Krispy Kreme goes full Grinch with holiday doughnut lineup

Krispy Kreme is showing its Grinch-y side of Christmas with a new line of doughnuts. 

Starting November 29, participating locations will roll out its "Merry Grinchmas Doughnut Collection" that features three all-new doughnuts based on characters from the Christmas classic "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" by Dr. Seuss.

The collection will also include the return of two other fan favorite doughnuts.

Krispy Kreme has unveiled a new line of holiday doughnuts featuring the Grinch. (Credit: Krispy Kreme)

The collection will include:

  • NEW Grinch Doughnut: an unglazed doughnut filled with "coal" Cookies & KREME™ filling, dipped in Grinch green icing with a chocolate icing smirky grin and buttercream hair.
  • NEW Grinchy Claus Doughnut: an Original Glazed® doughnut dipped in chocolate icing, topped with white buttercreme, Christmas crispies and Grinch piece.
  • NEW Cindy-Lou Who Merry Berry Tree Doughnut: an Original Glazed® Doughnut dipped in strawberry flavored icing with a green buttercreme tree, festively sprinkled and topped with a star piece.
  • Santa Belly Doughnut: a returning holiday favorite unglazed doughnut filled with white Kreme™, dipped in red icing, piped with a black chocolate Santa belt and topped with a belt buckle.
  • Holiday Sprinkle Doughnut: an Original Glazed® doughnut dipped in chocolate icing with festive sprinkles is back.

"Who wants to celebrate Christmas with Krispy Kreme?! Our Merry Grinchmas doughnuts are guaranteed to make even the Grinchiest Grinch smile," Dave Skena, Krispy Kreme Global Chief Brand Officer, said in an online news release. "At Krispy Kreme, you’re a sweet one, Mr. Grinch!"

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At select grocery stores, customers can also get a limited dozen or 6-packs of doughnuts that includes the Grinch Doughnut, the Cindy-Lou Who Merry Berry Tree Doughnut, the Santa Belly doughnut, and Holiday Sprinkle Doughnuts. Participating stores can be found here.

Also, starting on December 12, Krispy Kreme will bring back the annual 12/12 "Day of the Dozens," offering guests a $1 Original Glazed dozen when they buy any dozen at regular price.

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