Old-School Treats Reinvented as Colorado Cannabis Edibles

Old school candies bring to mind carefree, childhood days—and who doesn’t love a bout of wistful nostalgia? Fortunately, you can now indulge those memories with a touch of elevation.Need a boost? Check out our favorite Colorado treats that will transport you to simpler times. Just remember to keep these delicious eats under lock and key and away from curious little hands.

Pot-Rox

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Look for Pot-Rox at these dispensaries:

• AMCH Recreational in Denver
• Magnolia Road Cannabis Co. in Trinidad
• Euflora in Longmont

Pop Rocks® were the ultimate kid’s treat in the 1970s. Small pieces of buzzy candy were “gasified” with carbon dioxide to create a popping sensation once they hit your mouth. Pot-Rox captures this popping sensation perfectly—with the added bonus of 10mg of CO2 cannabis extract in every pouch. The flavors include Pop Rocks classics like Sour Apple and Sour Grape at around $5 a pack.

CannaPunch

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Look for CannaPunch at these dispensaries:

• Doc’s Apothecary in Northglenn / North Denver
• Ballpark Holistic Dispensary in Denver
• Infinite Wellness Center in Ft. Collins

Hey Kool-Aid! Remember when your mom mixed up a huge batch of Kool-Aid and you downed it in less than a day? There was something about those bright colors and sweet sugar that kept you coming back for more. CannaPunch makes a cannabis-infused drink that tastes just like Kool-Aid. The 100mg THC drinks come in favorite flavors like red (Black Cherry Fusion), blue (Blue Raspberry Sour), and purple (Granddaddy Grape). Even better? CannaPunch is 100% organic and free of gluten, soy, and corn syrup, making it a guilt-free remix of this childhood favorite at $24 a bottle.

Strawberry Shortcake Bar

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Look for Strawberry Shortcake Bars at these dispensaries:

• The Green Solution in Malley Dr. at Northglenn
• The Green Solution in Wewatta St. at Union Station in Denver
• The Green Solution in Commercial St. at Trinidad

If you were born in America, you probably remember the siren song of Good Humor Ice Cream trucks. As soon as you heard it, you’d beg some change from your mom, run outside, and line up to buy your favorite treat. NectarBee has recreated my personal ice-cream-truck favorite (and did it so well it’s almost uncanny). The Strawberry Shortcake Bar tastes exactly like the Good Humor version—without the ice cream. And at only $6.95 for four 10mg treats, the price will remind you of the good old days, too.

Pop Star Caramel Corn

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Look for Pop Star Caramel Corn at these dispensaries:

• Rocky Road Remedies in Eagle/Vail
• Herbs4You in Denver
• Ajoya in Louisville

Remember Cracker Jacks? Pop Star Caramel Corn is like Cracker Jacks, but re-invented for the discerning adult. The only thing missing from this crunchy, sweet, candied popcorn is the toy surprise. Pop Star Caramel Corn is available in single-serving, 10mg THC packages that range between $5—$7. Medical patients may buy a 150mg version.

Lemon Drops

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Look for EdiPure Lemon Drops in these dispensaries:

• 3D Cannabis Center in Salida
• Altitude East Colfax in Aurora
• Altitude in West Denver

Did your grandfather keep a supply of lemon drops in his pocket? Did he slip you a few before dinner when your parents weren’t looking? Grandfathers can be pretty cool like that. EdiPure Lemon Drops taste just like your grandpa’s did, with the addition of 10mg of THC each. These tart candies cost around $15 for a pack of ten.

Sweet Grass Kitchen Buttermelts

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Look for Sweet Grass Kitchen Buttermelts at these dispensaries:

• Emerald Fields in Manitou Springs
• San Juan Strains in Pagosa Springs
• Herban Underground in Denver

If your grandfather kept lemon drops in his pocket, it’s likely that your grandmother kept a dish of buttermints on the coffee table. Maybe you even stole a couple of these sweet, melt-in-your-mouth mints for an in-between-meals snack. Sweet Grass Kitchen recreates these treats using full-flower cannabutter. Each mint contains a 2.5mg of active THC. The Buttermelts come in flavors like Mojito Mint and Moscow Mule.