Cannabis Infused Starburst MCT Oil — 5 Tips

Step 2: Melt the Starbursts

Unwrap all 54 Starbursts and add them to the bowl over the double boiler. Stir occasionally until fully melted and smooth. Do not rush this with high heat — low and slow gives you a workable, uniform texture.

Step 3: Add Infused MCT Oil and Lecithin

Remove the bowl from heat. Add 5.5 tablespoons of cannabis infused MCT oil and ½ tablespoon of sunflower liquid lecithin. This is the most critical step for any cannabis candy with MCT oil. Stir vigorously for 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture looks as uniform as possible. The lecithin acts as an emulsifier to help the oil bond to the candy base.

Step 4: Pour and Chill

Pour the mixture onto a large sheet of parchment paper. Place another sheet on top and use a rolling pin to flatten it out evenly. Transfer to the refrigerator and let it set for at least 20 minutes.

Step 5: Cut and Coat

Once chilled and firm, cut the sheet into approximately 24 equal pieces — each piece will contain roughly 10mg THC if your infused oil totals ~250mg. Separate each piece with small squares of parchment to prevent sticking, then coat using the cornstarch trick in Tip 3 below.

5 Tips for Perfect Cannabis Infused Starburst MCT Oil

Tip 1: Stir Aggressively to Homogenize

MCT oil does not naturally integrate with the wax base in Starbursts. Stir the cannabis infused Starburst MCT oil mixture vigorously for several minutes before pouring. More stirring means better THC distribution throughout each piece, reducing hot spots.

Tip 2: Control Heat with the MCT Oil Starburst Double Boiler

The MCT oil Starburst double boiler method protects your infusion from overheating. High heat destroys THC. Keep the water at a gentle simmer and remove the bowl from heat before adding your infused oil to preserve potency.

Tip 3: Use the Cannabis Starburst Cornstarch Trick

This is the most important fix for oily pieces. The cannabis Starburst cornstarch trick works like this: once your pieces are cut, toss them in a bag with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Shake gently to coat. The cornstarch absorbs excess surface oil and gives each candy a dry, non-tacky finish. This is how commercial candy factories prevent stickiness — and it works perfectly here.

Tip 4: Don’t Skip the Lecithin

Sunflower liquid lecithin is a natural emulsifier. Without it, the MCT oil separates from the candy as it cools, leaving greasy pools on your parchment. Even a small amount — just half a tablespoon — makes a significant difference in how the cannabis infused Starburst MCT oil pieces hold together.

Tip 5: Consider Coconut Oil for Better Results

Fordee’s honest conclusion: the Starburst MCT oil edibles came out greasier than the coconut oil version. If you want the cleanest result, cannabis infused coconut oil integrates more smoothly into the wax-based candy. That said, with the cornstarch trick and plenty of stirring, MCT oil CAN produce a solid cannabis candy with MCT oil — it just takes more work.

Dosage Notes

Fordee used approximately 250mg THC total across ~24 pieces, which works out to roughly 10mg per piece. For beginners, start with half a piece and wait at least 2 hours before deciding to take more. Edible onset is slower than smoking — especially with MCT oil, which absorbs differently than solid fats. Always keep cannabis edibles away from children and pets.