Brown sugar is one of the most important things in my kitchen. I use it in so many recipes and in so many different ways, whether it’s for cakes or cupcakes, frostings or cookies and even different sauces.
There are many times when I find myself running out of soft brown sugar, light or dark, so this is a quick recipe I’ve learned to make to save me during those times when I need brown sugar 😊
First step is to measure out some plain white sugar. I’m using 1 cup of sugar here and pour on top 1 1/2 – 2 tablespoons molasses. You can add more molasses to make this a dark brown sugar or less to make it even lighter. I like the flavour and texture of 1 1/2 tablespoons 😉
Stir the molasses into the sugar. I like to use the back of a spoon, I don’t know but I find it easiest that way 😊
Keep stirring until all the sugar is coasted and voila, brown sugar baby 😁
It’s really simple and fast to do, you guys must try!
Homemade Soft Brown Sugar
Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup (200gms) white sugar
- 1 1/2 – 2 tablespoons molasses, 2 – 4 tablespoons for dark brown sugar
Method
- Add sugar to a bowl, pour the molasses on top.
- Stir mixture until all the sugar is coated with the molasses.
Store in an air tight container.
the dutch baker 
Wow Linda, that’s brilliant. Thanks 🙂
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I know right! I’ve made cakes, cookies and even cinnamon rolls with it 😉 your very welcome! 😊
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Wow, lovely tip! Thanks Linda!! 🙂🙂
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Your very welcome! This is one of my favourite tips 😊thanks for your comment xx
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Its a shame that sugar industry refines and removes the vital nutrients found in sugar. Its great that you added molasses back! Thanks for the tip 🙂
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Thank you! I know what you mean, natural sugar tastes so much better anyway and even with this homemade version, you still get that lovely taste and texture that brown sugar brings 😊 thank you for your lovely comment 💚
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Brilliant idea Linda.
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Thank you! 😊 it’s such a fabulous tip, I love it! Thanks for your sweet xx 😊
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Great idea, Linda! For some reason, I never have brown sugar when I need it.
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Thanks Ellie! I’m also always out of brown sugar when I need it too! I love this trick, it’s so handy 😊 thanks for your sweet comment ❤
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Thanks Linda
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Your welcome! 🙂 it’s such a fabulous trick 😊
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This is amazing Linda. Thank you !
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Thanks Lynne! You are very welcome ❤
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Thanks for the recipe 👍👌
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You are very welcome! 😄
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