I used molasses once and dumped it on some grain. Well the deer loved it. Only problem I had the deer licked each other and there was grain stuck to their faces. Good thing it was a buck that had to be mounted. The taxidermist would be earning his money LOL

What works good is a plastic jar of Peanut Butter. Nail the lid to a tree, screw on the jar and cut a opening in the side.