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Marranitos (Mexican Pig-Shaped Cookies)

“Marranitos (or cochinos, or puerquitos, as are they are called in some Mexican-American communities) are often called 'Gingerbread Pigs,' although they don't actually have ginger in them - and no cinnamon either. In fact, traditional marranitos get their delicious spicy-brown goodness from molasses. This recipe is a trans-pecos region variation, it uses the non-traditional addition of cinnamon. You may wish to try also adding a bit of dry ground ginger, and you may use a milk wash instead of an egg wash.”

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Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2012

I loved this recipe..... I didnt use all the flour, I added it as needed but overall this was the perfect recipe....Thanks I have been looking all over for it! So glad I found it:-)

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crissnjuan

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Shelby, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2011

I WILL TRY THIS RECIPE CAUSE THE ORIGINAL SUGAR(PILONCILLO)THAT WE USE IS TO EXPENSIVE.IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THIS DOUGH FOLLOW THE RECIPE THE WAY IT IS AND THEN LEAVE IT IN THE FRIDGE FOR ONE HOUR OR MORE.LIVING THE DOUGH IN THE FRIDGE WILL HELP TO WORK WITH IT WHEN YOU HAVE TO ROLL IN AND CUT THE SHAPE OF THE MARRANITO.

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aide19802002

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2011

I ended up only using 5 cups of flour - I don't think my mixer could have handled another cup. Other than that I used the recipe to a T. I think next time I'll only use 1 cup of brown sugar as I found these to be a little sweeter than the kind I'm used to - but at least I can have these anytime now instead of waiting until someone in the family visits or is visiting from Chicago!

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atrevino02

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Shepherdstown, West Virginia, USA

Living In: Martinsburg, West Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 9, 2011

These turned out well but I found the dough a little difficult to work with. I did end up using the full six cups of flour. 1/2 Molasses and 1/2 honey and dark brown sugar. I also added a little orange zest for additional flavor. I had a 3.75" pig cookie cutter and baked them for 12 minutes. I would go a little less next time so they are a bit softer. The centers were soft but the feet were crunchy. Good dunkers for hot tea. The Mexican guys at work really liked them. I would make them again.

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RODANEE

Reviewed: Sep. 18, 2010

So, i didnt happen to have a pig shaped cookie cutter lying around, so i used the basis of this recipe for drop cookies! Well, i only used 3.75 cups of flour rather than 6, and 3/4 cup of molasses with 1/4 cup of light corn syrup. I added a dash of ginger, and they were delicious! Now they are a family must-have!

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hurliegirlie93

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Arroyo Grande, California, USA

Living In: Chico, California, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2010

These were great! The dough was crumbly so I kept having to add shortening...i almost gave up. I'm glad I didnt! They are sooo good!

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munkee

Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2009

was so good, just like when i was a lil girl.

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alisia

Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2009

I made these last Christmas and my family loved them. They looked and tasted just like the bakery. The only thing is that they were a little hard. I suggest using more shortening.

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mbdan2

Reviewed: Jun. 1, 2009

Love these cookies! Great flavor -- even better than the bakery's version. However, based on the "too dry" remarks from several of the reviewers, I only used about 5 cups of flour. Basically, I just added flour until the dough pulled away from the bowl.

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dena0206

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Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2009

I do have to give everyone a warning about this recipe! When you bake these babies, keep them out from your kids sight. They will ruin dinner. My brother visited from Houston and said these taste so much better than the bakeries there! Thanks so much!

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