Sweet Tamales Recipe

Name: Sweet Tamales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 32 corn husks, dried; 1 cup lard; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 cups masa harina mix; 1 ½ cups water; ½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; ⅔ cup pecans, chopped; ⅔ cup raisins

Servings: persons

32 corn husks, dried
1 cup lard
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups masa harina mix
1 ½ cups water
½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
⅔ cup pecans, chopped
⅔ cup raisins

1
Soak husks according to directions in Basic Tamales.
2
For tamale dough: Beat lard and salt until fluffy.
3
Slowly beat in masa mix alternately with water until very light and fluffy.
4
Add brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg, mixing until well blended.
5
To assemble tamales: Drain corn husks; pat dry.
6
Spread 2 tablespoons dough on center of husks, forming a 3 x 2-inch rectangle and spreading completely to right edge.
7
Spoon 1 teaspoon each pecans and raisins lengthwise down center of rectangle.
8
To enclose and steam tamales, proceed according to directions in Basic Tamales.

924

kcal

Calories

Fat

184

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 32 corn husks, dried, 1 cup lard, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 cups masa harina mix, and more.

Yes, Sweet Tamales 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.

Sweet Tamales

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