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The Ultimate Cannabis Candy Guide

November 30, 2021

One of the most comfortable ways to unwind is to slouch lazily into your favorite sofa and vegetate in front of the TV. It's even better if you have a couple of snacks and sugary cannabis candy treats handy. 

Many marijuana enthusiasts enjoy ingesting their marijuana this way. By cooking weed into candy or baked goods, tokers report a longer-lasting high compared to smoking. 

Edibles come in various forms ranging from classic weed brownies to chewy gummy bears. Below we discuss all you need to know about cannabis candy. Let's sink our teeth into this tasty topic right away. 

Marijuana gummy
Marijuana gummy

What is cannabis candy? 

When you infuse marijuana into a sweet treat, the result is cannabis candy. These sugary bites are ideal for those who enjoy getting high but don't like smoking. 

When you consume marijuana this way, it typically falls under the broad label of edibles. These can include everything from baked goods to chocolates and cannabis rock candy.

Many who have health conditions and their physician recommends they use weed in their treatment favor medical weed candy above other methods. It's convenient and discreet. 

Recreational users also enjoy edibles for a longer-lasting high. The effects usually take a bit longer than when smoked, but marijuana candy can be extremely potent.

How can you make cannabis candy? 

In states where weed is legal, registered dispensaries sell a variety of marijuana options, including edibles. This is a quick and easy way to get hold of these treats, but you may be wondering if you can make cannabis candy at home. 

The answer is yes, and it's not as complicated as you might think. Decarboxylation is the first and most essential step for all edibles. 

After that, you can use various sources to look for the treat that you want to infuse with weed. Let's take a look at a simple weed hard candy recipe that you can make at home

Step one – ingredients 

Before you learn how to make cannabis hard candy, gather the ingredients required. 

For this recipe, you'll need

  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • 2 cups of granulated white sugar 
  • 2 oz. water 
  • 1 tsp flavoring oil 
  • 6 oz. light corn syrup 
  • 1 tsp cannabis extract 
  • 1 tsp citric or malic acid 
  • Food coloring (optional) 

You'll also need the correct equipment for efficient candy-making.

  • Cannabis candy molds
  • A heavy-bottomed cooking pot
  • Candy thermometer 

Step 2 – Prepare your molds

Spray each mold with non-stick spray so that you'll be able to remove marijuana candy easily. You can also use a baking sheet or parchment paper.

Step 3 – Heat it up

Mix the sugar, water, and corn syrup in the heavy-bottomed pot, then turn the heat up to medium. Allow the granules to vanish and the mixture to bubble.

Step 4 – Check temperature 

Using your thermometer, check for when the candy reaches between 300 to 310℉. Immediately remove it from the heat as this is the ideal range for making cannabis hard candy. 

Step 5 – Add flavor

Once you've removed your mixture from the heat, quickly add the cannabis, flavoring, and coloring (optional). Stir to combine and pour into the molds. Leave it to cool for a few hours before removing it. 

This is one of the simplest weed hard candy recipes available, but there are plenty of other edible options you can explore. 

Homemade cannabis infused candy
Homemade cannabis infused candy

What types of cannabis candy are there? 

Similar to the conventional sweet treats in stores, edible weed candy comes in many varieties. Below we look at a few of the most popular options. 

Hard candy 

Many stoner favorites fall under this category. Cannabis rock candy, lollipops, and molded sweets are popular. It's tasty and convenient to carry in public while maintaining some discretion. 

Cannabis hard candy
Cannabis hard candy

Cotton candy

This well-known carnival treat is sweet, light, and fluffy. Who could have guessed that cotton candy could be any more fun? 

Tokers have discovered that you can infuse weed into this sugar-filled snack by crushing a couple of marijuana candy balls and flossine into a cotton candy machine. Nibbling on cannabis cotton candy at the fairgrounds will bring the experience to new heights. 

Gummies 

The chewy bears are firm favorites in 420 circles. Medical cannabis candy users report that it's easier to maintain dosage consistency with cannabis gummies because they're one standard size. 

It's also great to keep in a pouch or purse when you know you won't be home in time for your next dose. Many tokers have their own weed gummy candy recipe with the flavor and color that they prefer. 

Marijuana gummies
Marijuana gummies

Chocolate bars 

The cannabis candy bar and chocolate options are currently trending with those that make their edibles. The marijuana is infused using cannabutter.

Cannabis-infused candy is usually high in THC. Your imagination limits the shape, sugar content, and type of chocolates you can create. You could even make cannabis candy from melted slabs of ready-made chocolate. 

Weed chocolate
Weed chocolate

Edibles

If you search for cannabis candy online, you'll find an extensive list of dispensaries advertising their products. Edibles aren't limited to the options mentioned; even baked treats like brownies and muffins can be infused with weed. 

Your options are virtually limitless with baked goodies once you know how to make cannabutter. This can be incorporated into most cannabis candy recipes fairly easily.

Cannabis infused chocolate cupcakes
Cannabis infused chocolate cupcakes

Is cannabis candy high in THC or CBD? 

The answer to this question is slightly complex. There are hundreds of strains that get put into cannabis candy; some are for recreational use, while others have a medicinal purpose. 

When you expose marijuana to heat, you need to exercise caution if you want to maintain the expected levels of THC content. High temperatures can cause it to degrade to CBN. Cannabis Candy that's gotten too hot may have a reduced potency level.

The same applies to CBD; excessive heat can cause the oil compounds to break down, and the end result is that the benefits are reduced. 

When it comes to which compound is more common, it depends on the reason for use.

Those cannabis candy treats intended for social enjoyment usually have high THC levels to conjure the desired psychoactive effects. 

Medical weed candy is a bit more complicated. Some medicinal tokers report health improvements from strains with high CBD content, while others prefer THC-based cannabis candy options. It also depends on the condition the patient is treating.

Another option is to choose a product with equal amounts of THC and CBD for a balanced high.

Consumption of cannabis candy 

When you consume cannabis candy, there are several aspects you need to keep in mind. When shopping, keep an eye out for products that have 2mg THC or less. 

It's preferable to start with easy-dose items like gummies. The effects of edibles take much longer to occur compared to smoking, so wait at least two hours before having more. 

Read the label for details on dosage per serving and try to be sure of the cannabis candy's potency before you try it.

If you're taking edibles for recreational purposes, you might be tempted to try a few more to rush the onset of the high. Resist the urge to indulge in additional pieces of cannabis candy because the potency is intense, and once it hits, it lasts substantially longer. 

It's best to stick to the originally intended dosage and patiently wait for the effects to hit. 

Weed gummies
Weed gummies

Cannabis candy candidly 

Enjoying your weed in the form of cannabis candy is a delicious and fun experience. Making your edibles is also an enjoyable hobby where you can unleash your creativity to make a variety of interesting products

The high takes longer to occur, but once it hits, you'll be wrapped up in your euphoric bubble for a while. The ingredients used can be as simple or complex as you'd like. 

Getting started is easy. Use our cannabis hard candy recipe above as a reference point and whip up a batch of scrumptious edibles today

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