Sweet Tamales Recipe

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Sweet Tamales
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup lard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar , firmly packed
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 2/3 cup raisins

Directions:

  1. Soak husks according to directions in Basic Tamales.
  2. For tamale dough: Beat lard and salt until fluffy.
  3. Slowly beat in masa mix alternately with water until very light and fluffy.
  4. Add brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg, mixing until well blended.
  5. To assemble tamales: Drain corn husks; pat dry.
  6. Spread 2 tablespoons dough on center of husks, forming a 3 x 2-inch rectangle and spreading completely to right edge. Spoon 1 teaspoon each pecans and raisins lengthwise down center of rectangle. To enclose and steam tamales, proceed according to directions in Basic Tamales.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 443.52 Kcal (1857 kJ)
Calories from fat 297.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.07g 51%
Cholesterol 19.48mg 6%
Sodium 438.35mg 18%
Potassium 307.5mg 7%
Total Carbs 36.51g 12%
Sugars 11.33g 45%
Dietary Fiber 4.56g 18%
Protein 4.07g 8%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 92.2mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 266.01 Kcal (1114 kJ)
Calories from fat 178.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.84g 51%
Cholesterol 11.68mg 6%
Sodium 262.91mg 18%
Potassium 184.43mg 7%
Total Carbs 21.9g 12%
Sugars 6.79g 45%
Dietary Fiber 2.74g 18%
Protein 2.44g 8%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 6%
Calcium 55.3mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.8
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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