Molasses Review

Photo Credit: Renee Marchol's Kitchen

Photo Credit: Flicker Star 5112 Molasses Cookie

Cooking or Baking with Molasses

Brands:
First Street Molasses from Smart and Final
Grandma's Molasses from Ralphs

My rating criteria:

• Value
• Sweetness
• Moisture

First Street Molasses 9/10
This versatile molasses has served me well when making caramel, molasses cookies, gingerbread cake and savory Chinese dishes. Whether used in a sauce or baking, the texture is right.
Value 9/10 inexpensive in bulk
Sweetness 9/10 not overly sweet
Moisture 9/10 better than pre-packaged brown sugar

Grandma's Molasses 6/10
This molasses has a stronger sulphur taste and works well with Western desserts, specifically baked goods. It is runnier than the other brand and seems better for baking than sauces made on the stove.
Value 4/10 expensive
Sweetness 6/10 more bitter than sweet
Moisture 7/0 too runny

Photo Credit: Flicker BluColt Gingerbread House

What are the test recipes I used to evaluate the molasses?

1. Chinese 5 Spice Chicken
2. Gingerbread Cake
3. Molasses Cookies