Dark molasses comes from a second boiling and is darker, thicker, and less sweet than light or regular molasses. Its flavor dominates, so you must be careful when you cook with it.

Medium Or Dark Molasses The second boil results in medium or dark molasses, which has a deeper hue and a more robust flavor. “This is ultimately my first choice of molasses,” Bourdon said.

Blackstrap molasses is what is left of boiled sugarcane at the end of the sugar extraction process.

Dark Chocolate and Molasses Cookies. By Christine Flynn. I made a version of these by accident when I was trying to bake cookies with my daughters on a lazy Sunday.