# Yuletide Donut Collections Krispy Kreme's 2016 Christmas Collection Features Festive Treats By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-11-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuletide-donut References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/11/krispy-kremes-2016-holiday-donuts-include-new-melted-snowman-donut.html) & [krispykreme](http://www.krispykreme.com/menu/Doughnuts/SantaBelly) With Thanksgiving officially over and only a few days until the start of December, [Krispy Kreme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/let-it-snow) has finally unveiled its 2016 Christmas Collection. While the collection features a number of returning favorites, it also includes a couple of new holiday treats. The 2016 Christmas Collection from Krispy Kreme includes three new holiday donuts and a festive drink option. The donuts include the returning [Holiday Sprinkles Donut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-bar-1), as well as the [Santa Belly Donut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santa-paws-milk-cookie-box), which is decorated with chocolate icing and a candy belt buckle. For those looking to try something new, the chain is offering a Melted Snowman Donut, which consists of a Kreme-filled yeast donut topped with white icing and a melting snowman design. To round out the menu, Krispy Kreme is also offering a Toffee Mocha latte, which can be ordered hot, iced or frozen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **Festive Donut Collections:** Businesses can create limited-time, holiday-themed menu offerings to generate seasonal buzz and draw in customers. - **Limited-edition Food Items:** Businesses can capitalize on the hype of seasonal events and holidays by offering limited-edition food and drink items to entice customers to return during the specified time period. - **Innovative Drink Options:** Businesses can attract customers by offering unique or non-traditional drink offerings that complement their existing menu items. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** Fast food companies can offer seasonal specials and unique menu items to drive customer traffic and generate excitement during the holidays. - **Chain Restaurants:** Chain restaurants can create seasonal menu items that are consistent across all locations to draw in customers who want to enjoy a familiar meal with a seasonal twist. - **Coffee Shops:** Coffee shops and cafes can expand their drink menus to include unique holiday-themed options to draw in customers looking for a cozy, seasonal beverage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday Donut Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/let-it-snow.md) - [Festive Grinch-Inspired Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-8.md) - [Mischievous Merry Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-grinchmas-doughnut-collection.md) - [Movie-Inspired Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-doughnut-collection.md) - [Seasonal Show-Stopping Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-merry-and-bright.md) - [Indulgent Post-Holiday Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-winter-seasonal-collection.md) - [DIY Holiday Donut Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-creations-kit.md) - [Christmasy Cartoon Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-peanuts-collection.md) - [Cafe-Inspired Seasonal Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-flavors-of-fall.md)