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\u201cGingerbread, gingerbread, gingerbread doughnuutttss. Oh what fun it is to turn little men into fried cake. Hey!\u201d<\/p>\n
Building off the spicy success of last season\u2019s Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed, Krispy Kreme is rolling out winter\u2019s favorite spiced cake in the form of the Gingerbread Glazed Doughnut. <\/p>\n
You may notice the absence of the word \u201coriginal\u201d in the title. This is intentional. For the first time ever, KK changed both the dough and the glaze to create the ultimate one-two punch of Christmas delight. The offering is spiced gingerbread dough with hints of cinnamon and ginger covered in a warm gingerbread molasses glaze.<\/p>\n
When I arrived at my local Krispy in the mid-afternoon I was afraid I had missed the party. But it turns out I was just in on the most underground secret of the doughnut world. No signs, no posters, and no slot in the doughnut case for them. It seems this one got promoted exclusively through online buzz.<\/p>\n
From what I can gather, based on the epic emptying and scrub down of the KK glazing conveyor belt happening at 4 p.m., the molasses glaze created a whole new obstacle in being able to provide these special doughnuts alongside their signature original. After talking to an employee, who described them as \u201csuper limited,\u201d I confirmed it was cranked out once in the morning and would not be made again.<\/p>\n
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The doughnut looks different from the OG glazed, most notably the darker color and thicker texture of the molasses. The dough is speckled with spice much like the pumpkin version but feels a bit heartier with the modified glaze’s density.<\/p>\n
Since eating them straight from the fried belt of dreams was not an option I opted to try the doughnut at room temperature. The flavor is not very bold, and if I had to guess what the change was without knowing I\u2019m not sure I would guess gingerbread. <\/p>\n
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The molasses glaze is less sweet and doesn\u2019t pop with the usual bright sweetness of the OG. There\u2019s a nice brown sugar flavor that presides over everything else, and only a tiny hint of cinnamon in the finish that’s fleeting. I don\u2019t get any gingery tingle, but the texture is still enjoyable, soft, and fluffy, although a bit denser than the usual KK offering.<\/p>\n
Warmed up, for the eight seconds the box recommends, the brown sugar molasses notes become more apparent and rich, with a greasy buttery flavor, which is what I expect when venturing towards the coveted Hot Light. Still, for a doughnut that\u2019s supposed to represent one of the most spiced breads of the year, it\u2019s very tame and kind of disappointing. <\/p>\n
The dough is still quality, and it\u2019s a sugary fried treat so it does taste good. But I don\u2019t get a whisper of ginger, let alone the nutmeg, cloves, or black pepper that make the Christmas bread what it is. As is, this seasonal remix is a downgrade from the original. Ho ho hum.<\/p>\n
(Nutrition Facts – 200 calories, 10 grams of fat, 5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 95 milligrams of sodium, 25 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 13 grams of sugar, and 3 grams of protein.)<\/small><\/p>\n
Purchased Price:<\/b> $1.69
\nSize:<\/b> N\/A
\nRating:<\/b> 7 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Rich molasses glaze. Classic soft fluffy texture. Balanced sweetness.
\nCons:<\/b> Very mellow spice. No ginger tingle. Can\u2019t eat straight off of conveyor belt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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