Name: Homemade Brown Sugar
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 cup
Cuisine: American

February 13, 2026

Homemade Brown Sugar can be made in a snap of your fingers. All you need is granulated sugar and molasses. Have you ever went to start a chocolate chip recipe only to realize you’re out of brown sugar? Well I have a number of times and making my own substitute for brown sugar has been my saving grace in those moments.

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Homemade Brown Sugar

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Instructions

For every one cup of granulated sugar add one tablespoon of molasses.

You can mix with a blender, stand mixer or food processor if mixing large quantities.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Molasses Precision 🥄
Use a light molasses for a milder brown sugar, or dark molasses for a deeper, more robust flavor profile.
Texture Mastery 🥣
Mix sugar and molasses thoroughly with a fork or food processor to ensure even distribution and prevent clumping.
Storage Secrets 🫙
Store homemade brown sugar in an airtight container with a small piece of bread to maintain moisture and prevent hardening.
Moisture Control 💧
Adjust the amount of molasses to create light, medium, or dark brown sugar by incrementally increasing molasses quantity.
Quick Conversion Hack 🧮
For every 1 cup of granulated sugar, use 1-2 tablespoons of molasses to create perfect homemade brown sugar.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.