{"id":1379812,"date":"2020-01-15T12:09:17","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T18:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1379812"},"modified":"2024-02-01T02:27:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T08:27:06","slug":"domino-golden-sugar-taste-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/domino-golden-sugar-taste-test\/","title":{"rendered":"We Used Domino Golden Sugar in a Sugar Cookie Taste Test. Here\u2019s What Happened."},"content":{"rendered":"Have you heard the news? Domino just launched a new, less-processed sugar called Golden Sugar<\/a>. It retains some of the naturally-occurring molasses, giving it a golden color. Here\u2019s why people are buzzing about it.<\/a> I had the opportunity recently to tour the sugar cane fields where it\u2019s grown and learn all about this new sugar\u2014plus sample it in many sugar-infused desserts!\r\n\r\nOne of the first things I wanted to do when I got home was conduct a side-by-side test. Domino claims you can use it cup-for-cup in place of granulated sugar (you sure can). But since it has more molasses in it, would that make the cookies a tad darker and a bit sweeter? There was only one way to find out.\r\n

The Test<\/h3>\r\nTo test this out, I used this easy sugar cookie recipe<\/a>, the perfect testing vehicle. Anything more flavorful and complex would mask any difference between the sugars.\r\n\r\n\"domino\r\n

The Appearance<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nWhile making the batter, I could detect a significant difference in color after creaming the butter and sugar. It was less noticeable in the final doughs.\r\n\r\nAfter the first two batches finally came out of the oven, I was pleased to find there wasn\u2019t much of a difference at all! The traditional sugar cookies were slightly brighter and contrasted more against the golden-brown edges. The Golden Sugar cookies\u2019 color was more subdued. Some Taste Recipes staffers initially thought the traditional sugar cookies were the Golden batch because they had a golden hue, but overall, they looked virtually identical.\r\n

The Taste<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThe cookies look the same, but do they taste the same? In one word: yes. Some Taste Recipes editors thought the Golden cookies were softer and fluffier, while the traditional cookies were doughier. But everyone thought the cookies were equally delish.\r\n\r\nPsst:\u00a0<\/em>Here's how to make the perfect chocolate chip cookie<\/a> for you!\r\n

The Verdict<\/h3>\r\nSo, when you give the new Domino Golden Sugar a try, rest assured it won\u2019t affect the look or taste of your beloved cookie recipes<\/a>. And since it can be used cup for cup in place of granulated sugar, you won\u2019t need to alter any baking recipes, either. Thank goodness!\r\n\r\nEditor's note:<\/em> <\/strong>Currently, Domino Golden Sugar is only available in grocery stores on the East Coast. But anyone can buy it on Amazon<\/a>.\r\n\r\n\t\t\t
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