How to make chocolate brownies with edible flowers. These baking desserts with edible flowers are such an easy way to decorate brownies for kids’ parties, garden parties or Spring holidays (like Easter brownies!). These fudgy brownies make a beautiful food gift and are delicious treats, too!
Best Chocolate Brownies With Edible Flowers
I love all the flowers at the start of Spring and making Spring brownies with flowers or summer flower recipes you can eat is really fun for kids activities for this time of year!
Flower Brownie Ingredients
For this easy brownies with edible flowers recipe, you’ll need:
- Flour
- Butter
- Dark chocolate
- Brown sugar
- Salt
- Chopped nuts (optional)
- White chocolate chips
- Vanilla extract
- Eggs
- Fresh flowers / pressed flowers (fresh edible flowers of choice)
Get the full chocolate brownies with edible flowers recipe printble card below. Also, don’t miss tips after the recipe that cover more than just floral brownies!
What Flowers Can I Use In Brownie Recipes?
This brownie recipe uses pressed pansies, but you can use any of the following fresh, pressed flowers or dried flowers in baking:
- Lavender
- Dandelions
- Carnations
- Rose Petals
- Violets
- Lilacs
- Chamomile
- Calendula
- Pansies
- Nasturtiums
- & MORE!
Just remember that whatever flowers you use may affect the taste of the brownies (and other foods you make). Some flower flavors are stronger than others. For example, I love how lilacs smell and look, but I do not like that flower flavor on baked treats or other recipes! I’ve given you a flower flavor cheatsheet below (after the printable recipe card).
How To Make Floral Brownies Step-By-Step Tips
Melting The Chocolate
Combine the dark chocolate chips and melt them together in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl.
You can also melt the chocolate and butter together on a stove over low heat – which is my preference because I’ve had chocolate seize up a lot when trying to get it microwaved just right. (But you may be better at it than me!)
Stir the mixture until it becomes smooth, then add a pinch of salt and set it aside to cool slightly.
RECIPE TIP: Be sure to reserve 2-4 Tablespoons of the melted chocolate mixture to use as an icing glaze after the brownies have baked. (This is how you will get the flowers to stick on.) If you don’t want a chocolate glaze icing, you can use any icing and place your flowers right on top.
Chewy Chocolate Brownies With Edible Flowers Recipe Printable
Small edible flowers work best for this recipe because this is a small batch of brownies. If you have a flower garden, this is a fun way to use some of your flowers!
RECIPE TIP: If you’re not sure where to get flowers you can eat, search seasonal edible flowers near me or where to buy fresh organic edible flowers near me.
Add the flowers on the baked brownie with the icing and enjoy these delicious brownies!
Don’t miss important information about using flowers in recipes after the printable recipe card (and some more recipes with flowers and crafts with flowers!).
Dark Chocolate Brownies With Edible Flowers
Ingredients
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 8 Tablespoons of butter
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts optional (or other nut of choice)
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 8 + pressed Pansies or other edible flowers of choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a square 8x8 baking pan.
- In a microwave save bowl, combine butter and dark chocolate chips. Melt in intervals of 30 seconds, taking out each time to stir, until melted together. Add salt and set aside, reserving 2 Tablespoons separately to use for glaze later.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar and eggs and mix for about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in vanilla extract and the melted chocolate (not the reserved 2 Tablespoons).
- Fold in flour and stir to mix.
- Stir in chopped macadamia nuts (optional) and white chocolate chips.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly. Bake in preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once the brownies are finished baking, remove and allow to cool completely before adding the glaze and flowers.
TO ADD THE GLAZE ICING AND FLOWERS:
- Once brownies are cooled, use the remaining melted chocolate to spread on top of the brownies as the icing glaze. (You may have to microwave the chocolate again for spreading, but don't microwave too long or your chocolate may seize up and no longer melt!)
- Gently press the pansies into the glaze icing in any design you wish. You may find it helpful to cut the brownies into square serving sizes (or rectangles) at this point and then decorate each brownie.
- Store any leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 4 days.
Notes
Nutrition
Edible Flowers How To Use Guide
About Eating Flowers
I love using edible flowers in baking / edible flowers in recipes because kids always think it’s so much fun to eat the flowers. However, be sure that you explain to kids that not all flowers are edible and that it can be dangerous to eat some flowers.
- Do research and ensure that the flowers are edible and have not been treated with pesticides or other chemicals.
- Use flowers in moderation, as some can have a strong flavor that may overpower the recipe.
- Wash the flowers thoroughly and pat them dry before incorporating them into your recipe.
IMPORTANT: There may be allergic reactions to flowers, so take that into consideration, especially if baking brownies for a party!
What flowers can you eat? (Or, What edible flowers can you bake with?)
These are some of the most popular flowers used in recipes, drink garnishes, and baking. Be sure to use only organic and pesticide-free flowers in recipes!
Which flowers are edible and taste good?
- Lavender: Lavender is fragrant and has slightly sweet flavor. It’s strong, so you want to use it sparingly so it doesn’t overtake your recipe.
- Rose Petals: Rose petals can add a subtle floral taste to your recipes.
- Violets: Violets have a mild, sweet flavor and can be used as a garnish or infused into sugar for added color and taste.
- Chamomile: Chamomile flowers have a gentle, apple-like flavor.
- Calendula: Also known as marigold, calendula petals can add a slightly tangy taste to your recipe.
- Pansies: Pansies have a mild, slightly grassy flavor. They come in various colors, making them a vibrant addition to your brownies or other baked goods.
- Nasturtiums: Both the leaves and flowers of nasturtiums are edible, but they are a little peppery and slightly spicy. Be sure to use them in a recipe where that flavor will complement it.
- Hibiscus: Dried hibiscus flowers can be used to make a flavorful tea or syrup, which can then be incorporated into the batters or drinks!
- Dandelions: Dandelion petals have a slightly sweet flavor. Make sure to pick them from a pesticide-free area and remove the bitter white base before using.
- Lilac: Lilac flowers have a delicate, floral flavor. Infuse them into sugar or use them as a decorative element.
- Chive Blossoms: Chive blossoms have a mild onion flavor that can add an interesting twist to your recipes, especially if making savory recipes.
- Borage: Borage flowers have a subtle cucumber taste and a vibrant blue color. Some people also say it reminds them of eating honey. They’re really beautiful for dishes.
- Mint Blossoms: If you have a mint plant with flowering stems, the tiny mint blossoms can be used to infuse a hint of minty freshness into your recipes.
- Dianthus (Carnations, Sweet William): Dianthus flowers have a clove-like flavor or slightly peppery and come in various colors.
How do you use edible flowers?
Choose Flower Varieties You Can Eat:
Ensure that the flowers you choose are edible and haven’t been treated with pesticides or other chemicals. Use flowers specifically labeled as edible, or ones you’ve grown yourself.
IMPORTANT: If you’re cooking with kids, make sure you talk to them about how not all flowers are edible!
Clean Thoroughly:
Gently rinse the flowers under cool, running water to remove any dirt or insects.
Pat them dry with a paper towel.
Select Flowers with Mild Flavors:
Choose flowers with mild flavors that complement the dish, especially if you’re adding them to sweet baked goods.
Use Petals or Whole Flowers:
Depending on the flower, you can use either individual petals or the whole flower. Again, search on how to use the specific edible flower you choose.
Remove Bitter Parts:
For certain flowers, such as dandelions, there are bitter parts. For dandelions, remove the bitter white base at the flower’s attachment point before use.
Infuse into Liquids:
One common method is to infuse the flavor of the flowers into liquids like syrups, oils, or even water. This infused liquid can then be used in your recipe or to make drinks or even infused water for kids.
Garnish or Mix into Batter:
Edible flowers can be used as a decorative garnish on top of finished dishes, or they can be mixed into batters, doughs, or added to salads.
Create Infused Sugars:
Infuse the flavor of the flowers into sugar by placing them in an airtight container with sugar for a few days. This floral-infused sugar can be used in baking in place of the plain sugar.
Experiment in Small Quantities:
When trying edible flowers for the first time, start with small quantities to understand their flavor and how they interact with other ingredients. Taste the flowers alone to see if they’re strong or mild.
IMPORTANT – Think About Allergies:
Always let guests know about the edible flowers in recipes for potential allergies.
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Let us know how you enjoy the brownies with edible flowers!
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