Are you ready to tackle the holy grail of infused edible recipes? This tried and true, no-fail recipe for homemade cannabis infused gummies made with your choice of butter or oil is the perfect recipe for delicious gummies that do not sweat or separate. This guide includes options for using different types of infused oils, flavorings, gummy molds, sugar-free options, and more.
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Recipe Features
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
Recently, a member of my Well With Cannabis Community told me that with so many cannabis gummy recipes available online with different instructions and methods, it got overwhelming to pick the perfect one.
So, I tried them all and worked hard to put together this no-fail guide on making the perfect cannabis gummies with oil or butter.
By following these easy directions, you will create a delicious cannabis gummy with the perfect texture and consistency, with no separation or sweating.
Now, gummy taste and texture preferences are subjective, so I recommend you try this recipe with *non* cannabis-infused oil first.
That way, you know you like the taste and texture of this recipe before adding in your hard-earned cannabis products.
Also, you don’t have cannabis-infused oil or are looking for a gummy alternative, I also have these gummy recipes available:
Okay – I think that’s everything you need to know before getting started. Read on to find ingredient notes, step-by-step instructions, and fully answered FAQs to help you along the way!
Cannabis Gummies Made With Oil or Butter
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup water or juice divided
- 1 ounce unflavored gelatin *see notes below
- ½ cup Bliss cannabis oil or cannabutter
- 2 teaspoons lecithin powder or liquid
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or mold inhibitor *see notes below
- 3 ounces flavored gelatin 1 small box
- 10 drops LorAnn super-strength flavoring oils
Instructions
- Prepare your workstation before getting started; this recipe moves quickly. Gather your equipment and measure out your ingredients. Place your gummy molds on baking trays, so they don't flop when being moved.
- In a small bowl, add ½ cup of water or juice. Stir the unflavored gelatin into the liquid. This is called blooming the gelatin. The mixture will become very thick. Set aside.
- Next, prepare a double boiler by putting one cup of water in the bottom pan. Add the top pan and place over medium-high heat. Once near boiling, turn the heat to low and let simmer.
- Add the cannabis oil (or cannabutter) and lecithin to the top of the double boiler. Allow butter or oil to melt as needed, and then whisk to incorporate. Leave over low heat while working on the next step.
- Add the remaining ½ cup of water or juice to a separate small saucepan on the stove. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the lemon juice or mold inhibitor and the flavored gelatin packet to the hot liquid. Whisk well to dissolve. Turn off the heat.
- Carefully and slowly, pour the flavored gelatin mixture into the double boiler that contains the melted oil (or cannabutter) and lecithin. Whisk consistently until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Take the reserved bowl of bloomed gelatin and add it to the double boiler.
- Add your desired amount for flavoring oil drops.
- Whisk consistently for 10 minutes, ensuring no clumps form. This step is very important! You can use an immersion blender to speed up the process if desired. After 10 minutes of whisking, turn off the heat.
- Working quickly, using a squeeze bottle, pipette, or piston funnel, add the gummy mixture to your gummy molds of choice. If your mixture becomes too cool or thickens too much, you can turn the heat back to low and stir well to let it soften back up.
- Once filled, allow the molds to sit and set for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or in the refrigerator, before attempting to remove the gummies from the molds. If they are not fully set after 30 minutes, wait another 30 minutes.
- Carefully remove the gummies from the molds. Decide whether you want to store them in the fridge immediately or allow them to air dry.
- If air drying, place the gummies in a single layer on a wire baking rack. Allow the gummies to dry at room temperature for 12-72 hours, depending on your texture preferences. *See air drying notes below.
- If you plan to add sugar or citric acid to your gummies, do so after they have been fully air-dried. Do not try to do this immediately after they come out of the molds, they will melt.
- Store in an airtight container and enjoy!
Notes
- Run a test batch first: I recommend you make one *non-infused* test batch of gummies before trying with your actual infusion to ensure you like the process, taste, and consistency of the final product. This ensures no good stuff gets wasted.
- Unflavored gelatin: If you are using butter or solid coconut oil, use 3/4 ounce (3 Knox packs) of gelatin. If you are using a liquid oil, such as MCT oil, use 1 ounce (4 Knox packs) of gelatin. If you want an extra firm gummy, use 1¼ ounce (5 Knox packs) of gelatin.
- Lecithin: You can use powdered or liquid lecithin in the exact same amount. If your infused oil was already made with lecithin, you should still add the additional lecithin called for in this recipe.
- Mold inhibitors: You can also use a ¼ teaspoon of LorAnn Mold Inhibitor or potassium sorbate in place of the lemon juice for longer shelf stability.
- When air drying: Humidity will cause an issue of oil sweating if you are air-drying your gummies, especially if they are made with MCT oil. If you use a food dehydrator to dry your gummies, you must ensure it does not use heat.
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What You’ll Need
Helpful Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small mixing bowl
- Small saucepan
- Double boiler
- Whisk
- Funnel
- Squeeze bottle
- Baking sheets
- Gummy bear molds *These 1mL molds will make approximately 355 gummy bears from this recipe.
- Cannabis leaf gummy molds *These 7mL molds will make approximately 51 gummy leaves from this recipe.
Ingredients
- Water or juice – juice adds more flavor, but it is also more susceptible to mold.
- ¾-1¼ ounces – For this recipe, we will be using ¾-1¼ ounces of unflavored gelatin, equivalent to 3-5 Knox packs. See notes below to decide how much to use. This recipe will not work without adding gelatin.
- ½ cup of cannabis-infused oil – I’ve covered every type of cannabis-infused oil or butter you can use below. Just pick your preference and get cooking.
- Lecithin – Lecithin is used as a binder to keep the oil and water together. You can use liquid, granulated, or powdered form. If you skip this ingredient, your gummy’s will separate and leave a hard film of oil on the bottom.
- Lemon juice – or ¼ teaspoon of an alternative mold inhibitor like Lorann mold inhibitor or potassium sorbate.
- 3 ounces flavored gelatin – Any flavor you want! Note that flavored gelatin typically comes in two different package sizes, a 3-ounce and 6-ounce package. For this recipe, we will be using one 3-ounce package.
- 5-10 drops of flavoring oils – Available in a wide variety of flavors, these oils can help mask the cannabis taste and make the flavor pop.
Note: A printable list of ingredients with amounts and instructions is located in the recipe card below.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1 – Prepare your workstation before getting started; this recipe moves quickly. Gather your equipment and measure out your ingredients. Place your gummy molds on baking trays, so they don’t flop when being moved.
- Step 2 – In a small bowl, add ½ cup of water or juice. Stir the unflavored gelatin into the liquid. This is called blooming the gelatin. The mixture will become very thick. Set this aside.
- Step 3 – Next, prepare a double boiler by putting one cup of water in the bottom pan. Add the top pan and place over medium-high heat. Once near boiling, turn the heat to low and let simmer.
- Step 4 – Add the cannabis oil (or cannabutter) and lecithin to the top of the double boiler. Allow butter or oil to melt as needed, and then whisk to incorporate. Leave over low heat while working on the next step.
- Step 5 – Add the remaining ½ cup of water or juice to a separate small saucepan on the stove. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
- Step 6 – Once boiling, add the lemon juice or mold inhibitor and the flavored gelatin packet to the hot liquid. Whisk well to dissolve. Turn off the heat.
- Step 7 – Carefully and slowly, pour the flavored gelatin mixture into the double boiler that contains the melted oil (or cannabutter) and lecithin. Whisk consistently until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Step 8 – Take the reserved bowl of bloomed gelatin and add it to the double boiler.
- Step 9 – Add your desired amount for flavoring oil drops.
- Step 10 – Whisk consistently for 10 minutes, ensuring no clumps form. This step is very important! You can use a hand mixer or an immersion blender to speed up the process if desired. After 10 minutes of whisking, turn off the heat.
- Step 11 – Working quickly, using a squeeze bottle, pipette, or piston funnel, add the gummy mixture to your gummy molds of choice. If your mixture becomes too cool or thickens too much, you can turn the heat back to low and stir well to let it soften back up.
- Step 12 – Once filled, allow the molds to sit and set for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or in the refrigerator, before attempting to remove the gummies from the molds. If they are not fully set after 30 minutes, wait another 30 minutes.
- Step 13 – Carefully remove the gummies from the molds. Decide whether you want to store them in the fridge immediately or allow them to air dry.
- Step 14 – If air drying, place the gummies in a single layer on a wire baking rack. Allow the gummies to dry at room temperature for 12-72 hours, depending on your texture preferences. *See air drying notes below.
- Step 15 – If you plan to add sugar or citric acid to your gummies, do so after they have been fully air-dried. Do not try to do this immediately after they come out of the molds, they will melt.
- Step 16 – Store in an airtight container and enjoy!
Note: complete step-by-step printable instructions are located in the recipe card below.
Storage Instructions
Once removed from the gummy molds, you can either air-dry these gummies or simply store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
How To Air Dry Cannabis Gummies
While it’s an extra step, many people prefer to air dry their gummies for enhanced texture, less moisture, and better shelf stability.
To successfully air dry, or cure, the cannabis gummies, you first need to remove them from the molds.
Once free from the molds, you can place them on a wire baking rack, parchment paper, or a paper towel. Allow these gummies to dry at room temperature for 2-48 hours.
The time frame is your choice based on your preferred texture and consistency. Try one every few hours to find what you like best.
Many people will drape a piece of cheesecloth over the gummies to prevent any contaminants from falling on them. If you do this, ensure you are using a breathable fabric.
If you have a food dehydrator available, you can place the gummies to speed up the process.
Note: If you use a food dehydrator to dry your gummies, you must ensure it does not use heat. Low-temperature dehydrators (~90°) will cause your gummies to melt.
Finally, some people prefer to lightly dust their air-dried gummies with a small amount of cornstarch to remove any last bits of moisture.
A Word of Caution
Humidity will cause an issue of oil sweating if you air-dry your gummies, especially if they are made with MCT oil.
If it is humid where you live, you must air dry your gummies in the refrigerator, where the temperature and humidity are better controlled.
If you use a food dehydrator to dry your gummies, you must ensure it does not use heat. Low-temperature dehydrators (~90°) will cause your gummies to melt.
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Alternate Oil Infusion Options
As you can see from the visual above, your gummies’ final texture and appearance will vary slightly depending on what type of ingredients you use.
Below I will go over all the infusion options that will work with this recipe in detail, including the pros and cons of each option.
Infused MCT Oil
Our favorite option for making these gummies is to use a cannabis-infused MCT oil.
Many people prefer liquid MCT oil for infusions because it is tasteless, remains liquid at room temperature, is completely clear with no color, and has no flavor.
Using infused MCT oil for your infusion will result in a more clear gummy that is less dense and more ‘jiggly’ than a gummy infused with traditional coconut oil.
If you haven’t made MCT cannabis oil yet, click here for full instructions. You will need to have this ready before starting the gummy-making process.
Infused Coconut Oil
Our next favorite option for making infused gummies is traditional cannabis-infused coconut oil.
Coconut oil remains solid at room temperature, is opaque in color, and has two primary options: unrefined and refined.
Many people prefer refined coconut oil because it has a less prominent coconut taste.
As noted in the image above, when gummies are made with traditional coconut oil, they tend to be more opaque in appearance, are slightly more dense in texture, and have an almost creamy texture and mouthfeel.
Gummies Made with Cannabutter
These gummies work perfectly when made with cannabutter in place of MCT or coconut oil.
However, they had a much noticeably strong cannabis taste compared to the previous two options. They also had a creamier mouthfeel, similar to the coconut oil gummies.
I paired them with lime-flavored gelatin, which worked well for color and taste. If you’re interested in making cannabutter, I have a step-by-step crockpot recipe or Instant Pot recipe.
Other Cannabis-Infused Oils
Whether allergic to coconuts or simply looking for a different oil to infuse, this recipe will work with just about any cannabis oil you desire.
The only caveat is that you risk absorbing any flavors from your oil, especially with stronger oils like hemp seed oil or olive oil.
You can try the following cooking oils to experiment with: avocado oil, sunflower seed oil, grapeseed oil, canola oil, soybean oil, safflower oil
Notes & Expert Tips
- Test batch: As always, I recommend you make one *non-infused* test batch of gummies before trying with your actual product to ensure you like the taste, consistency, and process. This means using regular coconut oil instead of cannabis coconut oil, etc.
- Unflavored gelatin: Using butter or solid coconut oil, use ¾ ounce (3 packs) of Knox gelatin. If you use liquid oil, such as MCT oil, use 1 ounce (4 packs) of Knox gelatin.
- Mold inhibitors: You can also use ¼ teaspoon of LorAnn Mold Inhibitor or potassium sorbate instead of the lemon juice if you need a longer shelf life.
Frequently Asked Questions
This depends on the size of your molds. This recipe makes 355mL total volume. If you have the tiny 1mL gummy bear molds, this recipe will make approximately 355 gummy bears. If you have larger 7mL cannabis leaf molds, this recipe will make 51 gummies.
Yes, you can easily freeze them. Freezing gummies does not alter the potency and may even help preserve potency.
Yes! We made these gummies with sugar-free flavored gelatin, which was fine. Simply swap a 0.3oz packet of sugar-free gelatin for the traditional 3oz packet of regular flavored gelatin. The weight difference comes from the lack of regular sugar.
Yes, but only after they have been cured or air-dried for at least 24 hours. If you try to coat them in sugar before air drying, they will melt and turn into a wet soupy mess.
I prefer liquid sunflower lecithin because I feel it mixes in better. Many members of my Well With Cannabis Community report that powdered lecithin works great in this recipe.
No problem! You can create a makeshift one by placing a heat-safe bowl over a pot of simmering water. This DIY method works like a charm for gentle heating without direct contact.
If you want to skip the flavored gelatin, add a sweetener.
No. Gelatin is a colorless, flavorless, protein-based ingredient that helps to create the gummy texture we are looking for in this recipe. It can easily be found in the baking section of your local grocery store or purchased on Amazon.
They’re not 100% necessary, but for those who want the extra flavor boost to help cover the taste of the cannabis in the gummies, these super-strength flavoring oils are the perfect addition.
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What’s the correct mixture of citric acid/sugar to use to coat gummies?
Hello Erik, I have not yet experimented with coating the gummies in critic acid/sugar, so I don’t have an exact answer. Hopefully, others here who have can chime in. Just be careful and ensure the gummies are 100% air-dried before adding the citric acid or sugar, or else they will melt.
Do you have to use the mold inhibitor? I’ve seen other recipes that don’t call for that.
Hi Laura. We recommend using at least one teaspoon of lemon juice, but you can always try making a ‘virgin’ recipe without the lemon juice and see if you’re satisfied with the results. Lemon juice helps the gummies last a little bit longer as they don’t have a very long shelf life. Hope this helps!
Hi!
Apologies if this has already been asked (I scrolled through some of the comments and couldn’t find an answer) but would it be ok to use extracts like vanilla, maple, strawberry, etc… for flavoring rather than flavoring oils?
Thanks in advance ☺️
Hi MJ! You can most definitely use extracts, but remember, a little goes a long way. We recommend first making a batch without your cannabis so you can make sure you like your final product. I hope this helps!
Another winner! I followed your recommendation to try without cannabis first (used coconut oil, and they came out with a funky flavor) but used cannabis-infused MCT oil, and WOW! These are amazing! I love the taste and the texture.I used half lemon sugar-free jello and half raspberry sugar-free jello and added 1/2 tsp lemon extract (didn’t have the flavor it’s or the time to wait for shipping). Thank you for sharing your amazing recipes!
Hi Lori! Raspberry & lemon are a fan favorite for this recipe! I’m so glad you found a technique you love! ? Thank you for sharing!
Your recipe with jello was great ! I wondered if you have one for vegan cannabis gummies?
Thank you so much, Nancy, I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe! I’ve tried (and failed) so many times with vegan gummies 🙁 I just can’t find a recipe that feels “right.” If you come across a good one, please do let me know!
Hi I’ve just made these and was so happy with the recipe… However they are still sweating over the 72hrs please help.
I air dried in the kitchen for48hrs then the fridge for the rest because they were sweating. Please help
Hi Bridie. Are you in a humid area by any chance? Humidity can draw out moisture. You can air-dry in the refrigerator and see if that helps. Otherwise, I would ensure you’re mixing as well as possible to get all ingredients to combine and not separate. I hope this helps!
Perfect! We used 5 packets of unflavored gelatin and this was the best consistency for us. It’s just like a regular gummy without having to wait very long. Thank you for sharing this recipe! ?
Hi Samantha! We are so happy these gummies are everything you want them to be! ? Thank you for sharing with us!
Hi Emily!
Just finished up my first batch and my first attempt at gummies in general. They turned out absolutely perfect! I used your crockpot infusion recipe as well, and you make it so easy to follow along for all the recipes you write. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, I will most definitely be sharing your website with anyone who asks how I made them! Thank you again!
Hi James! We’re so happy to hear of your success!! ? Thank you for taking the time to share the love!
Thank you so much for this recipe. I successfully made 198 gummies from Platinum GSC Mct oil. And they taste really good since I used a great value strawberry guava drink enhancer in place of the flavored oils and it worked great for the flavor. I did add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of lecithin to play it safe since I substituted the flavored oil for drink enhancer and it gel perfectly!! Thanks again!
Hi Ramon! This is wonderful to hear!
Thank you for sharing your technique and I hope other readers will try your success!
Are these measurements in American cups or Australian cups. We ended up with nearly 2 cups of mixture before we put it in the molds and they aren’t setting/drying properly.
Australian cup = 250ml
American cup = 236ml
Hi Ben! This recipe uses American cups. You should end up with about 12oz when the mixture is complete.
I’m preparing to make my first batch of infused gummies. I have all the ingredients and everything except a double boiler. I’m using another brand of unflavored gelatin because it’s kosher and vegan. The recipe calls for 3/4-1 1/4 oz of the unflavored Knox gelatin. Does anyone know the equivalent in teaspoons or tablespoons? My unflavored gelatin comes in a box that says 3 oz but measures only 1 tablespoon. How many teaspoons in 1 oz of Knox?
Hello David. According to the Knox website, one pouch is about 2 1/2 teaspoons (7g) of unflavoured gelatine. I hope this helps!
I have made this recipe many times and it always turns out great. I couldn’t find the flavoring oils but I have found if you add two packs of Kool aid powder (not the pre-sugared kind) it really helps the flavor. Most flavors of jello are available in Kool aid also. It really helps and is super cheap
This is an awesome tip, Thomas! Especially for our friends who don’t have access to the oils. Thanks so much for sharing with us 😀
Can you tell me where the long moulds are from than you
Hello Bridie! For the nerds ropes, here is a link to the mold I used 😀 Enjoy!
Hi Emily,
I’ve tried a virgin run of your gummies and had great success first time, thank you. My question relates to dosing. I’m using 14g quality flower so guessing between 20-30%thc. Until now I have been making coconut/chocolate and just winging it on dose. I’ve found 4 to 5 chocolates of around 3.5 to 4tsps have been averaging 30 to 60min onset with effect peaking from 6 to 10 hrs and often having a residual effect the following day (kind of like a pleasant hangover)
I have looked at your dose calculator that gives a total batch potency of 2455mg thc with 1 cup of oil, delivering 51.16mg thc per tsp. Now does that tsp ratio apply to the infused coconut oil or to the complete gummies recipe?
If as I suspect it’s the oil can you calculate the teaspoon of gummie mix potency? My chosen mould holds 5tsps when full but I have several others that hold between
1.5 and 3. Hope you can clarify for me. Thanks in advance.
Hey Bryan. That only applies to the infused coconut oil not the complete gummy recipe. The next step would be to determine how many gummies you made. Then you would take that number, lets say 50 gummies, and divide that into your total THC: 2455/50 = 49.1mg THC per serving. However, if you’re only using 1/2 cup of oil, you need to cut the total in half, giving you: 1228/50 = 24.55mg THC. It’s easier to count the final number of gummies (if they’re all the same size) made than break it down by teaspoon. I hope this helps!
I used your recipe to make cannabis oil and I used it in your recipe to make gummies. Can you tell me what I did wrong? My gummies are sleeping oil. They taste great, they work great but they are greasy to touch And they stay that way. I let them air dry for over 72 hours to see if that would help and it doesn’t.
Hello Yvonne; I am sorry to hear this happened to your gummies. The most likely culprit is insufficient stirring or too much humidity during air drying. The best option would be to melt them all together, re-whisk for 10 minutes, and then remold and re-dry. I hope this helps!