Marranitos (Mexican Pig-Shaped Cookies)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup unsulfured molasses
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten