Krispy Kreme is merging seasonal autumn orchard flavors with game day watch party traditions for its latest limited menu release. Yesterday, Krispy Kreme officially announced the nationwide rollout of its new Apple Cider Original Glazed Doughnut alongside a specialized Fall & Football Dozen. Beginning Thursday, September 10, 2026, the new menu additions expand the chain's core Autumn Seasonal Collection, bringing cozy spices and tailgate-inspired treats to participating shops across the country.
Inside The Apple Cider Glazed Doughnut And Football Dozen
The limited-time release pairs brand-new pastry glaze innovations with fan-favorite seasonal treats designed specifically for group sharing and weekend football gatherings. The new seasonal menu drop features:
- Apple Cider Original Glazed Doughnut: Built on a soft dough infused with real apple cider and warm cinnamon spices, finished with Krispy Kreme's signature melt-in-your-mouth Original Glaze.
- Football Doughnuts: Football-shaped unglazed yeast shells stuffed with fluffy white Kreme, dipped in rich chocolate icing, and detailed with white icing football laces.
- Maple Cheesecake Doughnuts: Shell doughnuts packed with cheesecake Kreme, coated in smooth maple icing, and finished with a crunch of graham-flavored bits and maple drizzle.
- Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnuts: Traditional Original Glazed Old Fashioned cake doughnuts infused with warm pumpkin pie spices.
- The Fall & Football Dozen: A pre-packed box featuring four Football Doughnuts, three Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnuts, two Maple Cheesecake Doughnuts, and three classic Original Glazed Doughnuts.
Limited Time Four Day Five Dollar Dozen Deal
To celebrate kickoff weekend, Krispy Kreme is introducing a short-window promotional offer for fans stocking up on treats for tailgates and viewing parties. From Thursday, September 10 through Sunday, September 13, 2026, guests who purchase any regularly priced dozen can add a dozen Apple Cider Original Glazed Doughnuts for just $5 at participating shops.
"Fall is full of rituals people look forward to – apple cider, game day, watch parties and sharing moments with friends," stated Alison Holder, Chief Product and Brand Officer at Krispy Kreme. "With Apple Cider Original Glazed and our Fall & Football Dozen, we're giving fans a delicious new way to celebrate the season, whether they're heading to a tailgate or settling in for kickoff."
The Apple Cider Original Glazed Doughnut is available for four days only in-store and for pickup via the Krispy Kreme app while supplies last.
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