies is not the same as Rainbow Sherbet, Rainbow Belts or plain Rainbow, even if the names look close.
If you find it, it will most likely be dried flower or pre-rolls. Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date before you buy.
Rainbow Cookies vs Animal Cookies
Animal Cookies is one of Rainbow Cookies' parents and the more established name of the two. Animal Cookies leans sweet, nutty and earthy, with a heavy, relaxed reputation. Rainbow Cookies keeps the nutty note but adds more berry, grape and citrus from its Sunset Sherbet parent, and reviewers more often call it focused and creative. If you want the classic cookie smell, go with Animal Cookies. If you'd like more fruit in the mix, Rainbow Cookies is worth a look.
Strains like Rainbow Cookies
If you like Rainbow Cookies, these are the closest matches:
- Sunset Sherbet: one of its parents, fruity and sweet with a relaxed reputation.
- Animal Cookies: the other parent, earthy and nutty with a heavier feel.
- Gelato: a close cousin that also comes from Sunset Sherbet and Cookies genetics.
- Girl Scout Cookies: the root of the Cookies family that Animal Cookies comes from.
