How to Make Homemade Brown Sugar in 2 Minutes
EVER RUN OUT OF BROWN SUGAR MID RECIPE?
There you are—ready to bake cookies, banana bread, or your grandma’s famous BBQ sauce—and boom. You reach for the brown sugar… and it’s gone.
I’ve been there more times than I care to admit. But instead of giving up (or running to the store in flour-covered yoga pants), I learned a ridiculously simple kitchen hack that changed everything.
You can make homemade brown sugar from scratch in under 2 minutes.
And yes, it’s just as good (if not better) than store-bought.
why make homemade brown sugar yourself?
It saves you a trip to the store
You control how light or dark it is
It stays soft and fresh longer when made in small batches
It’s satisfyingly simple—no special tools required
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hOMEMADE BROWN SUGAR RECIPE
2 minutes
0 minutes
1 cup
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Ingredients
- 1cup of granulated white sugar
- 1 tbsp molasses (light brown)
TOOLS NEEDED:
- Medium bowl
- spoon, spatula or hand mixer
Instructions
Add the white sugar and molasses to a mixing bowl.
Use a fork, spoon, or electric mixer to combine until the molasses is fully incorporated and the sugar turns golden and fluffy.
That’s it! Store in an airtight container and use just like you would store-bought brown sugar.
Pro Tip: If you’re making a large batch, a stand mixer or food processor can make it even easier.
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Conclusion
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The Author: Kasandra Lynne, Busy and Baked Founder
Kasandra is a passionate baker, physician, and entrepreneur who believes that food is a powerful way to bring people together. As the founder of Busy and Baked, she helps busy professionals find joy in baking through easy, foolproof recipes and engaging storytelling. With a background in science and a love for experimenting in the kitchen, Dr. Kasandra blends precision with creativity, ensuring that every recipe is as fun to make as it is delicious to eat.
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