A new Apple Cider Original Glazed Donut from Krispy Kreme is being fried, and it can be found through September 13, 2026, at stores across the country.
Today’s announcement makes clear that the yeast ring donut, a creation made with cinnamon-spiced apple cider dough and topped with Original Glaze, has arrived at participating stores across the country and will remain on sale until September 13, 2026.
A discount accompanies the deal. So long as it remains on offer, customers may secure a dozen for $5 when buying any regular-priced dozen donuts.
The Apple Cider Donut Breakdown
The idea begins with apple cider dough. Krispy Kreme takes the shape of a yeast ring, adds cinnamon to it, and tops it with the chain’s usual Original Glaze. It is a familiar method given a fall twist, the sort of seasonal change that chains put out each autumn without much bother.
What draws people in is the cost. A dozen runs at $5, and the deal is not permanent.
The Fall & Football Dozen
The company didn’t settle on a single seasonal donut. Krispy Kreme also brought out its Fall & Football Dozen, a collection of items linked to both autumn and football.
The dozen breaks down across four types of donuts:
- Four Football Donuts — Football-shaped shell donuts filled with white Kreme, dipped in chocolate icing, and decorated with white icing football laces.
- Three Pumpkin Spice Cake Donuts — Original Glazed Old Fashioned cake donuts with a pumpkin spice flavor.
- Two Maple Cheesecake Donuts — An unglazed shell donut filled with cheesecake Kreme, dipped in maple icing, and topped with graham-flavored crunch and a maple drizzle.
- Three Original Glazed Donuts — Krispy Kreme’s signature yeast ring donut.
The unusual pairing comes from splitting the difference between fall flavors and football-shaped novelty. Most seasonal dozen offers stay with a single theme, whether it’s pumpkins, apples, or fall colors. This one does not.
Pumpkin Spice Cake Donuts
Among the dozen items, the Pumpkin Spice Cake Donuts offer a simple seasonal choice. They are Original Glazed Old Fashioned cake donuts dressed up with pumpkin spice flavor.
Maple Cheesecake Donuts
This particular dozen takes things a step further. The donuts start with an unglazed shell, which is then filled with cheesecake Kreme. After being dipped in maple icing, they get a topping of graham-flavored crunch along with a maple drizzle, adding a layer of complexity to the whole batch.
Football Donuts
The final four items in the dozen are Football Donuts. They are football-shaped shell donuts filled with white Kreme, dipped in chocolate icing, and decorated with white icing football laces, which is where the offering gets its name.
The Verdict on the Deal
Krispy Kreme is betting that fall flavors plus football shapes equals steady traffic. The $5 dozen is the hook, and the promotion runs through September 13, 2026.
Whether the donut will still be around when September 13, 2026, rolls around is a matter that remains unresolved. It has been made available right away, and its fate beyond that point is still up in the air.