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Marranitos (Mexican Pig-Shaped Cookies)
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Marranitos: Spiced Mexican gingerbread pig-shaped cookies with molasses and brown sugar, perfect for holiday festivities!
Ingredients:
1.25 cups packed brown sugar
0.25 cupshortening
1egg
0.25 cupmilk
1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
1cupunsulfured molasses
1.5 teaspoons baking soda
1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
6cups all-purpose flour
1egg, beaten
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to blend brown sugar and shortening until smooth. Add 1 egg, milk, and vanilla, then mix until smooth. Fold in molasses, baking soda, and cinnamon. Gradually incorporate flour until the dough is firm enough to roll.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Use a pig-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Brush the tops with beaten egg for a shiny finish.
Bake in the hot oven until puffed and edges are golden brown, approximately 15 to 17 minutes. Allow to cool briefly on the baking sheets; enjoy warm or move to a wire rack to cool completely.