What do gingerbread, ginger snaps and baked beans have in common? (Nope, this isn’t the start of a bad joke.) Molasses. The sticky-sweet brown syrup is something of a kitchen hero: It makes cookies ...

Poor molasses. Whenever we want to say something is taking too long, it's always "slow as molasses." Slowness aside, this unique syrup is a vital ingredient in a number of dishes, ranging from baked ...

Q. I’ve been trying various molasses cookie recipes. I want a cookie that is softer than a gingersnap but not puffy. Can you find a recipe like this? A. I like the recipe from “The Silver Palate ...

With just a few minutes of mixing, you can create a brown sugar substitute that's perfect for baking and cooking.

No, it is not a substitute for light or dark molasses. Blackstrap molasses is a staple in a Southern kitchen, both during the holidays and all year round. But anyone who has considered using this ...