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Cookies & Cream

Cookies & Cream, also known as Cookies N Cream, is a hybrid by Exotic Genetix bred from Starfighter F2 and an undisclosed Girl Scout Cookies phenotype. Vanilla, sweetness, nuttiness, wood and orange define its dessert profile.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • vanilla
  • sweet
  • woody
  • nutty
  • orange
  • cookie-like

Effects

  • relaxing
  • euphoric
  • uplifting
  • cheerful
  • creative

Terpenes

  • Caryophyllene
  • Limonene
  • Myrcene

Cannabinoid profile

Recorded ranges

THC 20–23 %
CBD up to 0,7 %

These values provide context. Actual levels may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.

Genetics

Parentage and family tree

Cookies & Cream is at the beginning. Below are the documented parent lines through the 4th generation.

Editorial profile

Cookies & Cream in detail

Origin & classification

According to the source, Cookies & Cream was created by Exotic Genetix in Washington and is also known as Cookies N Cream. The cross combines Starfighter F2 with a specific Girl Scout Cookies phenotype whose exact identity has not been officially published. This limitation is part of the strain’s origin story and should not be replaced with an apparently more precise GSC designation.

Aroma & flavour

In 2014, the strain won the hybrid category at the Denver Cannabis Cup. This award explains part of its renown, but alone does not indicate how every batch will turn out. The documented breeding context, alternative name and competition success nevertheless make Cookies & Cream more clearly identifiable than many similarly named cookie hybrids.

Terpene profile

Vanilla and a soft, sweet pastry note take centre stage in the aroma. Nutty, woody and orange-like impressions complement the profile. Another source also describes a buttery nuance. Caryophyllene, Myrcene and Limonene are cited as typical terpenes, although their ratio can explicitly vary from batch to batch. Accordingly, slight differences in aroma and flavour should be expected.

Effect tendency

The flowers are described as dense and notably dark; some expressions may reach an almost black coloration. Short orange-coloured flower clusters add accents of colour. A frosty-looking coating of trichomes covers them, contributing to the resin-rich impression. These specific characteristics refer to the described strain, not automatically to every individual plant or cultivation.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

The effect profile is described in the sources as relaxing, euphoric, cheerful, uplifting and creative. Particular emphasis is placed on a balance that is described as neither exclusively heavy nor exclusively stimulating. Such perceptions remain individual; dose, environment and batch can alter the experience. Medical anecdotal reports are not adopted as evidence of efficacy.

Further context

The source data lists 20 to 23 percent THC, while a second source states up to 25 percent. CBD is recorded at a maximum of approximately 0,7 percent. These values should be read as batch-dependent measurement ranges. Information on flowering time, plant height and yield is unavailable, so the reliable profile remains focused on origin, award, dessert aroma, dark flower structure and the repeatedly described balanced effect.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Cookies & Cream

What type of strain is Cookies & Cream?

We list Cookies & Cream as a hybrid strain with the parentage GSC × Starfighter.

What genetics are behind Cookies & Cream?

The parentage of Cookies & Cream is GSC × Starfighter.

What does Cookies & Cream smell and taste like?

In terms of aroma, Cookies & Cream is primarily vanilla, sweet, woody, nutty, orange and cookie-like. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

Which terpenes are associated with Cookies & Cream?

Cookies & Cream features Caryophyllene, Limonene and Myrcene. They complement the described aroma profile.

What is the effect tendency of Cookies & Cream?

We describe Cookies & Cream primarily as relaxing, euphoric, uplifting, cheerful and creative. Perceptions of effects are subjective and are not a medical promise.

How high is the THC content of Cookies & Cream?

Cookies & Cream is listed with a THC range of 20–23 %. Actual values may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.