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homemade brown sugars

Homemade Brown Sugar

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This brown sugar has a beautifully moist, crumbly texture. The molasses adds a deep, caramel-like warmth, perfect for baking chewy cookies, rich cakes, or even enhancing savory sauces.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 5 cups 1x

Ingredients

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  • 5 cups of white granulated sugar
  • For light brown sugar: 2 1/2 tablespoons of molasses
  • For dark brown sugar: 5-7 tablespoons of molasses

Instructions

  1. Place the sugar in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Start by adding 5 tablespoons of molasses for light brown sugar. If you’re aiming for dark brown sugar, add up to 10 tablespoons of molasses instead.
  3. Use a fork, whisk, or a stand mixer to thoroughly combine the molasses and sugar. Keep mixing until the molasses is evenly distributed, and the texture resembles store-bought brown sugar.
  4. Store the brown sugar in an airtight container. It should last at least 6 months.

Notes

Adjust the molasses according to how dark you want your brown sugar. More = darker. Less = lighter. 

  • Author: Jordan Mitchell
  • Prep Time: 5
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