Substitute for demerara sugar in cookie recipe

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I have a recipe for oatmeal cookies that uses demerara sugar. While I do have some demerara sugar, the quantity remaining is approximately 1/3 of what is needed for the recipe. (In normal circumstances I'd just go buy more but...)

What I do have is plenty of several other sugars: white caster sugar, golden caster sugar, light muscovado and dark muscovado. (The best substitutes suggested by google are granulated brown sugars which unfortunately I don't have.)

Is there any one or combination of these that could be used to make up the remaining 2/3 weight of sugar while limiting the effect on the end result? (The recipe has the sugar creamed into butter, if this makes a difference.)

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Best Answer

Demerara sugar has a syrupy flavor which is between light muscovado sugar and granulated sugar, I would substitute a 50/50 mix of golden granulated and light muscovado sugar. As you have some demerara you could do a small amount of 50/50 mix and taste test, adjusting to get the right balance.

You could also put in straight light muscovado if you wanted a richer result, or golden granulated if you like it slightly lighter, cookies are generally pretty flexible on this.



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Quick Answer about "Substitute for demerara sugar in cookie recipe"

  • Turbinado sugar.
  • Light brown sugar.
  • Granulated sugar.
  • Sanding sugar.


    • Can I substitute brown sugar for demerara?

    Summary Raw sugars like demerara or turbinado can be substituted for brown sugar in equal proportions. Still, because raw sugar crystals are very coarse, they don't always mix into batters and doughs as uniformly as brown sugar would.

    Is brown sugar and demerara sugar the same?

    Demerara sugar has an amber colour and a mellow flavour, just like some soft brown sugar varieties. However, the crucial difference is that demerara sugar has a coarse and crunchy texture and a relatively large crystal size, whereas soft brown sugar has a soft texture and fine caster-size crystal.

    What does demerara sugar do in baking?

    Demerara sugar is a type of cane sugar with a coarse grain and light tan color. It's used as a garnishing sugar in baking to add crunch to the tops of baked goods, and is also popular for sweetening coffee, tea, and other drinks.


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