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    Quick & Easy Cannabis Chocolates

    Published: Jul 17, 2021 · Modified: Dec 2, 2021 by Emily Kyle · This post may contain affiliate links, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Delicious, melt-in-your-mouth cannabis-infused chocolates that are ready in just 30 minutes? Look no further than this guide for making quick and easy cannabis chocolates; three ways, using melting chocolates like chips and wafers with your choice of infusion methods including butter and oil, decarbed kief or flower, or cannabis concentrates like FECO.

    A completed batch of molded cannabis chocolates made in cannabis leaf shaped molds
    Table of Contents show
    1) Features
    2) Why You Will Love This Recipe
    3) Ingredient Notes
    4) Method 1: Infused with Oil or Butter
    5) Step-By-Step Process With Photos
    6) Method 2: Infused With Decarbed Flower or Kief
    7) Step-By-Step Process With Photos
    8) Method 3: Infused With Concentrates
    9) Step-By-Step Process With Photos
    10) Notes and Expert Tips
    11) Frequently Asked Questions
    12) More Sweet Recipes You Will Love
    13) Quick and Easy Cannabis Chocolates

    Features

    • Just 2 ingredients are needed: melting chocolate & your infusion of choice.
    • Instructions included for 3 different infusion options: cannabutter or cannabis oil, decarbed cannabis flower or kief, and cannabis concentrates like FECO or distillate.
    • No tempering required! Just melt, infuse, mold, and enjoy.

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    Making cannabis-infused chocolate has been a hot topic for the members of my Well With Cannabis Community.

    After getting asked so many questions about the process, I knew it was time to put together this easy step-by-step guide to making quick and easy cannabis-infused chocolates.

    So what makes this recipe so great?

    3 different infusion options!

    I've learned that there is more than one way to infuse chocolate, so I put together a guide to help you do it perfectly - no matter which infusion option you choose.

    This in-depth guide offers THREE different infusion methods for you to choose from:

    • Method One: Melted Chocolate Infused with Oil or Butter
    • Method Two: Melted Chocolate Infused With Decarbed Flower or Kief
    • Method Three: Melted Chocolate Infused With Concentrates

    I've heard from many of my community members that they are 'lazy' when making their cannabis edibles, and they want a quick and easy option, which is where this recipe comes in.

    No, we are not making chocolate from scratch (that will be another guide for another day.)

    Instead, we are infusing premade chocolate options like chocolate chips and melting wafters for a super simple infusion that is easy to put together.

    Of course, this method doesn't result in the professional-looking, super shiny, snappy chocolate you may find at a chocolate shop because we are skipping the tempering process.

    But if you want delicious, cannabis-infused chocolates that are ready in just 30 minutes, this method should be perfect for you.

    This guide will focus on what types of melting chocolate to use, the best process for melting, and include helpful tips and tricks to ensure your cannabis chocolate turns out perfect each time you make it.

    Finished image of molded cannabis infused chocolates

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    Ingredient Notes

    A white countertop with the ingredients needed to make cannabis chocolate including chips, wafers, concentrates, cannabutter, and cannabis flower
    • Premade Melting Chocolate: Options that work include chocolate chips, melting chocolates, and bars of chocolate.
    • Cannabis-Infusion of Choice: this will depend on which method you pick. You only need to choose one method, and you should choose depending on what product you already have on hand:

    Method One: Melted Chocolate Infused with Oil or Butter

    • Cannabutter or cannabis coconut oil - your choice, but you only need one.
    • Additionally, you can use either storebought or homemade oils such as homemade CBD oil, homemade CBG oil, homemade CBN oil, storebought CBD oil, storebought CBG oil, or storebought CBN oil.
    • If you're unsure what oil to use, check out my guide to understanding the many different types of cannabis oil.

    Method Two: Melted Chocolate Infused With Decarbed Flower or Kief

    • Ground, decarbed cannabis flower or decarbed kief - your choice, but you only need one.

    Method Three: Melted Chocolate Infused With Concentrates

    • Cannabis concentrates like FECO/RSO, distillate, wax, shatter, and more - your choice, but you only need one.

    Note: a complete list of ingredients with amounts and printable instructions is located in the recipe card below.

    Method 1: Infused with Oil or Butter

    This is the most popular infusion method I see being used in my Well With Cannabis Community.

    This is likely because many people already have infused butter or oil already made or on hand.

    If you don't already have these recipes prepared, but want to use them, here are recipe guides to show you how to make them at home:

    • Easy Crockpot Cannabutter
    • Easy Cannabis-Infused Coconut Oil
    • Cannabis-Infused MCT Oil

    Pros & Cons

    • Pro - a quick & easy infusion method.
    • Pro - easy if you have cannabutter or cannaoil already made.
    • Pro - a perfect option for microdosing.
    • Con - the finished chocolates must stay refrigerated or frozen, cannot be left at room temperature.
    • Con - you must stick with the 1 cup chocolate, 2 tablespoons (or less) butter, or oil, ratio

    Step-By-Step Process With Photos

    A 4 step collage showing how to infuse cannbutter into chocolate using a double boiler to melt the chocolate, stirring it smooth, and pouring into a mold
    • Step 1 - Fill the bottom of a double boiler with water. Fill the top with your choice of chocolate, like chips or wafers.
    • Step 2 - Allow the steam to melt the chocolate.
    • Step 3 - Add your cannabutter or cannaoil and stir in well.
    • Step 4 - Pour the chocolates into your mold of choice.

    Note: complete step-by-step printable instructions are located in the recipe card below.

    Method 2: Infused With Decarbed Flower or Kief

    This is another popular method I've seen used inside my Well With Cannabis Community.

    It is a great way to reap the benefits of the whole plant and increase the potency in a way that can't be done with butter or oil.

    Note that using decarbed kief will likely result in a stronger, more potent infusion than using decarbed flower or trim. Be sure to dose according to your own personal tolerance.

    Pros & Cons

    • Pro - the quickest & easiest method.
    • Pro - a perfect option if you do not have cannabutter or cannaoil already made.
    • Pro - you can easily increase the potency by adding more kief or flower, resulting in stronger chocolates. You do not need to stick with a specific flower to chocolate ratio.
    • Pro - the finished chocolates do not need to stay refrigerated or frozen, can be left at room temperature.
    • Con - adding actual plant material to the chocolates may create an unappealing taste or texture for some people.
    • Note - using kief will produce stronger and more palatable chocolate than the ground flower.

    Step-By-Step Process With Photos

    A 4 step collage showing how to infuse ground cannabis into chocolate using a double boiler to melt the chocolate, stirring it smooth, and pouring into a mold
    • Step 1 - Fill the bottom of a double boiler with water. Fill the top with your choice of chocolate, like chips or wafers.
    • Step 2 - Allow the steam to melt the chocolate.
    • Step 3 - Add your decarbed kief or decarbed flower and stir in well.
    • Step 4 - Pour the chocolates into your mold of choice.

    Note: complete step-by-step printable instructions are located in the recipe card below.

    Method 3: Infused With Concentrates

    This is the best way to infuse chocolates, in my opinion, if you have access to concentrates.

    This method produces a great final taste and texture, as concentrates generally have most of the plant-material removed already.

    For this method, you can use a homemade concentrate like FECO/RSO or a store-bought concentrate like distillate or shatter.

    Pros & Cons

    • Pro - a quick and easy infusion method.
    • Pro - a perfect option if you have access to cannabis concentrates like distillate or FECO.
    • Pro - you can easily create a very potent end product with concentrates. You do not need to stick with a concentrate to chocolate ratio; you can add several milliliters of concentrate without affecting texture or melting point.
    • Pro - finished chocolates do not need to stay refrigerated or frozen, can be left at room temperature.
    • Con - cannabis concentrates may be hard to access, depending on where you live. If you don't have access to a dispensary, you can make your own FECO at home.

    Step-By-Step Process With Photos

    A 4 step collage showing how to infuse cannabis concentrates into chocolate using a double boiler to melt the chocolate, stirring it smooth, and pouring into a mold
    • Step 1 - Fill the bottom of a double boiler with water. Fill the top with your choice of chocolate, like chips or wafers.
    • Step 2 - Allow the steam to melt the chocolate.
    • Step 3 - Add your cannabis concentrates and stir them in well.
    • Step 4 - Pour the chocolates into your mold of choice.

    Note: complete step-by-step printable instructions are located in the recipe card below.

    How to Determine The Dosing

    Want to get a more accurate guesstimate of the potency of your cannabis infusions and extractions? Try our popular edibles calculator!

    Not sure what your perfect dose is? Learn more here.

    Notes and Expert Tips

    Follow my notes and expert tips I've learned from my Well With Cannabis Community members to make the best cannabis chocolates possible:

    Follow The Ratio

    The recommended ratio for making infused chocolates is 1 cup of melting chocolate to 2 tablespoons of infused butter or oil.

    You could do less infused butter or oil here, but I would not recommend adding more.

    Adding any more butter or oil will cause your chocolates to be melty and not hold together.

    Remain Patient

    Even though we are just working with chocolate chips or melting chocolate, it is still important to be careful and patient when melting for the best possible outcome.

    For the best final product, it is recommended to heat the chocolate "low and slow".

    By heating slowly over low heat, you have a better chance of having a better final outcome.

    Avoid Moisture To Prevent Seizing

    If the chocolate is melted too quickly, or if a water-based liquid is introduced, the chocolate can sieze.

    Seizing can turn the melting chocolate into a hard, clumpy mess with a concrete-like consistency.

    It is for this reason that it is extremely important to keep any water away from your infusion.

    Additionally, do not add any ingredient that may contain water, such as honey, maple syrup, or vanilla extract.

    Be Careful Of The Microwave

    My method of melting chocolates involves using the double boiler, but a lot of people report liking to use their microwave to melt chocolate.

    This is OK - BUT - do not microwave the chocolate if your infusion option is in it - it could destroy your THC and other cannabinoids and terpenes.

    Instead, melt the chocolate in the microwave and THEN stir in your infusion option of choice.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Making cannabis-infused chocolates can be brand new to even the most seasoned cannabis consumer, so here are some of the most common FAQs asked in my Well With Cannabis Community.

    Can I make CBD or CBG infused chocolates?

    Absolutely, you will need to work with CBD flower, CBG flower, or CBD oil, or CBG oil as your infusion option.

    Can I use white chocolate or dark chocolate?

    Yes, you can use any melting chocolate or chocolate chips that you want, ranging from milk chocolate, white chocolate, dark chocolate, and more.

    Do I need to add lecithin?

    No, because we are working with chocolate chips and melting chocolates that already have lecithin as an ingredient. You can learn more in my lecithin for edibles guide here.

    Why does my chocolate have white streaks?

    Because we are not tempering the chocolate properly, the chocolate can dry with a white or gray-streaked appearance. This is not necessarily bad aside from visual appearances, and you can still consume the chocolates with no worries. I also have noticed this occurs more if the chocolate is allowed to set in the molds at room temperature vs. set in the refrigerator.

    Why do my chocolate chips not melt completely?

    Chocolate chips are not designed to melt completely, as the producers want them to retain their shape when making, for example, chocolate chip cookies. Therefore, you may notice the chips not melting completely in the double boiler, and that is OK; they will still set in the molds just fine.

    Why do my chocolates appear to be 'sweating'?

    This is often due to humidity in the air. Ensure you are letting your chocolates set in a low humidity environment. Additionally, you may notice this if you let your chocolates set in the refrigerator or freezer and then move them to room temperature.

    Can I infuse with an alcohol-based tincture?

    Please see the "Special Instructions For Infusing With Tincture" below.

    Special Instructions For Infusing With Tincture

    DO NOT try to infuse chocolates with an alcohol-based tincture like the Green Dragon or Golden Dragon without following the special instructions below.

    An alcohol based-tincture like the Green Dragon or Golden Dragon, contains alcohol which contains water.

    If this comes in contact with your chocolate, it may cause it to seize up. If you want to infuse with tincture, you must evaporate off all of the alcohol first.

    Follow these special instructions for making cannabis chocolates with alcohol-based tinctures:

    • Be Careful: Take extreme caution if you are using a gas stove when evaporating the alcohol from a tincture as the fumes are flammable. Ensure proper ventilation and common-sense safety measures are in place.
    • Step 1: Fill the bottom portion of the double boiler with 1 cup of water. Place on the stove and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, turn the heat off.
    • Step 2: Away from the stove or open flame, add the tincture to the top pan of the double boiler. Place the top pan atop the bottom pan.
    • Step 3: Carefully and slowly turn the stove back on to medium heat and allow 100% of the alcohol to evaporate from the tincture, stirring occasionally. The tincture will reduce in volume, leaving a thick, sticky black oil. No visible liquid should remain.
    • Step 4: When you are certain no liquid remains, add the chocolate chips or wafers to the top portion of the double boiler. Steam from the bottom pan will heat the chocolate in the top pan, allowing the chocolate to melt slowly. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is mostly melted, about 5 minutes.
    • Pick back up at step 5 in the instructions below and follow the rest of the directions.
    Finished image of molded cannabis infused chocolates

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    A completed batch of molded cannabis chocolates made in cannabis leaf shaped molds

    Quick and Easy Cannabis Chocolates

    Author: Emily Kyle, MS, RDN, HCP
    4.83 from 45 votes
    Delicious, melt-in-your-mouth cannabis-infused chocolates that are ready in just 30 minutes? Look no further than this guide for making quick and easy cannabis chocolates; three ways, using melting chocolates like chips and wafers with your choice of infusion methods including butter and oil, decarbed kief or flower, or cannabis concentrates like FECO.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Chill Time 15 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    CourseDessert
    CuisineCannabis Recipe
    Servings 16 tablespoons
    Calories 49 kcal

    Equipment

    • Double Boiler
    • Cannabis Leaf Mold

    Ingredients
      

    Method 1: Infused with Oil or Butter

    • 1 cup chocolate chips or melting chocolates
    • 2 tablespoons cannabutter or cannabis coconut oil

    Method 2: Decarbed Flower or Kief

    • 1 cup chocolate chips or melting chocolates
    • 1 gram ground, decarbed cannabis finely ground

    Method 3: Infused with Concentrates

    • 1 cup chocolate chips or melting chocolates
    • 1 gram cannabis concentrates decarbed if needed

    Instructions
     

    • Fill the bottom portion of the double boiler with 1 cup of water. Add the top pan and place on the stove and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
    • Once simmering, add the chocolate chips or wafers.
    • Steam from the bottom pan will heat the chocolate in the top pan, allowing the chocolate to melt slowly. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is fully melted, about 5 minutes.
    • If following method one - stir in your butter or oil; if following method two - stir in your decarbed kief or ground flower; if following method three - stir in your cannabis concentrates. Stir the chocolate mixture until all ingredients are well combined.
    • Once everything is melted and combined, turn off the heat, remove the double boiler's top portion, and set it aside.
    • If you plan on pouring the chocolate into molds, use a spoon or other similar tool to get the hot chocolate into your desired mold cavities.
    • Gently tap the molds against the counter or other flat surfaces to release any remaining air bubbles.
    • Place the chocolate-filled molds in the refrigerator or freezer for 15 minutes to set.
    • After 20 minutes, pop the chocolates out of the molds and place them in a ziplock bag or other air-tight storage container.
    • If you used method one, store your chocolates in the refrigerator or freezer. If you used method two or three, you could store it at room temperature for up to 1 week. If you don't plan on using them within a week, store them in the refrigerator or freezer.

    Notes

    • Melting In The Microwave: This is OK - BUT - do not microwave the chocolate if your infusion option is in it - it could destroy your THC and other cannabinoids. Instead, melt the chocolate in the microwave and THEN stir in your infusion option of choice.
    • Using Other Concentrates: If you are using cannabis concentrates instead of FECO/RSO, check this guide first to see if the concentrate needs to be decarbed.
    • Using Alcohol-Based Tinctures: Find special instructions for working with alcohol-based tinctures in the post above.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 3mgPotassium: 1mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 44IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Angela

      May 18, 2022 at 1:36 pm

      5 stars
      I have a question about using method 2, I feel silly asking but this seems so easy lol, so you can add decarbed flower to the chocolate and eat it that way? Does it give it a little crunchy texture? I have never made edibles so that's why I'm asking. Thank you for all your wonderful information.

    2. Emily Kyle

      May 23, 2022 at 5:17 pm

      Hello Angela! No silly questions 🙂 Yes, you can add decarbed flower to the chocolate and eat it that way. The texture will depend on how finely you grind it up. If you use a coffee grinder and make it very fine, it won't be very noticeable at all. Good luck, I hope you enjoy what you create!

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