Marranitos
These cute little pig shaped cookies, known as marranitos, are a sweet and spiced cookie recipe from Mexico. They offer a bold, rich flavor.
Servings: 28 cookies
Equipment
- Pig Cookie Cutter 4-Inch Pig Shaped
Ingredients
- ½ Cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 Cup dark brown sugar or grated piloncillo
- 3 eggs large
- ½ Cup unsulfured molasses
- ¼ Cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 Cups all purpose flour
- 2 Teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 Teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 Teaspoon baking powder
- ½ Teaspoons baking soda
- ½ Teaspoon allspice
- nonstick cooking spray as needed
- sugar crystals optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar together for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add 2 eggs, molasses, milk and vanilla and continue to beat for another minute.
- In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
- Add one cup of the flour mixture at a time, beating to combine.
- The dough will be very thick when all the flour has been added.
- Place the dough on a large piece of plastic wrap and then wrap up into a ball.
- Refrigerate for up to 24 hours (minimum 3 hours).
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Divide the dough into 2 or 3 pieces and roll out. Cut out pig shapes with your pig shaped cookie cutter.
- Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray and arrange the cookies on there.
- Whisk the remaining egg and brush over the cookies. If you want to add sugar crystals, sprinkle or dip the edges of the cookies in the sugar.
- Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Rolling out the dough: It's easier to roll out if you let the dough sit for 10 minutes beforehand.
Line your cookie sheet: Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and you'll have easier cleanup after baking.
Soft or crispy: Bake the cookies for 15 minutes if you want them soft or for 17 to 18 minutes for a crispier result.
Line your cookie sheet: Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and you'll have easier cleanup after baking.
Soft or crispy: Bake the cookies for 15 minutes if you want them soft or for 17 to 18 minutes for a crispier result.
Nutrition
Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg
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