Brown sugar

Refers to a white, granulated sugar with molasses added in varying degrees to produce a darker colored and stronger tasting sugar. Brown sugar is available in light and dark varieties.

Brown sugar is used in baked goods and other desserts.  It can be used as a beverage sweetener but does not dissolve as easily as white granulated sugar.

Dark or light brown sugar can be used interchangeably with the darker version providing more of a molasses flavor.Dark brown sugar: Substitute 1 cup light brown sugar + 1 tbsp molasses, OR 1 cup granulated sugar + 2 tbsp molasses. For Light brown sugar: Substitute 2/3 C dark brown sugar + 1/3 C granulated sugar OR turbinado sugar

1 lb. brown sugar = 2 1/4 cups packed