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Name: Authentic Marranitos (Mexican Pig-Shaped Cookies)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup piloncillo (about 8 oz), finely grated or chopped; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup warm water (approximately, as needed for dough); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for enhanced flavor)

Marranitos

🇲🇽 Mexico

Various

A pig-shaped pastry made with piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar) and spices.

Dessert

traditional

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