These delightful gingerbread pig cookies are such a fun treat to make! Marranitos are a traditional Mexican pastry typically served around holidays. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.
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Boil piloncillo in water until it dissolves completely. Set it aside to cool down.
Sift flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.
Add butter and orange zest. Stir until combined.
Make a dent to add egg, vanilla, and piloncillo syrup. Mix well.
Cover the dough and chill it for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Roll the dough and cut cookies with a pi-shaped cutter.
Transfer the cookies onto a baking sheet in a baking tray.
Brush with egg wash and bake them for 10 minutes at 350 degrees F.
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