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Originally published Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 2:01 PM

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Keeping brown sugar soft

Marshmallows can be the key to keeping brown sugar soft.

By Barb Mahany

Chicago Tribune

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Got a minute? Maybe you know the old trick for keeping brown sugar from turning rock hard, the one that has you tucking a slice of bread in your sugar jar.

Well, here's a new trick: Tuck a couple marshmallows in your brown sugar bag or the canister, and it'll keep the sweet stuff plenty loose. You'll never again need a pickax to foist a spoonful on your oatmeal.

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