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Grey brownies with rose petals on top

Grey Brownies with Rose Petals


  • Author: Savannah
  • Total Time: ~1 hour
  • Yield: 912 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicate and visually stunning, these grey brownies combine a rich blondie base with subtle floral notes from edible rose petals. Perfect for tea time, special occasions, or gifting, they offer a unique twist on classic brownies with a soft grey hue and a touch of elegance.


Ingredients

Scale

🛒 Ingredients (for one 9×9-inch pan):

For the Brownies:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar

  • 4 large eggs

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup white chocolate, chopped

  • 12 teaspoons activated charcoal or black cocoa powder (for grey color, optional)

For the Topping:

  • ¼ cup dried or candied rose petals

  • 2 tablespoons white chocolate, melted (for drizzling, optional)


Instructions

📝 Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Batter
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
Sift in flour and salt, fold gently until combined. Stir in chopped white chocolate. If using, add activated charcoal or black cocoa to create a soft grey hue.

Step 2: Bake the Brownies
Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs. Avoid over-baking to keep brownies soft.

Step 3: Add Rose Petals
Once slightly cooled (about 5 minutes), sprinkle rose petals evenly on top. Optional: drizzle melted white chocolate over petals for an elegant finish.

Step 4: Cool and Serve
Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. Serve as-is or with a dusting of powdered sugar for extra charm.

Notes

  • Prevent Browning: Add rose petals in the last 5 minutes of baking or on slightly cooled brownies to avoid brown edges.
  • Blonde Brownie Base: For a lighter “brownies blanc” style, use only white chocolate and skip cocoa powder.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Mini Version: Bake in muffin tins for single-serving treats.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert / Brownies
  • Method: Baked / Decorated
  • Cuisine: American / Fusion