Marranitos (Little Ginger Pigs) Recipe

Name: Marranitos (Little Ginger Pigs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces piloncillo; 1 cup water; 2 pieces star anise; 1 mexican cinnamon stick; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 ounces vegetable shortening or 4 ounces lard; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 egg, whisked with; 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash

Servings: persons

10 ounces piloncillo
1 cup water
2 pieces star anise
1 mexican cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon ground ginger
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 ounces vegetable shortening or 4 ounces lard
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg, whisked with
1 tablespoon water, for egg wash

1
Place the piloncillo in a small saucepan with 1 cup water, star anise, and cinnamon.
2
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
3
Remove saucepan from heat and allow to cool completely, stirring the mixture as it cools so that the sugar dissolves.
4
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F.
5
Whisk together cloves, ginger, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
6
Mix in the shortening (or lard) and strain the piloncillo syrup in until the mixture comes together to form a dough.
7
Divide the dough in half.
8
Working with half the mixture at a time, roll out to 1/3-inch thickness and cut out with a pig-shaped cookie cutter.
9
Place the cookies to an ungreased baking sheet.
10
Brush with the egg wash.
11
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
12
Cool on wire racks.

593

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces piloncillo, 1 cup water, 2 pieces star anise, 1 mexican cinnamon stick, and more.

Yes, Marranitos (Little Ginger Pigs) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Marranitos (Little Ginger Pigs)

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Variations & substitutions

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