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How to Make Brown Sugar

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Posted:7/9/20
Updated:7/12/20
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No nonsense easy directions on how to make homemade brown sugar. You only need 2 ingredients to make this kitchen staple for baking.

brown sugar in tablespoon measuring spoon

Once you make your own homemade brown sugar, good luck on wanting to buy it in the store again. I get it, buying a bag of brown sugar in the store is pretty cheap and easy, but homemade brown sugar tastes SO much better.

Here’s my step by step instructions to make light brown sugar in your own kitchen. You’re going to be shocked by how easy it is!

Ingredients

  • White Sugar
  • Molasses
molasses and sugar sitting behind bowl of homemade brown sugar

How to Make 1 Cup Brown Sugar

Combine 1 cup white sugar + 1 tablespoon molasses in a small bowl.

sugar and molasses in bowl

Mix quickly with a fork until fluffy. Use as instructed.

homemade fluffy brown sugar in white bowl on white towel

How to Make 1/2 Cup

Combine 1 /2 cup white sugar + 1 1/2 teaspoon molasses in a small bowl. Mix with a fork until fluffy.

How to Make Dark Brown Sugar

The recipes above are for light brown sugar but if you need dark brown sugar, that’s easy too. Just double the molasses and you’ll get a richer dark brown sugar.

How to Store

Store homemade brown sugar in a glass jar with tight fitting lid or plastic bag that completely seals. Place in your kitchen cabinet and use within 6 months.

Tip: Hate when your brown sugar clumps up when storing it? Add a marshmallow inside the jar and it’ll keep it soft!

I hope this helps you next time you need brown sugar but realize you’re all out!

Recipes To Use Brown Sugar In

Mini Banana Muffins
Peanut Butter Sugar Cookies
The Best Peanut Butter Blossoms Cookies
Chinese Chicken and Broccoli
Crock Pot Kielbasa in Tomato Sauce
Homemade Ham Glaze
Bread Machine Meatloaf

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How to Make Brown Sugar

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No nonsense easy directions on how to make homemade brown sugar. You only need 2 ingredients to make this kitchen staple for baking.
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
serves 1

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon molasses

Instructions

  • Add white sugar and molasses in a bowl.
  • Quickly mix with a fork until fluffy and combined. Use as instructed.

Notes

This recipe makes 1/2 cup brown sugar.   If you need 1 cup brown sugar mix 1 cup white sugar + 1 tablespoon molasses.
The recipes are for light brown sugar but if you need dark brown sugar, that’s easy too. Just double the molasses and you’ll get a richer dark brown sugar. 
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Keyword:how to make brown sugar
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