I know, I know, someone’s going to ask if light or dark is “healthier.” Let’s be honest: brown sugar is still sugar. Dark has slightly more minerals like calcium and potassium thanks to the extra molasses, but we’re talking about amounts so tiny that you’d need to eat a shovel of it to matter.
So if you’re swapping for health reasons, maybe just eat one less cookie. Or, you know, eat two more. I’m not your boss. But the swap won’t save you from a sugar crash—it’s still candy in disguise.