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Homemade Brown Sugar

April 28, 2016 by Tracy | Updated December 11, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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No more last minute trips to the store for sugar because you can make your OWN Homemade Brown Sugar with just two ingredients!

a measuring cup with brown sugar

Phew, what a week!  It's been an amazing whirlwind of family, friends, and love this past week as my mom and brother were in town for our Baby Shower BBQ!  It's been a wonderful but crazy and exhausting week, to say the least.  This preggo is beat.

 So I bring you one of the fastest, easiest, oh-my-god-how-did-I-not-know-about-this-sooner recipes to date.  Homemade Brown Sugar.

Ingredients Needed

2. Two. Dos. That's IT. Does it get any easier?!

  • Sugar - White granulated sugar
  • Molasses

Step-by-Step Instructions

sugar in a food processor with molasses being poured in

SO. Soooooo easy. Ok the hardest thing? Pulling out your food processor.

Then you just add the sugar and the molasses.

sugar in a food processor

Blend.

brown sugar in a food processor

And DONE.

a measuring cup with brown sugar

I know what you're thinking, because I thought the same thing when I realized you could make your own Homemade  Brown Sugar!  It's only 2 ingredients - and 2 ingredients we always have in the house!  All the times I've run to the store because I ran out or forgot brown sugar... What a waste of time that'll never happen again!

Have no fear, friends. As long as you keep a jar of molasses in your fridge and have some white sugar on hand, you'll never have to make a last minute brown sugar run again!

Light or Dark Brown Sugar

This recipe is for a Dark Brown Sugar. For a Light Brown Sugar (which is really just sugar with a more subdued molasses flavor) just means adding less molasses. That's it - another reason why this recipe is so great, it can be customizable to whatever you need!

Enjoy! As always, if you make this recipe or any of my others, I love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!

a measuring cup with brown sugar

Homemade Brown Sugar

2 ingredients and 2 minutes and you'll have your own brown sugar!
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Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Author: Tracy

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of white granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of molasses

Instructions

  • Add sugar and molasses to food processor. Blend until molasses are all incorporated.
  • Store in an airtight container or plastic bag.

Notes

To make light brown sugar, reduce molasses to 1 teaspoon.  
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  1. Amanda

    December 11, 2018 at 3:07 am

    I'm so glad I found this as I head into my annual Christmas cookie baking marathon! I almost always run out of brown sugar, and it's such a pain to have to dust the flour off of myself and run to the store in the middle of baking. I never realized how easy it is to make brown sugar at home! I love that it's always fresh this way too. The store bought kind dries out so easily.

    Reply
  2. Marisa Franca

    December 10, 2018 at 10:03 am

    I knew there was a way to do it but I never thought to make it. What a great idea. Yes!! Sometimes I run out of brown sugar and it would be great to just whip some up. We always have molasses in the house -- I'll be making some brown sugar this week.

    Reply
  3. Traci

    December 09, 2018 at 10:44 pm

    Uhm, ok...mind BLOWN!!! I had no idea homemade brown sugar was even a thing. It's so funny because I always feel like I need to have both on hand at all times, for when the mood strikes. Now, I cannot wait to run out of brown sugar so I can try it. Thanks for sharing this, Tracy! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Leah

    December 09, 2018 at 8:07 pm

    This is such amazing information! I have run out of brown sugar before and would have loved to had this recipe to make my own instead of going to the store. Thanks for sharing this, so great!

    Reply
  5. Daniela

    December 08, 2018 at 3:15 pm

    Congratulations! This is such a cool trick! Who knew it was so easy to make brown sugar at home? Now I never have to rush to the grocery store at the last minute after discovering that I'm out.

    Reply
    • Tracy

      December 09, 2018 at 8:15 am

      Yes- it makes life so much easier!

      Reply
  6. Mackenzie

    December 07, 2018 at 7:46 pm

    I have no idea how I've gone this long without knowing this trick! What a lifesaver! I guess in my head, I'd always figured it was a different type of sugar (although now that I think of it, this makes total sense!) Quick question though, is this closer to light or dark brown sugar?

    Reply
  7. Carmy

    December 07, 2018 at 9:38 am

    As someone who always have no brown sugar on hand when I need some, this is perfect! I've run out to the store before while baking in a panic more than once. I just need to make sure I don't run out of molasses now haha.

    Reply
  8. Dana

    December 06, 2018 at 7:52 am

    I absolutely love little homespun tricks like this. I've never ever thought to make my own brown sugar. And what a perfect time of year to learn this! What with all of the holiday baking and cookie making… I always run out of *something*. I love that this uses molasses, too. I could eat that stuff by the spoonful! 😉

    Reply
  9. Trish

    December 06, 2018 at 6:01 am

    WHOA! How did I not know it was this easy to make brown sugar? This seems way easier than unclumping that rock of brown sugar I never use in my cupboard. LOL! Congrats on your pregnancy and your baby shower!

    Reply
  10. Debra

    December 03, 2018 at 7:43 pm

    WOW!! I'm rarely stunned speechless when it comes to kitchen stuff...but who knew? I always though brown sugar was an actual ingredient rather than made FROM ingredients. It would have never occurred to me that there is a recipe for it. Learn something new every day....thank you.

    Reply
    • Tracy

      December 03, 2018 at 9:03 pm

      I felt the SAME way, Debra!!

      Reply
  11. Gloria

    December 03, 2018 at 11:11 am

    WOW.... I love the thought of making this at home. What a fun project to try on the weekend. I sure need lots of this for the holiday baking recipes. LOVE THIS!!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      December 03, 2018 at 9:05 pm

      Yes! So easy to make and would be fun to impress holiday guests, too!

      Reply
  12. Gary Albert

    July 17, 2018 at 9:19 am

    Have you ever tried coconut sugar instead of white sugar?

    Reply
    • Tracy

      July 17, 2018 at 3:50 pm

      Ooooh no but that’s a great idea!! I will have to try it and if you do, please let me know how it works!

      Reply
  13. Dini @ The Flavor Bender

    May 07, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    This is genius!! There have been times I've run out of brown sugar for a recipe, and I need to keep this in mind for next time 🙂 I know my husband will be happy he won't have to run to the shop to get one for me in the middle of it all!
    So happy that you had a great Baby Shower 😀 I can't even imagine how excited everyone must be now!

    Reply
  14. Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake

    May 04, 2016 at 1:32 am

    I am kicking myself! I knew you could make brown sugar at home but I didn't realise it was soooo easy!
    I have to try this very soon. Thanks so much for sharinf!

    Reply
  15. Shadi

    May 02, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    What a great idea. my maman would love this because it's not easy to find brown sugar back in Iran she would be so happy to make it herself 🙂

    Reply
    • Tracy

      May 03, 2016 at 8:18 am

      Oh then this is perfect for her! So glad to have helped! 😀

      Reply
  16. Meghan | Fox and Briar

    May 02, 2016 at 2:03 pm

    I love this! I literally just ran out of brown sugar last week and had to delay making a recipe, I wish I would have known about this then!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      May 03, 2016 at 8:19 am

      Thanks, Meghan! Man all the times I've done that in the past... no more! 😉

      Reply
      • Keesha

        March 08, 2017 at 10:18 pm

        Son of a gun, this is so hefplul!

        Reply
  17. Christine | Mid-Life Croissant

    May 02, 2016 at 12:53 pm

    This is such a total and complete life changer because I NEVER finish a bag of brown sugar before it gets all rock hard. And I would never in a million years have thought I could make my own. Fabulous!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      May 03, 2016 at 8:20 am

      Right?! I HATE it when that happens! Hooray for kitchen hacks! 😉

      Reply
  18. Julie at Hostess At Heart

    May 02, 2016 at 10:39 am

    This is definitely a keeper! I have a thing with brown sugar. I either have 4 bags or 0! Maybe this tip will keep my brown sugar obsession under control!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      May 03, 2016 at 8:22 am

      Hahaha I did the SAME thing, Julie! I'd remember I needed it for something and then I'd buy way too much just to be sure! Then of course when I really need it, I wouldn't have any on hand. Ha!

      Reply
  19. Archana

    April 30, 2016 at 5:50 pm

    Wow that's super easy

    Reply
    • Tracy

      May 02, 2016 at 7:23 am

      Sooo easy!

      Reply
  20. Jeff @ Make It Like a Man!

    April 30, 2016 at 5:07 am

    Thanks! I've heard of this before, but had never seen it. As you suggest, I do have molasses in the pantry. I wind up buying it for some reason, and then the remainder of the jar sits there for ... probably years. This would be a great way to use it up.

    Reply
    • Tracy

      May 02, 2016 at 7:23 am

      Thanks, Jeff! Yes - it seems like most of us have molasses that we bought for something else but then haven't used it since!

      Reply
  21. Matt @ Plating Pixels

    April 29, 2016 at 8:40 am

    I've never made my own but looks fun! Plus if you use s high quality molasses a bet it's even better!

    Reply
  22. Just Jo

    April 29, 2016 at 7:37 am

    Daaaamn, that's easy! I sort of knew you could do this but I've never seen photographic evidence before lol. am so going to do this myself thanks for sharing!:D

    Reply
    • Tracy

      May 02, 2016 at 7:27 am

      Right?! SO easy. Thanks, Jo! 😀

      Reply
  23. sue | theviewfromgreatisland

    April 29, 2016 at 7:08 am

    I love kitchen hacks like this, it makes me feel so EMPOWERED! 😉

    Reply
    • Tracy

      May 02, 2016 at 7:27 am

      Agreed, Sue!

      Reply
  24. Lisa | Garlic + Zest

    April 29, 2016 at 7:01 am

    I never thought to do this, but it makes so much sense. I have molasses in my cupboard that I almost never use -- but I am forever buying brown sugar. This is a Homer Simpson moment: "D'oh!!!"

    Reply
    • Tracy

      May 02, 2016 at 7:26 am

      That's TOTALLY how I felt, Lisa!!

      Reply
  25. Lucy

    April 29, 2016 at 6:50 am

    Congrats on your pregnancy! This brown sugar looks perfect--no clumps! It's such a neat trick, isn't it? I discovered it last year when I was out of brown sugar. Now I never worry about it.

    Reply
    • Tracy

      April 29, 2016 at 6:52 am

      Thanks, Lucy!! Oh my gosh I feel so stupid I'm just discovering this trick now! Better late than never though, I guess! 😉

      Reply
  26. Angie | Fiesta Friday

    April 29, 2016 at 5:15 am

    What do you mean, homemade brown sugar?! Whaaaat??? You're so smart! And you're preggo?! Why wasn't I informed earlier? CONGRATULATIONS, Tracy! I'm so happy and excited for you. ❤️❤️❤️

    Reply
    • Tracy

      April 29, 2016 at 6:25 am

      Awwww thanks Angie!!! We're pretty excited / nervous / anxious / excited ourselves 😉 xoxoxo

      Reply

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