When a recipe calls for light molasses but you only have black strap molasses, most cooks might abandon the recipe in fear that the black strap molasses is too strong. While it is true that black strap molasses is much bolder than light molasses, it is possible to substitute black strap molasses for light molasses if you follow a simple procedure to dilute the strength of the molasses. more »

If you love the rich taste of molasses, you will love these cookies. Molasses cookies are similar to sugar cookies but they have a distinct molasses flavor. Molasses cookies are great for the holidays and to give out as gifts. more »

In this clip learn about feeding your horse corn and molasses. more »

An old fashioned treat that's hard to beat if you like the flavour of molasses. more »

Molasses bars are a popular snack in the South, a spicy and sweet bar that can easily be packed for lunch on a busy day. Molasses add a unique flavor to any baked treat, and can be served year-round. Many people think of molasses as gingerbread, but these bars are quite different. They're full of the rich taste of molasses but balanced with spices and salt. Here's how to make a batch of delicious molasses bars. more »

Molasses is the thick, dark substance produced when sugar syrup is boiled to get to its crystalline form. It has about the same caloric value as sugar and many prefer its robust flavor. It is often used in baking, particularly in gingerbread and molasses cookies. Molasses contains a variety of minerals that can boost your health in a number of ways. There are several different types, or grades, of molasses. Blackstrap molasses, produced by the third boiling of the sugar syrup, has the greatest nutritional value. more »

When sugar cane and sugar beets are being refined to make processed sugar, they are boiled down to a syrupy mixture from which the sugar crystals are taken. The left over liquid is molasses. After the first boiling, light molasses is left; after the second, dark molasses is left; and after the third boiling, blackstrap molasses remains. more »

Health benefits of molasses include the lowering of blood pressure and the prevention of cramps in muscles. Learn about the potassium and iron contained in molasses with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition. more »

This recipe makes about 5 dozen delicious molasses cookies. Great for a sweet treat and for gift giving. more »