Cannabis Lollipops
Timing and yield are approximate; actual results vary with equipment, ingredient temperature and portion size.
Ingredients
Equipment
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- lollipop sticks
- candy thermometer
Ingredients & flavorings
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup Cannabis Corn Syrup
- ½ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¼ teaspoon butterscotch flavoring
- 1 teaspoon citrus extract
- Food coloring, optional
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, cannabis-infused corn syrup, cream of tartar and water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves; once it boils, stop stirring.
- Cook the syrup without stirring until the candy thermometer reads 300°F (149°C), the hard-crack stage. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool to about 275°F (135°C) before flavoring.
- Carefully stir in the butterscotch flavoring, optional food coloring and citrus extract.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it, or set out heat-safe lollipop molds and sticks.
- Working quickly and carefully, pour separate 2-inch rounds of hot candy syrup onto the prepared sheet. Place a lollipop stick in each and turn it once to coat.
- Let the lollipops cool completely until hard, about 15–30 minutes depending on size. Wrap individually and store in a cool, dry place in a clearly labeled, child-resistant container.
Before serving infused lollipops
Homemade cannabis syrup does not provide a verified THC dose by itself. Even when the number of candies is known, the amount per piece may vary. Use the THC potency calculator only as an estimate when reliable ingredient potency is available.
Edibles may take 30 minutes to 2 hours to produce effects. Avoid taking more while waiting, clearly label infused candy and store it securely away from children and pets.
Hot sugar warning: Syrup at the recipe's 300°F (149°C) hard-crack stage can cause severe burns. Use a candy thermometer rated for this temperature, keep children and pets away while cooking, and do not touch, taste or handle the mixture until it has fully cooled. Pour slowly onto a stable, heat-safe prepared surface. USDA guidance on candy thermometers.
Once cool, store each candy clearly labeled in a locked, child-resistant container separate from ordinary sweets; CDC explains why edible THC strength and timing can be unpredictable.
See the existing cannabis corn syrup guide for ingredient context.
FINISHED LOLLIPOPS
