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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Molletes Dulces

    Molletes Dulces

    Last Updated November 9, 2022. Originally Posted June 21, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Molletes Dulces are made of crispy, buttery breads sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. They are perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
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    A sweet mollete served on a plate next to cup of coffee.
    Molletes Dulces piled on a white plate next to single bread that is served on a separate plate.

    Molletes Dulces are made of buttered toast and topped with cinnamon and sugar.

    These are sweet and different from traditional, savory Mexican molletes that feature refried beans and pico de gallo.

    They are Mexico’s version of cinnamon “toast” and normally served for breakfast or as a mid-afternoon snack.

    Crispy on the outside and soft and buttery on the inside. Simply delicious!

    Ingredients

    The ingredients needed to make molletes dulces on a wooden surface and labeled.

    Bolillo bread is traditionally used. However, you can use any type of bread like telera, birotes, french bread, even just plain sandwich bread.

    Butter – Don’t skimp on the butter. It will act like glue and hold the cinnamon and sugar on the bread.

    Sugar

    Ground cinnamon

    Instructions

    A butter knife adding butter to bolillo that is sliced in half.
    • Slice the bread lengthwise.
    • Butter both sides.

    Take the butter out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature. That way it can spread easily.

    OR, zap it in the microwave for 20 seconds.

    Highly recommended: Day old bread is fine to use, but best if it’s fresh.

    Bolilllos toasted and buttered on a sheet pan.
    • Place the bolillo rolls under the broiler for 4 minutes.
    • Or, place on a hot skillet buttered-side down. Cook for 2 minutes.

    See how the edges are toasted?

    This is what will give you that crunch when you bite into the bread. Yum!

    A collage showing how to add the cinnamon and sugar to the bread.
    • Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
    • Add more or less depending on your taste.

    This is the most traditional way to make these, but of course, there are variations.

    Variations

    Molletes Dulces on top of a sheet pan and next to the toppings.

    Use your imagination when making these sweet molletes. There is no exact recipe per se. It all depends on your personal taste.

    Here are some other topping variations:

    • Cajeta
    • Sweetened condensed milk
    • Nutella
    • Strawberry Jam

    Another great idea is adding a smear of this almond butter recipe with sliced bananas. Delicious!

    A sweet mollete served on a plate next to cup of coffee.

    How to Store

    Tightly wrap in plastic wrap. They will not last more than one day. Eat right away.

    How to Reheat

    To reheat, warm up an oven to 350 degrees F and bake for 2-3 minutes.

    Molletes Dulces are a yummy and easy alternative to pan dulce. Make for breakfast with café de olla and enjoy!

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    Molletes Dulces piled on a white plate next to single bread that is served on a separate plate.

    Molletes Dulces

    Molletes Dulces are made of crispy, buttery breads sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. They are perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 442kcal
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    Ingredients

    • 2 bolillos (or telera, birote, french bread)
    • 4 tbsp butter (add more or less if needed)
    • 2 tsp ground cinnamon (add more, depending on taste)
    • 4 tsp sugar (add more, depending on taste)

    Instructions

    • Slice the bolillos in half.
    • Butter each slice of 1 tbsp of butter.
    • Add more or less, if needed.
    • Place under the broiler for 3-4 minutes, or until the edges are crispy.
    • Sprinkle each bread with 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon.
    • Sprinkle each bread with 1 tsp of sugar.
    • Add more or less, depending on taste.

    Video

    Notes

    Alternative Cooking Option: Place the bread on a hot skillet buttered-side down. Cook for 2 minutes.
    Here are some other topping variations:
    • Cajeta
    • Sweetened condensed milk
    • Nutella
    • Strawberry Jam

    Nutrition

    Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 863mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Filed Under: Breakfast, Mexican, Recipes

    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Amanda

      July 4, 2022 at 9:16 am

      5 stars
      Delicious idea

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        July 5, 2022 at 9:17 am

        Thanks. Yes, it is delicious!

        Reply

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