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.

Molasses is the essential ingredient in gingerbread cookies, providing the chewy texture and almost burnt sugar flavor that characterizes the treat.But with so many varieties ― light versus ...

“Light corn syrup is flavored with salt and vanilla, while molasses and caramel flavor and color are added to dark.” Compared to table sugar, corn syrup is 30 to 50 percent as sweet.

Molasses is the essential ingredient in gingerbread cookies, providing the chewy texture and almost burnt sugar flavor that characterizes the treat.But with so many varieties ― light versus ...

Date Molasses. Also known as date syrup, this sweetener is popular in the Middle East and can be easily made at home. Boil dates until plump, then puree and strain the liquid to get the sweet syrup.