Easy Homemade Brown Sugar
Learn how to make homemade brown sugar with just two pantry ingredients in minutes. This soft, flavorful brown sugar is perfect for baking cookies, quick breads, sauces, and more — and saves you a trip to the store when you run out.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup
- Category: Basics
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 TBSP molasses (for light brown sugar)
Optional for Dark Brown Sugar:
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Add an additional 1 TBSP molasses
Instructions
- Add the granulated sugar to a mixing bowl.
- Pour the molasses over the sugar.
- Using a fork, whisk, or hand mixer, blend until the molasses is fully incorporated and the sugar turns an even golden brown color.
- Break up any clumps with the back of a spoon until the texture is soft and fluffy.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
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For light brown sugar: Use 1 TBSP molasses.
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For dark brown sugar: Use 2 TBSP molasses for deeper flavor and richer color.
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If your brown sugar hardens, place a slice of bread or a marshmallow in the container overnight to restore moisture.
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A hand mixer creates the smoothest texture, but a fork works perfectly for small batches.
Find it online: https://ourgratefulkitchen.com/homemade-brown-sugar/