Krispy Kreme gingerbread glazed doughnut

Company: Krispy Kreme

Introduced: December 2017

Distribution: National

Suggested Retail Price: Varies

Product Snapshot: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is sweetening the season by introducing a first-time, one-day seasonal take on its iconic Original Glazed Doughnut. The Gingerbread Glazed Doughnut is available on National Gingerbread House Day, Tuesday, Dec. 12, at participating shops in the U.S. and Canada.

The Gingerbread Glazed Doughnut has a perfectly spiced gingerbread dough with hints of cinnamon and ginger, covered in a warm gingerbread molasses glaze. This is the first time that Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is transforming both the dough and glaze to create an all new holiday favorite.

“Gingerbread is a classic holiday flavor, and now there’s a delicious new way to enjoy it with the classic qualities of our Original Glazed doughnut,” said Jackie Woodward, chief marketing officer of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. “We take the holiday fun of gingerbread houses and celebrate it with the never-ending fun of Original Glazed doughnuts.”

A new take on a holiday favorite, the Gingerbread Glazed Doughnut is infused with cinnamon and ginger, complemented with a delicate molasses glaze. To find a participating shop, visit www.krispykreme.com/gingerbreadglaze.

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