How to Substitute White Sugar for Brown Sugar in Recipes
No brown sugar on hand? Here's our Test Kitchen's foolproof substitution.
In our opinion, it's always baking season—but it's common to spend even more time in the kitchen once the holidays roll around. And when it comes to baking, nothing beats the deep, sweet flavor that brown sugar adds to cookies, caramel corn, pudding cakes, and more. It's even a staple ingredient for the holiday ham.
But what happens if your baking spree depletes your supply of brown sugar? Luckily, there's a quick and easy solution for this. Here's how to substitute white sugar for brown sugar in two ways: using them interchangeably or relying on our Test Kitchen's easy brown sugar substitute.
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How to Substitute White Sugar for Brown Sugar
You can substitute white sugar for brown sugar in equal amounts as a replacement in a pinch. But if you have molasses on hand, our Test Kitchen suggests this brown sugar alternative, which will maintain brown sugar's dynamic, rich flavor.
Here's the ratio to use for the same great-tasting results every time:
For every 1 cup brown sugar called for in the recipe, use 1 cup granulated sugar plus 2 tbsp. molasses. Stir together and use immediately according to your recipe.
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Brown Sugar Facts
When you purchase brown sugar, it's already a mixture of granulated sugar and molasses. Adding molasses to your white sugar will give it the same flavor as brown sugar and add moisture, making it the "packable" texture you know from the real thing.
If you decide to substitute white sugar for brown sugar minus the molasses, remember that your cookies (or other baked treats) will turn out a little crisper since they'll lack some moisture usually contained in brown sugar. Whatever brown sugar substitute you choose will yield a delicious result, perhaps without the exact texture.
Brown sugar is commonly used in candied nuts, blondies, and some tarts. You can also use it (or one of our substitutes) to add sweetness to savory dinners like pork chops, sweet potato casserole, and show-stopping glazed ham. When you have brown sugar stocked, ensure you're measuring it correctly and storing it properly to prevent it from drying out.
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