Stuff We Want: Dash Mini Donut Maker, Holiday Doughnuts Without Putting On Real Pants
"krispy kreme holiday seasonal collection" is rising on Google Trends. This little machine makes seven doughnuts at a time on your own counter.
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Google Trends has krispy kreme holiday seasonal collection climbing this morning. The chain's holiday lineup landed November 3 with Sugar Cookie, Hot Cocoa and Caramel Toffee Cheesecake doughnuts, and suddenly everyone wants a doughnut at 7 AM.
Here's the problem. The shop is a drive away, there's a line, and you're still in the sweatpants you slept in.
Meet the Dash Mini Donut Maker. It's a small 760-watt machine that bakes seven mini doughnuts at once on a nonstick surface. Pour in batter, close the lid, and a few minutes later you have a tray of tiny rings ready to dunk, glaze or bury in sprinkles.
The listing says you can use whatever batter you like: cake mix, brownie mix or your own recipe. So yes, a box of cake mix and a tub of frosting counts as a holiday baking project. Nobody has to know.
It comes with a recipe book and access to Dash's recipe database, so you're not winging it on the first batch. The nonstick plates mean cleanup is a wipe, not a soak.
It's small, about 10.6 by 8.7 inches and under 4 inches tall, and it weighs 2.2 pounds. The white version has a cartoon doughnut print on the lid, which is the kind of thing a kitchen appliance should have.
Christmas morning, a cookie swap, the office party where you promised to bring "something": seven doughnuts at a time adds up fast.
Who it's for
- Weekend bakers who want a fun project without a fryer.
- Holiday hosts who need a dessert that looks like effort.
- Gift shoppers shopping for the friend who has every gadget except this one.
Who should skip it
- You want full-size doughnuts. These are minis.
- You only like fried doughnuts. This one bakes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Bakes 7 mini doughnuts per batch.
- Nonstick surface for easy cleanup.
- Recipe book plus recipe database access.
Cons
- Mini size only.
- Seven at a time, so big crowds mean several rounds.
Pros and cons are our read of the features on the listing, not a hands-on test.
How it compares
Vs. the Nostalgia electric s'mores maker: that one is dessert you assemble. This one is dessert you bake.
Stocking stuffer pairing: Reindeer Farts cotton candy for the sweet tooth who has everything.
More for the season: our Christmas gift picks, plus Black Friday on Nov 27 and Cyber Monday on Nov 30.
FAQ
What's in the Krispy Kreme Holiday Seasonal Collection?
Sugar Cookie, Hot Cocoa and Caramel Toffee Cheesecake doughnuts plus a Sugar Cookie Latte, from November 3, 2026 through January 4, 2027 at participating shops, per Krispy Kreme.
How many doughnuts does the Dash make at once?
Seven mini doughnuts per batch.
What batter can I use?
The listing mentions cake mix, brownie mix or your own batter.
What's included?
The mini donut maker and a recipe guide, plus access to Dash's recipe database.
The verdict
The verdict: hand-picked for doughnut season. The shop has the line. Your counter has the sweatpants.
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