Marranitos (Traditional Mexican Piggy Cookies)
Marranitos (Traditional Mexican Piggy Cookies) are soft, cake-like treats with deep molasses richness and cozy cinnamon warmth, finished with a lightly glossy crust. Their tender crumb and gentle spice make them perfect alongside coffee or hot chocolate, and they shine during holidays or afternoon snacks when you want something comforting and nostalgic.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves15
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Marranitos (Traditional Mexican Piggy Cookies), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 76
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
Beat the brown sugar and shortening in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in 1 egg, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the molasses, baking soda, and cinnamon. Mix in the flour until the dough is stiff enough to roll out.
- 3
Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to a 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out cookies with a pig-shaped cookie cutter. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Brush the tops of the cookies with the beaten egg.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until they rise and the edges are lightly browned, about 15 to 17 minutes. Cool briefly on the cookie sheets; serve warm or transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Calories 333.93 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 5.78 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 74.91 g 27%
- Total Fat 0.75 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.24 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.13 g High --
- Cholesterol 15.92 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 18.55 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.69 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 36.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 54.0 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.65 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 342.48 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 6.99 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Marranitos (Traditional Mexican Piggy Cookies) is made with 9 ingredients and serves 15. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 333.93 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Marranitos (Traditional Mexican Piggy Cookies) made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Eggs, Ground Cinnamon. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Marranitos (Traditional Mexican Piggy Cookies)?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 333.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Marranitos (Traditional Mexican Piggy Cookies) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Marranitos (Traditional Mexican Piggy Cookies) healthy?
- Marranitos (Traditional Mexican Piggy Cookies) has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 333.93 calories and 5.78 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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