Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has announced that it will spread even more holiday cheer this month with the return of its annual “Day of the Dozens” on Tuesday, December 12. That day only, guests can get one dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for just $1 with the purchase of any dozen or a 16-count of Minis at regular price.

Krispy Kreme’s Day of the Dozens offer is limited to two redemptions for guests who purchase in-shop or via drive-thru and one redemption for guests who purchase online for pick-up or delivery using promo code “DOZEN.”

Krispy Kreme also continues to celebrate the season with its Elf Holiday Collection, available in a limited-edition Elf-themed dozen box in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the classic holiday film.

The chain is offering three new Elf-inspired doughnuts and the returning Santa Belly Doughnut, all available in a limited-edition Elf-themed dozen box: 

  • Buddy Snow Globe Doughnut – An Original Glazed Doughnut dipped in sugar cookie light blue icing and white sprinkles, topped with powdered sugary snow and a chocolate Elf piece
  • Buddy Makes Breakfast Doughnut – An Original Glazed Doughnut topped with cake batter spaghetti buttercreme, milk chocolate colorful candies, sprinkles and a maple drizzle
  • Christmas Lights Doughnut – An Original Glazed Doughnut dipped in rich chocolate icing, drizzled with green icing and topped with rainbow sprinkles and a chocolate Elf piece
  • Santa Belly Doughnut – A Santa belly doughnut filled with Cookies & Kreme filling, dipped in red icing and decorated with Santa’s belt and belt buckle candy piece

“Our new Elf-inspired doughnuts honor memorable moments from the movie in the most delicious way possible and embody it’s fun and festive spirit,” says Dave Skena, global chief brand officer for Krispy Kreme. “Smiling is Buddy the Elf’s ‘favorite,’ and ours, too. We know our fans are going to smile a lot when they spread holiday cheer to family and friends all season long with our Elf Holiday Collection.”