At t=0, the particle was at its equilibrium position. The time period is 32 seconds, so in 8 seconds, it will reach the extreme location once, and hence, in 8 seconds, it will cover a distance equivalent to its amplitude.
You could heat the syrup, grease the spoon with shortening, because if you do, then the molasses won't stick when you pour it out of the spoon into the batter.
