Winston-Salem, N.C., // PRNewswire-FirstCall // -- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) is taking the mystery out of finding this Halloween's perfect treat. The signature pumpkin shaped doughnut and pleasantly spiced pumpkin cake doughnut are back in stores, giving you the recipe to make your neighborhood gathering or Halloween party a devilishly good time!
The delightfully-wicked pumpkin shaped doughnuts are made from Krispy Kreme's classic yeast-raised dough and cut into the shape of a pumpkin, topped with creamy orange-colored icing and stamped with a jack-o-lantern face. The old-fashioned Pumpkin Spice Cake doughnuts are a sinfully sweet treat baked with pumpkin and spices then topped with Krispy Kreme's Original Glaze. Looking for the perfect combination? Just pair either doughnut with a cup of Krispy Kreme's signature coffees!
"We invite you to carve out some time in your day to provide a spooky trick-or-treat snack for your family, friends and co-workers with our Halloween combo," said Krispy Kreme's Chef Ron Rupocinski. "The Krispy Kreme Halloween combination is the perfect way to celebrate fall's festivities."
The Halloween combo is available beginning Oct. 1. The old-fashioned Pumpkin Spice Cake doughnut will remain in Krispy Kreme stores through Nov. 30 while the pumpkin shaped doughnuts will be available until Oct. 31.
Krispy Kreme is a leading branded specialty retailer of premium quality sweet treats, including its signature hot Original Glazed(R) doughnut. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC, the company has offered the highest quality doughnuts and great tasting coffee since it was founded in 1937. Krispy Kreme is proud that for decades its Fundraising program has helped non-profit organizations raise millions of dollars in needed funds. Today, Krispy Kreme and its one-of-a-kind Hot Light can be found in approximately 500 locations around the world. Visit us at http://www.KrispyKreme.com.
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Krispy Kreme is a global retailer of premium-quality sweet treats, including its signature Original Glazed® doughnut.