Instructions:

Vanilla Sugar

2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Blend sugar and extract in bowl. Spread on wax paper-lined tray to dry. Let stand for about 4 hours.

Place in plastic bag. Seal. Use a rolling pin to crush. Store in an airtight container.

Other flavoring choices
Almond
Mint
Lemon

NOTE: To make vanilla sugar using a vanilla bean, store 1 or more vanilla beans in a tightly closed jar of granulated sugar for a few weeks.

Vanilla sugar keeps indefinitely. You can simply add more sugar to the jar as necessary.