Running out of brown sugar doesn’t have to end your day of baking.
No need to panic!
Here are 5 brown sugar substitutes, all of which will work just as well as the real deal.
Alison Bickel
Can You Substitute Light Brown Sugar for Dark Brown Sugar, and Vice Versa?
5 Brown Sugar Substitutes
Out of lightanddark brown sugar?
Here are your best bets:
1.
White Sugar
Yes, plain olgranulated sugarcan replace brown sugar!
You will notice a difference in the end result.
Brown sugar adds moisture to baked goods and gives them lots of chewy softness.
Mix 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of molasses to mimic a cup of light brown sugar.
Mix 1 cup of granulated sugar with 2 tablespoons of molasses to mimic a cup of dark brown sugar.
Mix 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or honey.
While the flavor will be a little different, youll still get that chewiness in your baked goods.
Coconut Sugar
Coconut sugar is another one-to-one substitute for brown sugar.
Its very similar in flavor and sweetness.
Use these sugars as a one-to-one substitute for brown sugar.
