How to Soften Hard Brown Sugar
- 1). Place a cup of water in the microwave. Microwave until hot; about 1 minute.
- 2). Open up the box (or bag) of brown sugar and set it next to the cup of hot water in the microwave.
- 3). Cook the water and the brown sugar in the microwave for the following time:
8 oz. brown sugar, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes
16 oz. brown sugar, 2 to 3 minutes
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