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Krispy Kreme brings back fan-favorite doughnut for a limited time. Here’s when.

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  • Krispy Kreme re-releases Chocolate Original Glazed doughnuts Sept. 11-14.
  • Shops offer 50% off a dozen chocolate glazed with any full-price dozen.
  • Doughnuts available nationwide while supplies last for International Chocolate Day.

A Krispy Kreme favorite is returning to the bakery case in time for International Chocolate Day.

Chocolate original glazed doughnuts will be available Thursday, Sept. 11, to Sunday, Sept. 14, at participating Krispy Kreme shops nationwide, while supplies last, according to the Charlotte-based doughnut chain.

International Chocolate Day is celebrated annually on Sept. 13.

A close-up view shows a line of Krispy Kreme doughnuts being generously coated in a smooth, shiny chocolate glaze. The thick glaze flows over the tops and sides of the doughnuts, creating a rich, delectable appearance.
Krispy Kreme’s chocolate original glazed doughnuts were last offered in July for World Chocolate Day, the brand said. Krispy Kreme

“This year, there’s no passing a second chance to bring back our beloved Chocolate Original Glazed doughnuts,” Alison Holder, chief brand and product officer for Krispy Kreme, said in a news release. “This weekend, chocolate rules, no exceptions!”

The pastry — an original glazed doughnut completely coated in chocolate — was last offered July 6-7 for World Chocolate Day.

The chocolatey treat shouldn’t be confused with the chocolate iced doughnut, which is available year round and is topped with a “delectable chocolate icing.”

For a limited time, doughnut lovers can get half off a dozen chocolate original glazed doughnuts with the purchase of any dozen at regular price, Krispy Kreme said.

An original glazed dozen cost $14.99 at Charlotte’s South End location as of Wednesday, Sept. 10.

Find your nearest Krispy Kreme here.

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This story was originally published September 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM with the headline "Krispy Kreme brings back fan-favorite doughnut for a limited time. Here’s when.."

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Tanasia is a service journalism reporter at the Charlotte Observer | CharlotteFive, working remotely from Atlanta, Georgia. She covers restaurant openings/closings in Charlotte and statewide explainers for the NC Service Journalism team. She’s been with McClatchy since 2020.
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