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Cannabutter Hard Candy Recipe

Cannabutter Hard Candy Recipe

Welcome to the Cannabutter Hard Candy Recipe. Cannabutter Hard Candy is a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth treat made by combining sugar, corn syrup, flavoring, and a small amount of cannabutter.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 30 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 40

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • cup light corn syrup
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons melted cannabutter
  • ½ teaspoon candy flavor extract
  • A few drops gel food coloring optional
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Heavy saucepan
  • Candy thermometer
  • Silicone candy molds
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step 1: Heat the sugar mixture
  1. Add sugar, corn syrup, and water to a saucepan. Stir gently and heat on medium until the sugar dissolves.
    Cannabutter Hard Candy Recipe
Step 2: Bring to hard crack stage
  1. Place a candy thermometer in the mixture. Cook until it reaches 300°F without stirring.
    Cannabutter Hard Candy Recipe
Step 3: Add cannabutter and flavor
  1. Remove from heat. Stir in melted cannabutter, flavoring extract, and optional food coloring.
    Cannabutter Hard Candy Recipe
Step 4: Pour into molds
  1. Quickly pour the mixture into silicone molds. Allow the candy to cool and harden.
    Cannabutter Hard Candy Recipe
Step 5: Dust and store
  1. Remove from molds and gently dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
    Cannabutter Hard Candy Recipe

Notes

Enjoy one piece at a time and wait at least 90 minutes before consuming another. Hard candies are great for discreet use.