Authentic Mexican Marranitos (Molasses Gingerbread Pigs) Recipe

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Authentic Mexican Marranitos (Molasses Gingerbread Pigs)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together brown sugar, shortening, baking soda, cinnamon and vanilla until the mixture forms a firm paste.
  3. Add, mixing after each addition until blended, the molasses, egg and milk.
  4. Gradually add the flour, mixing to form a dough; Roll dough out to about 1/4 inch thick; cut with a large pig-shaped cutter; Place each marranito on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. In a cup or small bowl, beat egg; Using a pastry brush, paint tops of marranitos lightly with beaten egg.
  6. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until browned.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1382.44 Kcal (5788 kJ)
Calories from fat 152.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.9g 26%
Cholesterol 89.32mg 30%
Sodium 632.79mg 26%
Potassium 352.84mg 8%
Total Carbs 275.8g 92%
Sugars 123.63g 495%
Dietary Fiber 6.14g 25%
Protein 22.11g 44%
Iron 7.1mg 39%
Calcium 286mg 29%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 373.03 Kcal (1562 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.56g 26%
Cholesterol 24.1mg 30%
Sodium 170.75mg 26%
Potassium 95.21mg 8%
Total Carbs 74.42g 92%
Sugars 33.36g 495%
Dietary Fiber 1.66g 25%
Protein 5.97g 44%
Iron 1.9mg 39%
Calcium 77.2mg 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 28.3
    Points
  • 36
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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