Ever find yourself in a pinch, realizing you're fresh out of brown sugar just when you're about to make a batch of cooki ...

A recipe for butterscotch shortbread gets a twist of earthiness with ground black sugar. It's one of many variations on brown sugars that could fill a pantry.

6. With a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 12×15-inch rectangle. In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, powdered cinnamon and green cardamom powder. 3. Sprinkle the mixture over the buttered area of ...