How to Soften Brown Sugar

Don't you hate it when you want to bake with brown sugar but it's hard as a rock? I have a super easy way to soften it in about a minute or two. Here's how:

1. Break up into smaller chunks with a meat mallet (or hammer, but watch your fingers) and place amount you want to use in a microwave-safe bowl.

2. Wet and wring out a paper towel and cover the bowl.

3. Microwave on high for 30 second increments until you can break apart the brown sugar with a fork or spoon. You may need to re-wet the paper towel.

4. That's it - easy!