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Brown Sugar

Sweeteners

White sugar mixed with molasses, creating a moist, caramel-flavored sweetener. Adds chewiness and depth to baked goods.

3 substitutes

Substitutes

1 cup white sugar + 1 tbsp molasses = 1 cup brown sugar

This is literally how brown sugar is made. Mix thoroughly. Add more molasses for dark brown sugar (2 tbsp), less for light brown sugar (1 tbsp).

✅Best for: any brown sugar recipe

3/4 cup per 1 cup brown sugar, reduce liquids

Adds distinctive maple flavor and moisture. Reduce other liquids in recipe. Works great in cookies, sauces, and glazes.

✅Best for: cookies, sauces, glazes, marinades

⚠️Not for: recipes where extra liquid is problematic

2/3 cup per 1 cup brown sugar

Ground dried dates. Rich, caramel-like flavor similar to brown sugar. Doesn't fully dissolve in liquids. Great in baking.

✅Best for: baking, energy balls, cookies

⚠️Not for: beverages, recipes needing dissolved sugar