Brown sugar is pretty magical. Not only does it make your favorite chocolate chip cookies taste caramel-y and complex; it also gives them a pleasingly chewy texture that can’t be achieved with ...

You’re all set to bake a batch of your favorite cookies, only to discover that your brown sugar is hard as a rock. Don’t fret ...

You decide to make chocolate chip cookies or birthday cake, or even something savory like a glazed chicken thigh or special bacon, and instead of finding soft, luxurious brown sugar, you find dense, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Brown sugar brings a lot to the table in both cooking and mixology. Compared to white sugar, that rich, deep flavor provided by the molasses ...

Place the hard sugar on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat ($8, Target). Try to spread the clumps out if possible. Bake in a 250°F oven for about 5 minutes, checking ...

How maddening to reach for the brown sugar, expecting it to be soft and fluffy, only to find a rock-hard clump in the bottom of the box. Or how about this: Brown sugar is on sale, so you stock up.