3 Reviews of Authentic Mexican Marranitos (Molasses Gingerbread Pigs)

From: Chef #489121

On Jun 4, 2007

I'm so glad I found this recipe! I love marranitos and now I can make them myself. These do taste like they are from the bakery. I just made them for a family gathering but since everyone was so full they took them to eat in the morning with coffee so I'm waiting to here what they had to say. There are a few things I would definitely suggest that were not mentioned in the recipe. First, roll the dough to 1/2 thickness and use the egg wash! the first batch came out crunchy with a matte look. I also had to reduce the baking time to about 12 mins. Lastly use parchment paper!! I didn't have any so I used wax paper and had to carefully peel the paper off the cookies. Thanks so much for posting!!

From: Molly53

On Oct 11, 2007

These were terrific and tasted every bit as delicious as what we can get at the Mexican market. Highly recommend

From: Escamilla06

On Dec 14, 2007

My husband is hispanic and he LOVED these...he said they tasted just like the ones from the mexican bakeries back home. Definately worth it.