Im making hot cocoa (just basic in the microwave) and it calls for two Tbsps of white sugar...but I only have one Tbsp. left. Can I use a Tbsp of brown sugar to substitute or will it taste weird?
2006-12-21 14:45:05 · 15 answers · asked by Sara 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
You can substitute white for brown, and it will change the flavor, but not a whole lot. Especially not in hot chocolate. The brown sugar is sweeter than the white, so don't use quite as much.
2006-12-21 14:47:54 · answer #1 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Brown sugar and white sugar are both sweeteners, but different ones. Substituting things like that may give you a new cookie- not necesarily better or as good as the ones you intended to make, although it is a possiblity
2016-05-23 11:38:08 · answer #2 · answered by MarilynAnn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it will most likely taste wierd. Brown sugar is white sugar with molasses....basically a less refined sugar. You can substitute white for brown with some small taste differences but not the other way around.
2006-12-21 14:51:22 · answer #3 · answered by MizElizabeth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can certainly substitute the Brown for White and yes it will taste a bit different, I like the taste though, it seems richer, not weird at all.
2006-12-21 15:05:23 · answer #4 · answered by Kyanne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can, but it will add a sort of carmel type flavor to the drink. Corn syrup would be better or even some vanilla or chocolate ice cream would sweeten it up without changing the flavor too much.
2006-12-21 14:50:09 · answer #5 · answered by chika 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. if it calls for 1 cup of sugar use 1 cup of brown sugar.
2006-12-21 16:34:20 · answer #6 · answered by 11111111111 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go buy a different brand of cocoa with sugar already in it.
2006-12-21 14:49:05 · answer #7 · answered by lipsticklobotomy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you can. I use it all the time for whatever. There really doesn't seem to be a big difference and if anything, it tastes better.
2006-12-21 14:54:08 · answer #8 · answered by Venus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try it. If you don't like it don't drink it and you will know next time not to use it. I hope it's good. You have inspired me to make some of my own on this cold winter evening. Happy Holidays!
2006-12-21 14:56:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can do that. brown sugar is the natural color of sugar,so it doesn't make a difference.
2006-12-21 14:53:20 · answer #10 · answered by christina p 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋