An easy method for softening it is to zap it in the microwave. Put the brown sugar in a microwave-safe bowl and cover it with ...

For the occasional, not-so-serious baker, any old lump of brown sugar might do: light brown, dark brown or even white mixed with a bit of molasses. But for those who strive for baking perfection — ...

I have a love-hate relationship with brown sugar. I love the deep caramel-y flavor and depth it gives my baked goods, the soft texture it lends to cakes and cookies and the richness it offers toffee ...

Brown sugar can dry out easily, causing it to be hard and clumpy. Restore moisture to hardened brown sugar by warming it in the microwave with a damp paper towel. Prevent brown sugar from hardening by ...