Sugar-Free Pan de Marranito

Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of *Sugar-Free Pan de Marranito*, a healthier twist on the beloved Mexican pig-shaped cookies. Made with wholesome whole wheat flour, warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, and a sugar-free molasses substitute, this recipe preserves the rich, caramel-like essence of traditional marranitos without any added sugar. Perfectly soft and subtly sweet, they’re easy to prepare and bake in under 15 minutes. These charming, pig-shaped treats make a delightful snack or dessert and pair beautifully with a cup of coffee, tea, or a glass of milk. Whether you're watching your sugar intake or simply craving a wholesome treat, this guilt-free version of Pan de Marranito is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 300 grams Whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 60 grams Unsalted butter
• 100 milliliters Sugar-free molasses substitute
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground clove
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, ground clove, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Add the sugar-free molasses substitute, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Step 5

If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, a tablespoon at a time, until manageable.

Step 6

Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.

Step 7

Use a pig-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the marranitos and place them onto the prepared baking sheets.

Step 8

Brush the tops of the cut dough with milk to encourage browning.

Step 9

Bake the cookies for about 12-15 minutes, or until they are slightly browned.

Step 10

Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(564.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1665.1

Total Fat 65.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 355.0mg	0%
Sodium 2477.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 238.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.3g	0%
Total Sugars 3.7g
Protein 48.2g	0%

Vitamin D 66.8IU	0%
Calcium 276.4mg	0%
Iron 13.4mg	0%
Potassium 1507.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.0%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 54.9%