1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together brown sugar, shortening, baking soda, cinnamon and vanilla until the mixture forms a firm paste. 3. Add, mixing after each addition until blended, the molasses, egg and milk. 4. Gradually add the flour, mixing to form a dough; Roll dough out to about 1/4 inch thick; cut with a large pig-shaped cutter; Place each marranito on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. 5. In a cup or small bowl, beat egg; Using a pastry brush, paint tops of marranitos lightly with beaten egg. 6. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until browned. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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