Substitute for Brown Sugar

White sugar with molasses; moist, toffee-forward.

• Sugar & Sweeteners
• 4 options

1. 1

   White sugar + molasses1 cup sugar + 1 tbsp molasses (light) or 2 tbsp (dark)

   Best

   The actual formula — whisk together.

   anywhere
2. 2

   Coconut sugar1:1

   Drier and less sweet; similar color.

   cookies, baking
3. 3

   Date sugar1:1

   Won't dissolve fully; fine in baked goods.

   baking, toppings
4. 4

   Maple sugar1:1

   Similar moisture and color; pricey.

   baking

Recipes that use brown sugar

Cinnamon Sugar Churro Bites

10 min 375°F 220 cal

Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

10 min 350°F 240 cal

Blistered Sugar Snap Peas

8 min 400°F 80 cal

Other sugar & sweeteners swaps

White SugarPowdered SugarHoneyMaple SyrupMolassesCorn Syrup (light)Agave NectarMarshmallows

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