Cannabis Hard Candy Recipe
To make cannabis hard candy, cook a sugar syrup to hard crack stage (300°F), cool it to 250°F, then stir in decarboxylated cannabis oil and flavoring before pouring into molds. This method limits THC degradation and yields shelf-stable candies with consistent dosing.
Prerequisites
You need these ingredients and tools.
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon decarboxylated cannabis oil (or cannabis distillate)
- 1/4 teaspoon flavor extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Candy thermometer
- Hard candy molds or parchment paper
- Heatproof spatula
Instructions
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a heavy saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Insert a candy thermometer and stop stirring.
- Boil the mixture until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool to 250°F.
- Stir in the cannabis oil, flavor extract, and food coloring until blended.
- Pour the mixture into molds or onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cool at room temperature until hard.
- Remove candies from molds or break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Dosing and Storage
Calculate dose per candy by dividing total THC in your oil by the number of candies. For example, 100 mg THC in 20 candies gives 5 mg per piece. Start with a low dose (1–2 mg) if you are new. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months. Keep away from children and pets.
Safety Notes
Cannabis affects each person in unique ways. Do not drive or operate machinery after consuming. Check your state laws before making or sharing cannabis edibles. This recipe is for adults 21 and older in legal jurisdictions.