Yo, lemme tell ya somethin’ about molasses desserts. That there stuff, it ain’t just for shoo-fly pie no more. My grandma, bless her heart, she used to put that stuff in everything. And you know what? Them molasses desserts was always the best, I swear!
Now, I ain’t no fancy baker, but I know a good thing when I taste it. And them molasses recipes, they just somethin’ else. That dark, thick syrup, it just adds a little somethin’ special to whatever you put it in. Makes it kinda chewy, you know? And the flavor, oh boy, it’s like nothin’ else. Not too sweet, but just right. Like a warm hug on a cold day.
One time, I tried makin’ molasses cookies. Oh, what a mess! But they tasted alright, even if they looked a little funny. I put in some ginger and cinnamon, just like my grandma used to. Them spices, they go real good with molasses. Kinda warm and cozy, like a good quilt on a winter night.
- Gingerbread somethin’ or other.
- Them molasses sugar cookies. Soft, just melt in your mouth.
- Gingerbread waffles, for breakfast.
- Chocolate Ginger Cake.
- Coffee Milk.
You wanna make some cookies, huh? Well, first, you gotta get that molasses. Not that blackstrap stuff, though. That’s too strong, too bitter. You want the regular kind, the mild kind. It says so right on the bottle. Brer Rabbit or Grandma’s brand. They do the trick. They’re kinda sweet, you know? The sweetest of all kinds of molasses, ’cause they got the most sugar in ’em. That’s why folks use ’em for desserts.
Then you gotta get your spices. Cinnamon, ginger, maybe some cloves or that cardamom stuff. Whatever you like, really. Just make sure they’re the warm kind, like you’d put in gingerbread. It’s all ’bout that warm feelin’, see? Makes ya feel all nice inside.
Now, these cookies, they ain’t like regular cookies. They got somethin’ special. It’s the texture, see? That’s what makes ’em different from gingerbread cookies. They both got the same stuff in ’em, more or less. But these molasses cookies, they’re chewier. Soft in the middle, a little crispy on the edges. Just the way I like ’em.
I remember this one time, I was at a church potluck. And this lady, she brought a plate of molasses cookies. Now, I’d had my share of cookies in my day, but these, these were different. They were so soft, they practically melted in your mouth. And the flavor, oh, it was heavenly. I had to get the recipe from her.
She told me her secret was to use a little extra molasses. And she also said to chill the dough before bakin’ ’em. Said it helps ’em keep their shape. Well, I tried it, and she was right. Them cookies came out perfect. Just like hers.
I also tried makin’ a molasses cake once. I found this recipe in an old cookbook. It was called a “Chocolate Ginger Cake”. Sounded fancy, but it was really just a simple cake with molasses and ginger in it. And some chocolate, of course. Can’t have a cake without chocolate, right?
That cake, it was somethin’ else. So rich and moist. And the ginger, it gave it a little kick. I took a piece to my neighbor, and she loved it. Said it reminded her of her grandma’s bakin’. That’s the best compliment you can get, I reckon.
And then there’s coffee milk. Don’t sound too good, do it? But hear me out. It’s just coffee, milk, and a spoonful of molasses. It’s warm and sweet, and it’ll wake you right up in the mornin’. My grandpa used to drink it every day. Said it was better than any fancy coffee drink. I believe him. That stuff got a kick to it that’ll have you ready for anythin’.
There was also this thing called a “Gingerbread House”. Now, I ain’t never made one myself, but I seen ’em. They look like a lot of work, but I bet they’re fun to make. ‘Specially around Christmas time. You can use all sorts of candy to decorate ’em. Kids love that kinda thing.
So, there you have it. Molasses desserts. They ain’t just for old folks like me. Anyone can enjoy ’em. They’re easy to make, they taste good, and they’ll make your house smell like heaven. So go on, give ’em a try. You might just surprise yourself.
Just remember what I said about that blackstrap molasses. Don’t use it. Unless you like your desserts to taste like dirt. Stick with the regular kind, and you’ll be just fine. And don’t be afraid to experiment with the spices. That’s half the fun, right? Makin’ somethin’ your own.
Molasses, it’s good stuff. It’s been around forever, and it ain’t goin’ nowhere. It’s a taste of the past, and a taste of home. So go on, get yourself some molasses, and make somethin’ sweet. You won’t regret it. I promise. I’m tellin’ ya, them molasses desserts is where it’s at. You can put that stuff in just about anythin’ and it’ll make it better. Trust me, I know.
