9 Recipes That'll Use Up Your Leftover Gingerbread Molasses

If you love gingerbread, you love molasses. And chances are, you have a little leftover from your gingerbread house or cookies. But don’t worry — you don’t have to bake an entire gingerbread village to use it all up. Save the extra and use it to make one of these yummy recipes.

1. Molasses and Ginger Granola Bars

These easy-to-make granola bars are soft, chewy and delicious. Unlike most granola bars, which are sweetened with honey, these tasty bars call for a generous helping of molasses. Its luscious flavor pairs well with oats and dried fruit, making a uniquely yummy grab-and-go snack.

2. Gingerbread Granola

It may taste a lot like your favorite gingerbread, but with only 10 ingredients this gingerbread granola is easier and healthier than the cookie version. Lightly sweetened with molasses, it’s flavorful, crunchy and nutritious, and makes for a great snack or even a fun breakfast. The best part? With all those oats and nuts, it’s really filling, too! 

3. Cracker Jacks

This nostalgic snack showcases all of the classic flavors you remember as a kid, but the homemade version tastes all grown-up now! Molasses adds a new depth of taste to the old cracker jacks. The only downside is that there isn’t a toy at the bottom — but you’ll probably be too busy munching to even notice.

4. Barbecue Pork Burgers

If you haven’t paired molasses with burgers yet, you’re in for a real treat! These pork burgers are fairly simple on their own, but with the addition of a quick molasses-flavored barbecue sauce they become something special enough for weekend entertaining.

5. Spicy Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry

There’s nothing more simple than whipping up a chicken stir fry for a weeknight dinner. And with the rich flavor of molasses, there’s hardly anything more delicious. If you’re curious about a savory molasses dish, you’ll only need to take one bite of this recipe to become a believer. 

6. Baked Beans

Put away the can opener and give this from-scratch recipe a try. It’s the perfect dish to pull out when you’ve only got a couple of tablespoons of molasses left – the deep amber flavor goes a long way, and you can feel good about using every last drop!

7. Oatmeal-Applesauce Bread

This hearty, homemade bread is comfort food at its best. Lightly sweetened with molasses and applesauce, it’s soft, moist and delicious, making it a great choice for sandwiches. But it’s just as tasty on its own or with a spoonful of jam, too. The delicious smell alone makes this bread a true winner.

8. Rye Bread

A simple twist on the classic rye loaf, this version comes together in minutes and requires minimal kneading. The molasses imparts a bold flavor and dark color, adding a whole new dimension. Serve it as a breakfast side, on deli-style sandwiches or even toasted with a pat of butter for a quick snack.

9. Homemade Brown Sugar

Even if there’s only a couple of tablespoons of molasses left in your jar, it’s enough to transform it into a useful pantry staple. When made at home, brown sugar is fresh, fluffy and clump-free. Plus it’s so simple, and will definitely have you feeling like the most impressive baker on the block!