Add one tablespoon of vanilla extract to around 5-6 tablespoons of sugar or a 5:1 sugar to vanilla extract ratio for bigger batches. Mix the two together until it turns into a grainy, paste-like texture. Add more sugar if there is any vanilla extract liquid left and mix again.
On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spread out the sugar mix and set to dry. It will take anywhere from 12 to 24 hours, depending on the quality of the ingredients and the size of the batch. Stir and chop up the sugar once in a while so it dries completely.
Once the sugar is dry, run it through a high-powered food processer to get rid of any clumps. Serve with coffee, use it in baking, and enjoy the light vanilla flavor.