Marranitos Little Ginger Pigs

Delight your taste buds with Marranitos, also known as "Little Ginger Pigs," a traditional Mexican treat that blends warm spices with rich molasses for a flavor-packed, soft cookie. This nostalgic pastry is shaped like playful piglets and features the comforting aromas of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, making it perfect for festive gatherings or a cozy snack with coffee or hot chocolate. The dough is easy to work with and owes its tender texture to the addition of milk and unsalted butter, while a brush of egg glaze gives these cookies their signature golden sheen. Create these charming, spiced delights in under two hours, and bring the authentic flavors of panadería-style baking to your kitchen! Perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday spreads, or simply indulging your sweet tooth.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:42 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups Molasses
• 0.25 cups Milk
• 1 large Egg, beaten (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt. Set aside.

Step 2

In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the egg, vanilla extract, and molasses to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat until well combined.

Step 4

Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed.

Step 5

Add the milk and continue to mix until a soft, pliable dough forms.

Step 6

Divide the dough into two portions, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 8

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use a pig-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the Marranitos and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 9

Repeat with the remaining dough, re-rolling scraps as needed.

Step 10

Brush the tops of the Marranitos with the beaten egg glaze.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the cookies are slightly puffed.

Step 12

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 13

Serve your Marranitos with a warm cup of coffee or hot chocolate, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1108.4 grams (1108.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3634

Total Fat 67.20g	86%
Saturated Fat 33.10g	166%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g
Cholesterol 534mg	178%
Sodium 2429mg	106%
Total Carbohydrate 699.40g	254%
Dietary Fiber 14.70g	53%
Total Sugars 325.20g
Protein 64.80g	130%

Vitamin D 121IU	603%
Calcium 848mg	65%
Iron 37mg	204%
Potassium 4478mg	95%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 16.5%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 76.4%