Our world-famous Dunkin’ Munchkins® Donut Hole Treats have been a fan favorite for as long as we can remember. Today, we’re giving you an inside look at everyone’s favorite delectable donut treats. We sat down with our very own Manager of Donut Excellence here at Dunkin’, Rick Golden, to get the inside scoop on these bite-size delights. Read more below!
Q: When were Munchkins® Donut Hole Treats introduced?
A: Munchkins® Donut Hole Treats made their debut on Dunkin’ menus in the early 1970s. I remember buying Munchkins® Donut Hole Treats for myself as a kid with money from my paper route! They were created as a way to make use of the excess dough cut out of the centers of our donuts and quickly became a fan favorite.
Q: How are Munchkins® Donut Hole Treats made?
A: After their innovative start, we developed cutters specifically for our Munchkins® Donut Hole Treats, now cut in an automated format.
Q: How many Munchkins® Donut Hole Treats equal one donut?
A: This is one of the most frequently asked questions we get about our Munchkins® Donut Hole Treats! Based on raw weight, approximately 5 cake Munchkins® Donut Hole Treats equate to one cake donut, and a little under 5 yeast Munchkins® Donut Hole Treats equate to one yeast donut.
Q: What is the most popular Munchkins® Donut Hole Treats flavor?
A: Jelly, glazed and chocolate tend to be the most popular, but let’s be honest – they’re all delicious! Chocolate coconut would be the one I reach for, personally, where available.
Q: Are there any especially unique Munchkins® Donut Hole Treats flavors out there?
A: It’s always fun when we create limited-time flavors in the Munchkins® Donut Hole Treats format. It gives our guests a great way to sample some of our new treats and innovative flavors. Some of my favorites have been red velvet, buttermilk, and confetti Munchkins® Donut Hole Treats.
Q: How many Munchkins® Donut Hole Treats does Dunkin’ sell in a year?
A: We’re currently tallying about 3.3 billion total donuts and Munchkins® Donut Hole Treats sold in a year!
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FAQs
Q: When were Munchkins® Donut Hole Treats introduced? A: Munchkins® Donut Hole Treats made their debut on Dunkin' menus in the early 1970s.
Why are munchkins called donut holes? ›
They are called Munchkins because that's what Dunkin Donuts calls them. I always called them donut holes when I was a kid. And I'm from California. Raised donuts were shaped round and the holes were cut out.
What is the history of the donut hole? ›
One of the most popular credits American seafarer Hanson Gregory with inventing the donut's hole in 1847 while aboard a lime-trading ship. He was just 16 years old at the time. As the story goes, Gregory wasn't happy with the doughy consistency of the fried cakes served on the ship.
Is it Munchkins or donut holes? ›
Everyone loves our MUNCHKINS® Donut Hole Treats. They're made in a variety of delicious flavors and free of artificial dyes, so it's easy to try them all.
What were donut holes originally called? ›
DONUT HOLE HISTORY
Many believe Dutch settlers brought the first olykoek (“oil-ly cake”) to America when they landed in New Amsterdam (New York). These doughnuts were the same shape and size as our modern donuts, but they weren't shaped like a ring.
Who sold the first donut holes? ›
One of the most popular credits American seafarer Hanson Gregory with inventing the donut's hole in 1847 while aboard a lime-trading ship.
Why is it called the donut hole? ›
The literal term “doughnut” came from her practice of putting hazelnuts or walnuts in the center, where the dough might not cook all the way through.
What type of dwarfism did the Munchkins have? ›
What made Pellegrini and the other Munchkins small was something called "pituitary dwarfism." The pituitary gland is just behind your nose and makes a hormone that lets you grow. The Munchkins, and anyone with the condition, didn't get enough of the hormone so they never grew much taller than four feet.
What is a donut hole slang? ›
These donut holes are delicious! (US, insurance, welfare, slang) An income bracket where one is without benefits, even though benefits are available in the next lower and next higher brackets.
What is the forbidden donut? ›
On the back Homer pledges his soul to Marge, and the jury finds that his soul is the property of Marge, not the devil's. The devil begrudgingly agrees, but instead of taking Homer's soul, he turns his head into a big donut.
History. Stephen B. Dunn founded Munchkin with $2.5 million in 1991. In 2010, Munchkin acquired Lindam, a safety brand for babies.
How old is the donut hole? ›
It was built in 1968. It has been in continuous operation as a donut shop ever since.
How many Munchkins equals one donut? ›
Since a glazed donut has 290 calories, it takes 4.4 munchkins to be equivalent to 1 donut. 6 munchkins equal a donut.
Are Dunkin Donuts Munchkins baked or fried? ›
They However, these magical, deep-fried doughy treats can take some time to make. Certainly. One of the defining things for being a doughnut over other types of pastry is that they are fried.
What do Canadians call donuts? ›
The dutchie is a Canadian doughnut popularized by the Tim Hortons chain.
When did donut holes become popular? ›
It was the 1940s, however, that saw a real doughnut hole frenzy, says Ellen Dyer, archivist at Camden's public library. "The whole doughnut thing went crazy," she says. The 1940 World's Fair had a doughnut exhibit and in 1941 the American Donut Corp.
How much are Munchkins donut hole treats? ›
You can pick up a 10-count of Munchkin Donut Holes for $2.
What are the classic Munchkins? ›
Classical Munchkins is an interactive, fun, and free program for preschoolers which offers up close and personal learning with symphony musicians.
What is the oldest donut chain? ›
In 1931, Levitt opened the first Mayflower Donuts shop in Times Square. Then, additional Mayflower Donut shops opened in cities across the United States, making it the first doughnut shop chain in the United States.
