Halloween may be the spookiest time of the year, but Dunkin’s latest trick is a limited-edition Halloween treat that’s about to make October that much sweeter. The restaurant chain just announced its seasonal menu, which includes adorable Dunkin’ Halloween cupcakes and a collectible bucket of Munchkins.
Although Dunkin’ Donuts officially changed its name to Dunkin’, dropping the word Donuts in 2019, there’s no denying that the national restaurant chain is beloved for its donuts, specifically the Munchkins Donut Hole. Before you go trick-or-treating this year, you’ll want to stop by Dunkin’ to pick up your Halloween Munchkins bucket.
Keep reading to learn more about the limited-time-only menu item and the collectible piece of donut history that will help you get into the spooky spirit.
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1. Super cute Munchkins Halloween bucket
The Munchkins Halloween Bucket is just as exciting as the Dunkin’ Halloween donut itself! The purple bucket is illustrated with a fun and festive Halloween theme. Along with Dunkin’s signature logo, the artwork features Munchkins cartoon characters dressed in adorable witch, ghost, pumpkin and monster costumes and holding hands while trick-or-treating.
2. The bucket is perfect for trick-or-treating
The best thing about the Munchkins Halloween Bucket is that it is reusable. It’s the perfect accessory for trick-or-treating and for storing and displaying your Halloween candy. You can use them to collect your favorite Halloween treats year after year.
3. The bucket contains 50 Dunkin’ Munchkins
Prepare your sweet tooth because the new Halloween Munchkins Bucket is only $1 with every 50-piece Munchkins order. You’ll have plenty of donuts to share with your friends. If it can hold 50 Munchkins, just imagine how much Halloween candy the bucket could hold.
4. There’s a brand new, limited-time Halloween Munchkin game
Just in time for Halloween, Dunkin’ is offering donut holes covered in orange and brown sprinkles to match larger festive donuts decorated in the same seasonal colors. When you order your Halloween Munchkins bucket, you can ask to fill it with this fun fall collection.
5. You can choose your own flavors
No two Halloween Munchkins buckets are exactly alike, because you can fill them with any flavors you want. Choose the new, limited-time-only Halloween Munchkin topped with brown and orange sprinkles, use any of the classic varieties you already know and love (like glazed Old Fashioned, powdered, jelly, and chocolate) or opt for seasonal flavors like pumpkin and walnut. The bucket contains 50 Munchkins, but the variety is completely up to you!
6. You can buy the bucket separately
While Dunkin’ is selling the bucket for just $1 with the purchase of 50 Munchkins, worry about the donut (pun intended) — that’s not the only way to get one (or two, or three) of these festive Halloween buckets. If you don’t want a lot of Munchkins, you can purchase the bucket separately for just $2. This is a great option for people who have multiple children and want to use the buckets for trick-or-treating but don’t necessarily want to bring home hundreds of donuts.
7. This isn’t the first time Dunkin’ has sold a Halloween Munchkins bucket
Dunkin’ has been offering a Halloween-themed bucket of Munchkins for nearly two decades, but this is the first time the restaurant has offered fall-themed donut holes. In previous years, only standard-sized cakes were covered in colorful holiday sprinkles.
8. There’s a new specialty spider cake this year
RD.com, courtesy Dunkin’
The seasonal specialty Spider Donut is back! The orange frosting of past years has been replaced by a cheerful light purple that serves as the backdrop for a Halloween-themed headdress: Munchkin Chocolate Munchkin fills a donut hole and becomes an evil spider with chocolate sprinkles for legs and white sprinkles for eyes.
9. The Internet is super excited about this Dunkin’ Munchkins bucket
Whether they remember the original Dunkin’ Munchkins buckets from years past or are getting ready to bring home the new bucket for the first time, people are really excited about this special season. Even the people who work at Dunkin’ can’t wait for a new Halloween treat. One Instagram user, @jennymc.80, commented on a post advertising the Halloween Munchkins Bucket, saying: “Dunkin employee here. I was so excited when they announced this!”
10. The Halloween Munchkins set is available starting October 16th
Halloween may not come until October 31, but Dunkin’ will start celebrating the spooky season two weeks early. The Halloween Munchkins Bucket will debut on October 16 at participating Dunkin’ restaurants nationwide and will remain available through Halloween or while supplies last. Make sure to visit your nearest Dunkin’ before they run out of buckets forever.
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Dunkin’: “The spooky season continues on Dunkin’!”
