Last updated: June 2026
CBD brownies are one of the most popular ways to enjoy CBD — especially if you find the taste of plain oil off-putting. We’ve tested three of the best recipes and put together this complete guide to baking with CBD.
Evopure CBD — perfect for baking
What are CBD brownies?
CBD brownies are standard brownies — dense, fudgy, chocolatey — with CBD oil incorporated into the batter via CBD butter or CBD coconut oil. They are not the same as cannabis brownies: they contain no THC, will not get you high, and are legal in the UK where CBD is legal. They’re simply a delicious way to take your daily CBD.
Read more: 4 best CBD cake recipes | How to make CBD butter
How to make CBD brownies
The simplest method: make a batch of CBD butter first (melt butter gently with CBD oil mixed in), then use the CBD butter in your brownie recipe wherever regular butter is called for. This gives even distribution throughout each brownie.
Dosing calculation: Total CBD added ÷ number of brownies = CBD per brownie. Example: 50 mg across 9 squares ≈ 5.5 mg each.
Top tip: Don’t over-mix the batter — it develops gluten and makes brownies tough rather than fudgy.
3 CBD brownie recipes
1. Classic CBD chocolate brownies
Ingredients: 255 g CBD butter, 100 g dark chocolate chunks, 50 g cocoa powder, pinch of salt, 4 eggs, ½ tsp vanilla, 50 g plain flour, 200 g caster sugar, icing sugar to finish. Optional: 75 g walnuts or chocolate chips.
Method: Preheat oven to 160°C/320°F. Melt CBD butter and chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly — remove from heat before it gets hot. Mix sugar, eggs and vanilla in a bowl; add cooled chocolate mix. Sieve in flour, cocoa and salt; fold in. Pour into lined tin, bake 25 minutes. Cool completely, cut into 12–16 squares. Dust with icing sugar.
2. CBD chocolate peanut butter brownies
Ingredients: 115 g CBD butter, 228 g cooking chocolate, 80 g flour, 3 eggs, 50 g light brown sugar, 150 g regular sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, 2 tbsp cocoa powder. Peanut butter filling: 185 g smooth peanut butter, 120 g icing sugar, 30 ml whole milk, 2 tsp vanilla, 2 tbsp chocolate chips.
Method: Preheat to 160°C. Melt CBD butter and chocolate over very low heat (gentle heat protects the CBD); cool completely. Whisk sugars into cooled chocolate; add eggs one by one, then vanilla. Fold in cocoa, flour and salt. Make peanut butter filling by beating all filling ingredients together. Layer half the brownie mix in a lined tin; add flat peanut butter pieces to cover; top with remaining brownie mix. Sprinkle chocolate chips and press in gently. Bake 35 minutes.
3. Rocky road CBD brownies (easy packet method)
Ingredients: 1 box brownie mix, ½ tbsp CBD butter, 1½ cups Rice Krispies, ½ cup salted peanuts, 1½ cups chocolate chips, 1½ cups smooth peanut butter, 1 cup chopped Reese’s cups.
Method: Mix brownie batter per packet instructions. Part-bake 20–25 minutes. Add peanuts and Reese’s; bake 4–5 more minutes. Melt chocolate chips, peanut butter and CBD butter together; stir in Rice Krispies; pour over hot brownies. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.
Not sure which CBD oil to use in your brownies?
Take our free quiz and we’ll recommend the right Evopure formula — unflavoured oils work best in baking.
Take the free health quiz →How much CBD oil to use in brownies
- Experienced with CBD: use your normal daily dose multiplied by the number of brownies you’re making
- New to CBD: start with 1–5 mg per 5 kg of bodyweight (e.g. 70 kg = 14–70 mg total for a batch of brownies)
- Calculate per brownie: total CBD ÷ number of squares
Stay within the UK FSA guidance of 70 mg/day. Baked CBD edibles take 45–120 minutes to take effect — allow time before having another brownie.
Butter vs oil in CBD brownies
You can use either. Oil has a higher fat content and tends to produce fudgier, denser brownies. Butter works well but can create a slightly more cakey texture. CBD coconut oil is an excellent choice for a neutral flavour and high fat content. Whichever you choose, bind the CBD to the fat first (making CBD butter or CBD coconut oil) for even distribution.
How long do CBD brownies last?
Store in the fridge and consume before the brownies go off — CBD typically remains stable for longer than the brownie itself. For longer storage, freeze individual squares and defrost as needed (60 seconds in the microwave).
CBD brownie effects
CBD brownies will not get you high — they contain CBD, not THC. CBD supports the endocannabinoid system and general wellbeing. Edibles take longer to take effect than sublingual oil (45–120 minutes) but the effects may last longer. Possible mild side effects if you eat too many: dry mouth, stomach upset, drowsiness.
Are CBD brownies legal?
Yes — in countries where CBD is legal (including the UK), CBD brownies are legal. CBD is not THC; it is non-psychoactive and does not fall under drug legislation. Use CBD oil compliant with UK Novel Food regulations (from EU-approved industrial hemp, within legal THC limits). Read more: Is CBD legal in the UK?
Frequently asked questions
What are CBD brownies?
Standard brownies with CBD oil incorporated via CBD butter or coconut oil. They contain no THC, will not get you high, and are legal in the UK.
How do I calculate CBD per brownie?
Total CBD added ÷ number of brownies. Example: 50 mg across 9 squares ≈ 5.5 mg per brownie.
How long do CBD brownies take to work?
45–120 minutes for edibles — much slower than sublingual oil. Wait at least 90 minutes before having another.
Will CBD brownies make me high?
No. CBD is non-psychoactive. CBD brownies will not produce a high.
Find the right CBD oil for baking
Take our free quiz and we’ll recommend the right Evopure formula.
Take the free health quiz →Final thoughts on CBD brownies
CBD brownies are a genuinely enjoyable way to take your daily CBD — particularly if you dislike the taste of plain oil. Make CBD butter first for even distribution, dose carefully per square, and remember edibles take longer to take effect than sublingual oil. Use unflavoured organic broad-spectrum CBD oil for the cleanest result.
