Looking to make light or dark brown sugar in a pinch? I got you! All you’ll need are two ingredients (granulated sugar, molasses) and less than five minutes!
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- You won’t need any special equipment. Most of the time, I make brown sugar by mixing with a gloved hand! But, if you’re making a large batch, I recommend using a stand mixer and letting it run for a few minutes.
- It’s a little cheaper than buying brown sugar. One jar of molasses can make about about 10 lbs of brown sugar!!!
- Less clumps! I love making fresh brown sugar because it isn’t as clumpy as store-bought brown sugar that’s been sitting out on the shelf for months/years. It mixes into my recipes much easier!
Looking for more recipes that use brown sugar? Try out my chewy blondie bars!
Ingredients
To make light or dark brown sugar from scratch, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- All you’ll need is granulated sugar and molasses! There is a specific ratio for light and dark brown sugar, but the gist is, the more molasses, the darker your brown sugar will be.
For the full list of ingredients and measurements, see the recipe card below.
💡 Tip
- For smaller batches, I like to use gloved hands to mix the molasses into the sugar. I find using a mixer can take a little longer to get rid of all the clumps.
- For larger batches, I prefer mixing the ingredients in a stand mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment. I let it run on medium speed for a few minutes until it’s thoroughly combined.
- Make sure to scrape the sides of your bowl! Try to get all the bits of molasses mixed into the white sugar.
How to Make Brown Sugar
Step 1: In a bowl, add your white sugar and molasses. If you want dark brown sugar, add more molasses.
Step 2: Mix together until fully combined, and enjoy!
For full instructions and ingredient amounts, see the recipe card below.
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How To Make Brown Sugar (Light AND Dark!)
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Ingredients
For light brown sugar:
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (20 g) molasses
For dark brown sugar:
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (40 g) molasses
Instructions
- Note: For smaller batches, I like to mix using a gloved hands to ensure all lumps are gone. For larger batches, I prefer to use a stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, and letting it run on medium speed for a couple of minutes.
For light brown sugar:
- In a medium mixing bowl, add 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon molasses. Mix until well combined, making sure to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl.
For dark brown sugar:
- In a medium mixing bowl, add 1 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons molasses. Mix until well combined, making sure to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl.
Storage:
- Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 year. I like to add a slice of bread or a terracotta brown sugar keeper to prevent the sugar from hardening.
