- Cookies and Cream is a hybrid Hybrid (Balanced) strain originating from USA (Washington / California), dating back to 2014.
- Lab tests place its THC content at approximately 20-26%.
- Its lineage runs through Starfighter x Girl Scout Cookies, making it a key reference point for breeders.
- 3 documented strains descend from Cookies and Cream, including modern market favourites.
- Dominant terpenes: Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene — driving its signature aroma and effects.
About Cookies and Cream
Cookies and Cream was bred by Exotic Genetix (based in the Pacific Northwest) by crossing Starfighter (a Triangle Kush x Appalachia hybrid) with an elite Girl Scout Cookies cut. The result is a perfectly balanced hybrid with a unique terpene profile that genuinely smells and tastes like cookies and cream — sweet vanilla, cream, dough, and a hint of gas. The buds are dense and resinous with light green and purple coloration. The effects are balanced and versatile: a euphoric, uplifting head high with gentle body relaxation. Cookies and Cream won the 2014 High Times Cannabis Cup, cementing Exotic Genetix as a major breeder and inspiring countless dessert-named strains.
Flavor Profile
The Story & Lineage Origin
Exotic Genetix released Cookies and Cream around 2014 and it won the High Times Cannabis Cup that same year. The strain became Exotic Genetix's flagship offering and inspired a wave of dessert-themed strains.
Its vanilla-cream terpene profile was unique at the time. The strain's genetics were later used by 3rd Coast Genetics to create Oreoz (Cookies & Cream x Secret Weapon), demonstrating the staying power of the vanilla-cream profile.
Cookies and Cream remains one of Exotic Genetix's most popular strains and a benchmark for dessert hybrid breeding.
This strain is a staple of Amsterdam coffee shop menus. Check current availability and prices on DAM Live →
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View Live Menus →Where to Find Cookies and Cream in Amsterdam
Cookies and Cream is a popular strain on Amsterdam's coffeeshop menus. Prices and availability change daily based on supply, quality, and seasonal harvests.
- Centrum / De Wallen — Most tourist-facing shops stock popular strains like Cookies and Cream
- Bedford Factory (Outer Space) — Premium selection with quality-tested Cookies and Cream
- Barney's Gourmet Flowers — High-end Cookies and Cream with detailed lab reports
- Grey Area — Curated Cookies and Cream selection, limited stock
- LOF Amsterdam — Wide Cookies and Cream variety with delivery options
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Genetic Background
Starfighter (Triangle Kush x Appalachia) x Girl Scout Cookies (OG Kush x Durban Poison)
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Cookies and Cream is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Cookies and Cream is dominated by Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Genetic Families
Cookies and Cream is part of the following genetic families:
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Cookies and Cream:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the THC percentage of Cookies and Cream?
Cookies and Cream typically tests at 20-26% THC content in lab results, though actual potency varies by phenotype, growing conditions, and harvest. The balanced hybrid effects make it versatile for different tolerance levels.
Is Cookies and Cream a sativa or indica?
Cookies and Cream is a balanced hybrid cannabis strain (Hybrid (Balanced)). Bred from Starfighter x Girl Scout Cookies, its effects lean on a balanced hybrid experience. Users report: Euphoric, creative, relaxed, uplifted, happy, balanced.
Cookies and Cream strain review — what to expect
Cookies and Cream is known for Euphoric, creative, relaxed, uplifted, happy, balanced. An Exotic Genetix creation crossing Starfighter with Girl Scout Cookies. Cookies and Cream won the 2014 Cannabis Cup and became famous for its vanilla-cream-cookie aroma and perfectly balanced hybrid effects. The aroma profile features vanilla cream, sweet dough, gas, earth, berry, floral. Dominant terpenes: Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene.
What are the phenotypes of Cookies and Cream?
Cookies and Cream expresses several phenotypes and cuts, including Cookies and Cream, Cookies n Cream, Exotic Genetix C&C. The dominant phenotypes often show subtle differences in structure, flowering time, color expression, and terpene balance while sharing the same core genetics.
What is Cookies and Cream crossed from?
Cookies and Cream was bred from Starfighter x Girl Scout Cookies. Detailed ancestry: Starfighter (Triangle Kush x Appalachia) x Girl Scout Cookies (OG Kush x Durban Poison). This cross produces the strain's characteristic effects, terpene profile, and growth pattern.
Is Cookies and Cream available in Amsterdam coffee shops?
Yes — Cookies and Cream is found on Amsterdam coffeeshop menus. Live Amsterdam pricing and shop availability is updated daily on DAM Live.
What terpenes are in Cookies and Cream?
Cookies and Cream is dominated by Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene. These aromatic compounds shape the strain's signature flavor, aroma, and contribute to its reported effects through the entourage effect.
How much does Cookies and Cream yield and how long does it flower?
Cookies and Cream has a flowering time of 8-10 weeks and produces moderate to high yields. Plants reach medium height, making it a versatile size for most indoor setups.
What is Cookies and Cream and where does it come from?
Cookies and Cream is a balanced hybrid cannabis strain that originates from USA (Washington / California). It belongs to the 2010s era of cannabis genetics. An Exotic Genetix creation crossing Starfighter with Girl Scout Cookies. Cookies and Cream won the 2014 Cannabis Cup and became famous for its vanilla-cream-cookie aroma and perfectly balanced hybrid effects.
What is the genetic background of Cookies and Cream?
Cookies and Cream has the following ancestry: Starfighter (Triangle Kush x Appalachia) x Girl Scout Cookies (OG Kush x Durban Poison).
Is Cookies and Cream indica or sativa?
Cookies and Cream is a balanced hybrid cannabis strain. Learn how in indica vs sativa classification differs in our strain guide.
What does Cookies and Cream smell and taste like?
Cookies and Cream has a Vanilla cream, sweet dough, gas, earth, berry, floral aroma, with flavors described as Vanilla, cream, cookie dough, sweet, gassy, earthy. Its dominant terpenes are Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene.
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Medical Applications
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