The Story Behind Dunkin’ Munchkins® Donut Hole Treats (2024)

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What is the history of Dunkin Munchkins? ›

Our beloved Dunkin' MUNCHKINS® Donut Hole Treats made their debut in the early 1970's, and they've been a fan favorite ever since. In fact, we sell more than eight hundred million of these delectable, pop-able donut treats each year!

In 1973, Dunkin' Donuts added "Munchkins" to their menu, selling them in the various flavors of their donuts as a way to use up the dough cuttings taken from the center of their ring donut. The name reportedly stems from the miniature "Munchkin" characters from the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.

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.

The word "munchkin" is used to describe a person who has short stature. It is more often applied to children, though it can also be used for adults. The word derives from the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz which featured small characters called Munchkins.

It was founded by Bill Rosenberg (1916–2002) in Quincy, Massachusetts, in 1950. The chain was acquired by Baskin-Robbins' holding company Allied Lyons in 1990; its acquisition of the Mister Donut chain and the conversion of that chain to Dunkin' Donuts facilitated the brand's growth in North America that year.

Fun Fact! You'd have to eat five donut hole treats to equal eating one regular-sized doughnut. And if you make them all different flavors, it's like a donut buffet, all without blowing your total daily carbs.

Timbits, also known as donut holes, were introduced to Canadians by the coffee chain Tim Horton's in 1976. Since then Timbits are one of signature specialties and a trademark of the Tim Hortons restaurant chain, which was opened by a famous Canadian ice hockey player and businessman - Tim Horton.

A Munchkin is a native of the fictional Munchkin Country in the Oz books by American author L. Frank Baum. They first appear in the classic children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) where they welcome Dorothy Gale to their city in Oz.

Yes! I have seen donut holes filled with cream, custard and all types of jellies. I have also seen them glazed, unglazed (plain), rolled in cinnamon sugar and tossed in powder sugar.

The excess profits of the prescription drug industry are the main factor that led to the need for the doughnut hole. This paper calculates the amount of excess profits of the 20 most commonly used drugs, and compares them to the size of the doughnut hole.

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A ship captain invented the holes in donuts

One day, while Gregory was handling the ship, he put a few fried dough pastries through the spokes of the steering wheel. And thus, donut holes came into existence. You can learn more about the history of donuts here.

To fully cook the insides of the dough, the dough would have to stay in the oil for a longer time, which would lead to the outsides becoming burnt. Punching a hole in the middle of the dough, however, allows the insides and the outsides to cook evenly, creating a perfect donut.

a very small person: I didn't expect this little munchkin to be able to play guitar like that. mainly US informal. a name for a small child or someone you love: My cousin and her husband were going to bring their munchkin to visit.

The genetic mutation causing the short-legged trait in Munchkins is referred to as achondroplasia, the genetic disorder that results in dwarfism and is typically associated with an enlarged head as well as short legs but can also involve symptoms that include undersized jaw, thick-looking joints, curved spine, and a ...

The Munchkins are “l*ttle people” in the Wizard Of Oz books and movies. A bit like fairies, or leprechauns. It's also been my pet name for my daughter since she was a baby nearly 20 years ago. I call her Munchkin, or Munchie, or even Munchie-Crunchie.

The terms "Munchkins" and "donut holes" refer to the same thing—small, round pieces of fried dough that are removed from the center of a donut. The difference in terminology is more of a regional or brand-specific variation rather than a strict geographical divide between the Northeast and the South.

Our Munchkin Donut Hole Assorted Flavors: Glazed, Glazed Chocolate, Jelly, Powdered Sugar, Cinnamon, Blueberry Glaze.

The Timbit has more of a chocolatey flavor, while the Munchkin has a sweeter taste. The texture on the Munchkin isn't as rich as the Timbit, but it still doesn't taste bad. Sadly, since these are chocolate glazed doughnuts, I was unable to get my cat to choose, because chocolate isn't good for cats.