Marranitos: How to make these traditional Mexican cookies

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

molasses

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey provides a similar sweetness with different flavor notes.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.

In another bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.

Cut the dough into pig shapes using a cookie cutter.

Place the cutouts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, until slightly firm and golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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