# Dutch Cookie-Topped Donuts Dunkin's New Winter Menu Includes a Stroopwafel Donut By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-01-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stroopwafel-donut References: [nbclosangeles](https://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/dunkins-winter-menu-boasts-a-new-stroopwafel-doughnut/2793203/) & [news.dunkindonuts](https://news.dunkindonuts.com/news/dunkin-brews-a-bold-start-to-the-new-year)  This winter, [Dunkin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-shortbread-cookie)' has a sweet and surprising new treat to get you through the longest and coldest days of the year: the Stroopwafel Donut. For those unfamiliar, Stroopwafel is a popular Dutch waffle cookie that consists of caramel filling sandwiched between two thin layers of baked dough. Dunkin's new donut pays homage to this beloved treat by taking a [chocolate frosted donut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-lotus-bakeries) and topping it with a [mini Stroopwafel cookie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-stroop-wafels). The crunchy, caramel-stuffed wafer cookie makes the perfect pairing for a hot coffee because you can dunk the cookie right into your beverage. The sweet new Stroopwafel Donut – along with the chain's other new wintertime offerings – is available now from participating Dunkin' locations nationwide. Image Credit: Dunkin' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dutch-inspired Donuts:** Introducing Dutch-inspired flavors and treats into the donut market can offer new and unique tastes for consumers. - **Combining Cultures:** Mixing different cultural tastes and traditions can be a popular and successful trend in the food and beverage industry. - **Coffee Pairings:** Creating specific menu items that pair well with coffee can increase sales for coffee shops and quick service restaurants. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry has the opportunity to experiment with different flavor combinations using traditional treats from around the world. - **Coffee Shops:** Coffee shops can benefit from offering unique and complementary food items alongside their beverages. - **Quick Service Restaurants:** Fast food chains can differentiate themselves by offering new and innovative menu items that incorporate cultural flavors and treats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Donut Brand Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-shortbread-cookie.md) - [Festively Flavored Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-holiday-menu.md) - [Winter-Ready QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-winter-menu.md) - [Ice Cream-Inspired Frozen Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-creaminspired-frozen-coffees.md) - [Cookie Dough Donut Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-dough-crumbles.md) - [Iced Cookie Butter Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-butter-cloud-latte.md) - [Chocolate Cake-Swirled Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-cake-signature-latte.md) - [Seasonal QSR Breakfast Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-3.md) - [Mint Cookie-Topped Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-thin-mints-dream.md)