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What Is Molasses and 12 Delicious Ways to Use It

Ever wonder just what molasses is and how to use it? Read on to find out more about this thick, dark syrup and get 12 incredible molasses recipes!

Ever wonder just what molasses is and how to use it? Click to find out more about this thick, dark syrup and get 12 incredible molasses recipes!

I love me some molasses. I love it in recipes or drizzled over biscuits and pancakes. That, thick, dark, rich syrup has a flavor I love, but what is molasses? To be honest, I had to look it up to tell you the answer! According to Wikipedia, molasses is a by-product of refining sugar cane into sugar. When something is called a by-product, it sounds a lot less appetizing, doesn’t it? Basically, sugar cane is boiled to remove the sugar crystals. The first time it’s boiled, the leftover syrup is cane syrup. The second time it’s boiled, you’re left with molasses. Boiling something into a syrup sounds a lot better than a manufacturing by-product, doesn’t it?

The more it’s boiled, the darker and less sweet molasses gets. Light molasses is the sweetest, and blackstrap molasses is the most bitter. That’s due to how much sugar is boiled out of the syrup. You can read more about the different types over at The Kitchn if you are interested.

Did you know that brown sugar is just white sugar with molasses stirred in? If you are ever out of brown sugar, you can add a tablespoon of molasses to each cup of sugar as a substitute. That tip has come in handy for me lots of times since I almost always have a bottle of dark molasses in my cupboard. You know what else comes in handy? Recipes to give me more ideas of how to use that molasses! That’s why I put together a list of 12 delicious molasses recipes for you today. Yes, there are a couple classic cookie recipes in there, but you’ll also find meats, side dishes, and more. I can’t wait to hear which one you want to try first. Let me know in the comments!

Bourbon Baked Beans by: The Cookie Rookie
Bourbon Baked Beans by: The Cookie Rookie
Baking Mix Soft Molasses Cookies by: The Weary Chef
Baking Mix Soft Molasses Cookies by: The Weary Chef
Whole Wheat Molasses Glazed Shortbread Cookies by: Cupcakes and Kale Chips
Whole Wheat Molasses Glazed Shortbread Cookies by: Cupcakes and Kale Chips
Spicy Molasses Chicken by: The Weary Chef
Spicy Molasses Chicken by: The Weary Chef
Molasses Rolo Cookie Cups by: Lemon Tree Dwelling
Molasses Rolo Cookie Cups by: Lemon Tree Dwelling
Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki by: The Midnight Baker
Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki by: The Midnight Baker
Molasses Cookies with Maple Mascarpone Frosting by: Lemons for Lulu
Molasses Cookies with Maple Mascarpone Frosting by: Lemons for Lulu
Blueberry Molasses Pork Tenderloin (Baked or Grilled) by The Cookie Writer
Blueberry Molasses Pork Tenderloin (Baked or Grilled) by: The Cookie Writer
Gingerbread Loaf by: Taste of Lizzy T's
Gingerbread Loafby: Taste of Lizzy T’s
Gingerbread Cupcakes with Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting by: Gimme Some Oven
Gingerbread Cupcakes with Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting by: Gimme Some Oven
Molasses and Vinegar Beef Roast by The Weary Chef
Molasses and Vinegar Beef Roast by: The Weary Chef
Banana Bread Bars with a Peanut Butter-Molasses Drizzle by: The Cookie Writer
Banana Bread Bars with a Peanut Butter – Molasses Drizzle by: The Cookie Writer

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  1. Megan says

    January 12, 2023 at 3:40 pm

    Thank you. Your site answered a lot of questions except one. How to use dried molasses? Anyhow, those recipes look delicious. I will likely snag a few of them to try.

    Reply
    • Nova says

      January 17, 2023 at 10:44 pm

      Hi Megan! Thanks for the compliment. If ever you run out of brown sugar, you can add a tablespoon of molasses to each cup of sugar as a substitute whenever you need it. Indeed those recipes are delicious and a must-try, and if you try one of those recipes how was it? Share your experience with us and it would be better if you include pictures of your recipes with molasses. Have a good day!:)

      Reply
  2. Joanne says

    January 26, 2016 at 5:57 pm

    Andi, I love molasses, too! Thank you for these recipes!

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    • Andi Gleeson says

      January 27, 2016 at 3:30 pm

      Hope you found some recipes you want to try. Thanks, Joanne!

      Reply
  3. Liz says

    January 26, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    Thank you Andi

    Reply
    • Andi Gleeson says

      January 27, 2016 at 3:31 pm

      Have a good evening, Liz!

      Reply

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