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A quicker way to soften brown sugar is to put a moist paper towel in a plastic bag with the sugar and microwave it for 20 seconds. If you are leery about microwaving plastic, you could also put the sugar in a glass or ceramic bowl with a moist paper towel and cover it with a lid or plate.
Quick Answer. It is possible to soften white sugar that has turned hard by breaking it up into smaller pieces or blending it until smooth with a food processor or blender. Sugar hardens when it exposed to even small amounts of moisture. The Sugar Association recommends breaking up hard sugar pieces with a heavy spoon or meat tenderizer before blending.