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There’s something so fun about baking with lavender, especially when you start with fresh or dried lavender from your garden or a local farm.
These lavender brownies are rich, chocolatey, and just lightly floral—creating a unique dessert that feels both cozy and a little elevated.
If you love trying new lavender recipes, this is such a simple and delicious place to start.
Tap to jump right to recipe.For the best flavor, be sure to use culinary lavender and explore more lavender recipes for drinks, desserts, and brunch ideas.
Why You’ll Love These Lavender Brownies
- Rich, fudgy texture with a soft floral note
- Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients
- Perfect for dessert, tea parties, or brunch spreads
- A unique twist on classic chocolate brownies
Ingredients for Lavender Brownies
- 1 tsp. dried lavender*
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 3/4 c. flour
- 3/4 c. baking cocoa
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 c. (2 sticks butter)
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
How to Make Lavender Brownies
Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a 13×9-inch baking dish.
In a mortar and pestle, grind the dried lavender with a tablespoon of sugar until it becomes a fine powder. This helps evenly distribute the flavor.
In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa, salt, sugar, and the lavender mixture.
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and vanilla. Slowly add the melted butter, mixing until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Bake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let brownies cool completely before cutting—they will firm up as they cool.
What to Serve with Lavender Brownies
These brownies are rich and pair beautifully with lighter, fresh flavors. Try serving them with:
- Lavender lemonade for a refreshing contrast
- Blueberry lavender lemonade for a fruity twist
- Coffee drinks like a lavender honey iced latte
- Fresh berries or whipped cream
They’re also perfect for tea parties, brunch tables, or simple dessert spreads.
Tips for Baking with Lavender
- Use culinary lavender for the best flavor
- Grind lavender with sugar to avoid strong bites
- Start with small amounts—lavender can be strong
- Let brownies cool fully for the best texture
Make It Your Own
- Add chocolate chips for extra richness
- Swirl in cream cheese for a cheesecake-style brownie
- Dust with powdered sugar for a pretty finish
- Add a hint of espresso powder for deeper chocolate flavor
More Lavender Ideas
If you love baking with lavender, try:
- Lavender scones for brunch
- Lavender biscuits for tea parties
- Lavender lemonade for a refreshing drink
- Drying lavender to preserve it for later use
- 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup baking cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 2 sticks butter, melted
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a 13×9-inch baking dish.
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In a mortar and pestle, grind the dried lavender with 1 tablespoon of the sugar until finely ground.
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In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa, salt, remaining sugar, and the lavender mixture.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and vanilla extract. Slowly add melted butter and mix until smooth.
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Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Pour batter into prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
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Bake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Use culinary lavender for best flavor—too much can taste soapy.
Grind lavender well to evenly distribute flavor.
Brownies will be soft when warm but firm up as they cool.
For extra richness, add chocolate chips or a dusting of powdered sugar.
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This looks so good! What a great way to put a new twist on this classic!