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Homemade Brown Sugar

Brown Sugar is a kitchen staple that is easy to make at home. Once you know how to make it you will never need to buy it again!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Homemade Kitchen Staples
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 1 Bowl
  • 1 Set of Measuring Cups
  • 1 Set of Measuring Spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tablespoon Molasses if making Light Brown Sugar OR
  • 2 Tablespoons Molasses if making Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1 Cup White Sugar for both

Instructions
 

  • To a mixing bowl, add the sugar and molasses.
  • Mix the molasses into the sugar until no clumps remain and the sugar is one color throughout.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Make as much as you need for the recipe or like to keep on hand. A stand mixer works well for 2 cups of sugar or more.
Download my Brown Sugar Guide here to get access to an easy to read chart for any amount you may need to make for any recipe.
Keyword Brown Sugar, Homemade Brown Sugar