Name: How to Make Brown Sugar
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 cups White Sugar; 2.5 tablespoons Molasses

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Need a brown sugar substitute? Or just wondering How to Make Brown Sugar? You’ll love this easy tip!

Did you realize it’s about as easy as can be to make your own brown sugar? Seriously… this DIY Brown Sugar Substitute takes just 2 ingredients, and about 5 minutes and you’re done!

It’s the softest brown sugar you’ll ever use, and is perfect in a pinch if you’ve run out of your brown sugar and need some for a recipe.

This easy trick is so adaptable, too… if you want a lighter brown sugar use less molasses, and if you want a darker brown sugar use more molasses. Are you ready to make your own brown sugar at home?

Here’s what you’ll do…

Brown Sugar Substitute

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How to Make Brown Sugar

Need a brown sugar substitute? Or just wondering How to Make Brown Sugar? You'll love this easy tip!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 2 cups

Author: DIY Thrill

Ingredients

2 cups White Sugar
2.5 tablespoons Molasses

Instructions

Combine Molasses and Sugar in a large mixing bowl and stir with a spoon until the molasses is completely worked in, breaking up any small chunks as they form. (I used my hands to mix it together thoroughly after stirring it with a spoon for about a minute)
If you want your Brown Sugar to be darker, continue to add more molasses.
Once you've reached your desired color, you're done! Store in a mason jar or air tight container.

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