Deliciously sweet or boldly savory, our best-loved molasses recipes give you dishes with a zing you'll never forget.
30 Amazing Molasses Recipes That’ll Really Stick with You
Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
I packed chocolate chips, raisins, nuts and cinnamon into my oatmeal cookie recipe.
1/30
2/30
Dipped Gingersnaps
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I get tremendous satisfaction making and giving time-tested yuletide treats like these dipped gingersnaps. Dipping them in white chocolate makes much-loved gingersnaps even more special. —Laura Kimball, West Jordan, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 105 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 98mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
3/30
Citrus-Molasses Glazed Ham
Total Time
2 hours 14 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We are always searching for new ways to utilize Florida citrus, which is plentiful during the holidays in our own backyard. I know you will enjoy this. —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked ham: 272 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 1424mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 39g protein.
4/30
A Bit Nutty Boston Brown Bread
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Hearty and dense, my homemade Boston Brown Bread features hazelnuts for a delightfully nutty taste. Thick slices pair well with just about anything, from soup and stews to pasta and meat entrees. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 159 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 263mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
5/30
Shredded Barbecue Chicken over Grits
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
There’s nothing like juicy meat served over creamy grits. And the pumpkin in these grits makes them taste like a spicy, comforting bowl of fall flavors. Your family will come running to the table for this one. —Erin Renouf Mylroie, Santa Clara, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 345 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 718mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
6/30
Caramel-Pecan Sticky Buns
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother used to make delicious cinnamon rolls when I was a child. Later, she taught my sister and me to make them. I've since added the caramel and pecans. These scrumptious sticky buns are a huge hit wherever I take them. —Judy Powell, Star, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 sticky bun: 405 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 450mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
7/30
Blue-Ribbon Herb Rolls
Total Time
55 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These rolls have been a favorite of ours for nearly 25 years. I even baked them in an old wood stove when we lived on a farm. I developed the recipe using several techniques I learned while studying the art of bread making. The recipe won a blue ribbon at our county fair. —Mary Ann Evans, Tarpon Springs, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 94 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
8/30
Boston Baked Beans
Total Time
4 hours
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a potluck or picnic, you can’t beat this classic side that starts with a pound of dried beans. Molasses and maple syrup give it a slight sweetness. —Pat Medeiros, Tiverton, Rhode Island
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 385 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 810mg sodium, 77g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 8g fiber), 11g protein.
9/30
Southern Bourbon Pecan Pie
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I first made the original recipe for this bourbon-splashed pie, I added some vanilla extract and eliminated the flour. We loved the result. —Paul Falduto, Efland, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 536 calories, 26g fat (6g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 363mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (60g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
10/30
Sweet & Spicy Barbecue Sauce
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
1-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I've never cared that much for store bought barbecue sauce. I just like to make things myself from scratch including this spicy, deep red-brown sauce. You'll find it clings well when you slather it on grilled meat. —Helena Georgette Mann, Sacramento, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 68 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 325mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
11/30
Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork
Total Time
8 hours 50 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to share this dish at potlucks because it can be made ahead, which I especially appreciate during the busy holiday season. The sweet-and-spicy sauce is always a hit. —Martha Anne Carpenter, Mesa, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 536 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 1304mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 42g protein.
12/30
Ginger-Cashew Chicken Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I revamped an Asian-style chicken salad recipe to create this gingery, crunchy salad. Now it’s a huge success when I serve it at ladies luncheons. —Shelly Gramer, Long Beach, California
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 379 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 533mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.
13/30
Swedish Rye Bread
Total Time
55 min
Servings
4 loaves (8 slices each)
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe came from my mother, and it's long been a family favorite. You can make a meal of it with soup and a salad.
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 109 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 155mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
14/30
Barbecue Burger
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I can't take all the credit for these winning burgers. My husband's uncle passed down the special barbecue sauce recipe. We love it on everything...it was only natural to try it on, and in, burgers. Add cheese and bacon to take them over the top. —Rhoda Troyer, Glenford, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 626 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 1146mg sodium, 86g carbohydrate (56g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.
15/30
Honey Barbecue Chicken
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I grill everything—veggies, oxtail, tofu. This chicken is our favorite. I keep a ready supply of sauce and rub, so prep couldn't be easier. —Jerry Rosiek, Eugene, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken leg quarter: 466 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 1542mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 0 fiber), 30g protein.
16/30
Spiced Molasses Doughnut Cookies
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 dozen donut cookies plus donut hole cutouts
From the Recipe Creator:
I don't know where this recipe came from, but my family has been making these cookies for four generations. I am from upstate New York, and I haven't met anyone who has heard of doughnut cookies outside of that area. But when folks try these, they love them! —Brenna Phillips, Lawrenceville, Georgia
17/30
Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread Cake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The aroma of baking gingerbread stirs up such warm memories. This cake looks festive and is even on the lighter side. —Nancy Beckman, Helena, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 331 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 348mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
18/30
Peachy Gingerbread Cake Roll
Total Time
40 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My father loved gingerbread so I combined two or three recipes to create this one for him. This fruity, spiced cake roll gets kudos every time I serve it.
—Dawn DePew, Blacklick, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 425 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 301mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
19/30
Gingerbread Buttermilk Waffles
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 waffles
From the Recipe Creator:
We created this recipe so folks could enjoy the festive flavor of gingerbread at breakfast. For a pretty look, sprinkle the waffles with confectioners’ sugar.— Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
2 filled pita half: 353 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 621mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
20/30
Chocolate Ginger Cake
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Indulge in a dark, decadent cake that showcases the flavors of the holiday season. I stir fresh ginger into the batter and sprinkle chopped crystallized ginger over the velvety ganache. —Amber Evans, Beaverton, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 596 calories, 32g fat (9g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 289mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (47g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
21/30
Comforting Coffee Milk
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is special to me because the delicious ingredients and flavors speak for themselves without those extra preservatives. Now that’s refreshing! —Brenda Schrag, Farmington, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup coffee milk with 1/3 cup whipped cream: 338 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 91mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
22/30
Gingerbread Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is my twist on Christmas gingerbread...cheesecake-style! I like to garnish it with small gingerbread men all the way around the sides and a dollop of whipping cream on each slice. —Cindy Romberg, Mississauga, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice (calculated without optional ingredients): 451 calories, 33g fat (20g saturated fat), 139mg cholesterol, 295mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
23/30
Ginger Creme Sandwich Cookies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
With a lemony filling, these spiced cookies go over big because they have old-fashioned, comfort-food appeal. Your party guests will snatch them up! - Carol Walston, Granbury, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich cookie: 184 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
24/30
Gingerbread Hot Cocoa
Total Time
15 min
Servings
3 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Are you in the Christmas spirit yet? If not, this special cocoa will do the trick. It’s like drinking a chocolate gingerbread cookie! —Erika Monroe-Williams, Scottsdale, AZ
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 269 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.
25/30
Pfeffernuesse Cookies
Total Time
50 min
Servings
10 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A German holiday tradition, these fragrant pfeffernuesse cookies pack a warm rush of spices in every bite. Also called peppernuts, they go wonderfully with coffee or tea.—Joanne Nelson, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 42 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
26/30
Big Soft Ginger Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These nicely spiced, big soft ginger cookies are perfect for folks who like the flavor of ginger but don't care for crunchy gingersnaps. —Barbara Gray, Boise, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 111 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 98mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
27/30
Wild Rice Bread with Sunflower Seeds
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 slices each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I loved skipping the boring school cafeteria meals and going to my grandma’s house for lunch. She spent most of her life in northeastern Minnesota, which is reflected in this bread's ingredients. Now my family uses this for our holiday stuffing. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece (calculated without wheat germ): 142 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 205mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
28/30
Peppermint Pinwheels
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Put a spin on your holidays with these bright swirls! This recipe makes rich-tasting cookies with a minty flavor that sometimes surprises people. —Marcia Hostetter, Canton, New York
29/30
Gingerbread Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The rich molasses and spice flavor of this old-time dessert is complemented with a buttery caramel sauce.—Joy Sparks, Muskegon, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 497 calories, 17g fat (11g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 353mg sodium, 83g carbohydrate (51g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
30/30
Citrus Gingerbread Cookies
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Orange and lemon zest give gingerbread cutouts a refreshing twist. Brushing a honey glaze over the top adds a subtle shine and an extra touch of sweetness. —Monique Hooker, DeSoto, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 66 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 13mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
