Molasses

[Della]

I bought a jar of "Grandma's Molasses," at Kroger the other day. I had to search a long time to find any.

I needed exactly 2 tablespoons to use in my mother's oatmeal cookie recipe. I wanted them to taste like I remember from my childhood, but of course they weren't quite as good. Now I have 15ounces left and no idea what to do with it.

Any ideas?

 

[hawkdon]

A whole lot more cookies to make !!!!

 

[hearlady]

I saw a show that had a middle eastern breakfast/snack. They mix molasses with tahini and put it on toast. I eat it sometimes. Its different but good if you like tahini.
Otherwise, molasses is great on oatmeal!

 

[Timewise 60+]

It is good on toast. It is good on pancakes or waffles. You don't have to use much on these, just a touch will do!

 

[Jace]

I (used to) made Shoe-fly pie..wet bottom of molasses..
Family favorite delicious

 

[Della]

Wow, @Jace I've never heard of it other than in the song lyrics (Shoe fly pie and apple pandowdy) but doesn't it look good!
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017018-shoofly-pie

 

[Lilac]

Mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of molasses with 1 cup granulated sugar to make brown sugar. For lighter use 1 for darker use 2.

I will put it in my oatmeal as a change from sugar.

It keeps forever on your pantry shelf.

 

[Roadwarrior]

Had Shoofly pie once.

 

[Murrmurr]

Make some gingerbread when the holidays roll around. And fruitcake, if you dare.

 

[Bella]

Frank beat me to it! Gingerbread! That will use up about 1/2 cup. Della, molasses stores well for a long time if kept tightly capped in a cool dark place. It should last for six months to a year.

Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Gingerbread > https://www.thespruceeats.com/buttermilk-gingerbread-3057021

Gingerbread Molasses Cake with Chai Whipped Cream > https://thedomesticrebel.com/2016/12/21/gingerbread-molasses-cake-with-chai-whipped-cream/#recipe

Triple Chocolate Molasses Bundt Cake > https://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/triple-chocolate-molasses-bundt-cake-giveaway/#recipe

Chocolate Ginger Cake > https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chocolate-ginger-cake/

 

[Della]

You guys are great! Those are all good ideas.
Thank you!

 

[Jules]

I just used 1/2 Cup in my bran muffins this morning. This was for 2.5 dozen.

 

[twinkles]

pop corn balls--i love biscuits and butter dipped into molasses

 

[Remy]

I just looked up exactly where molasses comes from because I didn't know. It's a sugar byproduct. I'd put that $&*! on everything then.

 

[Pappy]

Lancaster, PA, many years ago we ate at Good and Plenty were a bunch of folks sat at a big table together and got served in big bowls of food to pass around. Had delicious shoo fly pie for dessert. So good.

 

[Becky1951]

I use it on many things mentioned above and also in homemade B.B.Q. sauce.

 

[BC Flash]

Della: "Google "Shelf life of molasses" Freezing might be the answer.

 

[MrPants]

I use it on many things mentioned above and also in homemade B.B.Q. sauce.

Yes! I use it for BBQ sauce as well. It's great for that. Adds body and sweetness

 

[Pecos]

Eat a level tablespoon of it every day until it is gone. It has a lot of good minerals in it and is regarded as a health food.