Substitute for brown sugar
1 cup of brown sugar can be replaced with 1 cup granulated sugar + 1 tbsp molasses.
Scale the substitute for brown sugar
Enter the amount your recipe needs and the substitute updates.
How to make the swap
Mix with a fork until evenly brown.
What to watch out for
Without molasses, cookies bake crisper instead of soft and chewy.
Notes on each option
- White sugar + molasses: Use 2 tbsp molasses for dark brown sugar.
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What can I use instead of brown sugar?
1 cup of brown sugar can be replaced with 1 cup granulated sugar + 1 tbsp molasses.
How much substitute do I need for 2 cups of brown sugar?
2 cups granulated sugar + 2 tbsp molasses.
Will the result change?
Without molasses, cookies bake crisper instead of soft and chewy.