Authentic Mexican Marranitos (Molasses Gingerbread Pigs) Recipe

Name: Authentic Mexican Marranitos (Molasses Gingerbread Pigs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookies; 1 1/4 cups brown sugar; 1/4 cup vegetable shortening; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 cup unsulphured molasses; 1 egg; 1/4 cup milk; 6 cups all-purpose flour; Egg wash; 1 egg

Servings: persons

Cookies
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup unsulphured molasses
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
6 cups all-purpose flour
Egg wash
1 egg

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a large mixing bowl, stir together brown sugar, shortening, baking soda, cinnamon and vanilla until the mixture forms a firm paste.
3
Add, mixing after each addition until blended, the molasses, egg and milk.
4
Gradually add the flour, mixing to form a dough; Roll dough out to about 1/4 inch thick; cut with a large pig-shaped cutter; Place each marranito on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
5
In a cup or small bowl, beat egg; Using a pastry brush, paint tops of marranitos lightly with beaten egg.
6
Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until browned.

1007

kcal

Calories

Fat

207

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cookies, 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Authentic Mexican Marranitos (Molasses Gingerbread Pigs) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Authentic Mexican Marranitos (Molasses Gingerbread Pigs)

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