Marranitos (Mexican Pig-Shaped Cookies) Recipe

Name: Marranitos (Mexican Pig-Shaped Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup shortening; 1 egg; 1/4 cup milk; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 cup unsulfured molasses; 6 cups all-purpose flour; 1 egg, beaten

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup unsulfured molasses
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl, cream together brown sugar and shortening until smooth. Mix in 1 egg, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the baking soda, cinnamon, and molasses. Mix in flour until the dough is stiff enough to roll out.
3
Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into cookies using a pig shaped cookie cutter. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Brush the remaining beaten egg over the tops of the cookies.
4
Bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the centers of the cookies appear dry and edges are lightly browned.

1007

kcal

Calories

Fat

207

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup shortening, 1 egg, 1/4 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Marranitos (Mexican Pig-Shaped Cookies) 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.

Marranitos (Mexican Pig-Shaped Cookies)

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