Moon Cookies is a hybrid cannabis strain described as a Girl Scout Cookies cross back to Girl Scout Cookies, known for dense, resinous buds and a creative, calming high that can turn heavier over a session. No breeder is named in the sources we checked. Leafly lists its THC at about 19%.
Moon Cookies Strain at a Glance
| Type | Balanced hybrid |
|---|---|
| Lineage | Girl Scout Cookies |
| Breeder / origin | Not documented |
| THC | Around 19% (typical lab range) |
| CBD | Not reported |
| Dominant terpenes | Beta-caryophyllene, Limonene, Humulene |
| Aroma and flavor | sweet, dough, earthy, musky, blueberry, grape |
| Reported effects | creative, focused, talkative, relaxed |
| Best for | afternoon use, creative tasks |
Where Moon Cookies Comes From
Leafly lists Moon Cookies with Girl Scout Cookies as its parent and describes it as a twice-deep GSC-by-GSC cross. In plain terms, that suggests Cookies bred with a Cookies relative, which would explain why the effects track classic Girl Scout Cookies. The breeder is not named, and we found no breeder page or seed listing to confirm what the cross actually is.
The name suggests a nod to moon rocks, though that is a guess about marketing, not a documented origin. With so little primary documentation, treat the lineage as the retailer-and-database version of the story.
Moon Cookies Effects: What It Feels Like
Leafly’s description frames Moon Cookies as mostly calming, with a bright cerebral lift on top. Readers most often report creative, focused and talkative effects, with euphoria, relaxation and happiness also mentioned. The description adds that the body effect can grow heavier and more sedative with continued use.
That build-up is worth planning around. A modest dose in the afternoon tends to read as mood-lifting and loose, while several rounds can tilt toward couch time. New users should start small and wait before adding more.
Moon Cookies Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
The aroma is sweet and pungent, with descriptions of dough, earth and green forest. Some reviewers add musky, dank notes and a berry or chai-like quality. Leafly’s flavor tags are blueberry, earthy and grape.
Caryophyllene leads the terpene profile on Leafly, followed by limonene and humulene. Caryophyllene is peppery, limonene citrusy and humulene woody and herbal, which fits the earthy, spicy edge reviewers mention.
- Beta-caryophyllene: peppery and spicy, also found in black pepper and cloves
- Limonene: bright citrus, also found in lemon and orange peel
- Humulene: woody and hoppy, also found in hops and basil
Terpene levels vary from grower to grower and batch to batch, so check the lab label on the package. Learn more in our guide to cannabis terpenes.
Side Effects and How to Use Moon Cookies
Reported side effects are dry mouth, dry eyes and dizziness. Because the effects can build, overdoing it late in a session is the usual way to feel too sedated or foggy.
If you are new to Moon Cookies, start with one small inhalation or 2.5 mg in an edible and wait before taking more; see our dosing guide.
Do People Use Moon Cookies for Medical Reasons?
Among Leafly users, the most common reasons given for using Moon Cookies are pain (37%), stress (31%) and depression (25%). These are self-reports, not medical findings.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Strains Like Moon Cookies
- Girl Scout Cookies: the listed parent, with a similar sweet, earthy profile
- Gelato: a Cookies-family hybrid with a sweet, relaxing high
- Biscotti: another Cookies-family strain with a doughy, spicy character
- Zkittlez: a popular fruity hybrid in the same category
Browse more hybrid strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
More Hybrid Strains to Explore
Moon Dog · Moonbow · Moroccan Peaches · Mochi Runtz · Mint Durban · Mint Chocolate Chip · All hybrid strains
Where to Buy Moon Cookies
Dispensary menus change every week, and Moon Cookies may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Long Beach, browse Long Beach dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Haven Cannabis Marijuana and Weed Dispensary – Paramount and Stilo Supply. In Grand Rapids, browse Grand Rapids dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Noxx (2440 28th SE St) and Exclusive Grand Rapids. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Moon Cookies FAQ
What is Moon Cookies a cross of?
Leafly lists it as a Girl Scout Cookies cross back to Girl Scout Cookies. No breeder statement confirms the details.
Is Moon Cookies indica or sativa?
It is listed as a hybrid, with effects that resemble classic Girl Scout Cookies.
How strong is Moon Cookies?
Leafly lists THC at about 19%, which it calls above average.
What does Moon Cookies taste like?
Blueberry, earth and grape, with a doughy, sweet and slightly musky aroma.
Can Moon Cookies make you sleepy?
It can. The effects reportedly get heavier and more sedative with continued use.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.
