Are Crumbl Donuts Real? Here’s What We Know About Testing and Release Timing
Crumbl Cookies, the chain known for its rotating lineup of oversized, elaborately decorated cookies, has confirmed it is testing donuts as part of its product development process. The news followed months of online speculation about a potential expansion beyond the company’s signature dessert.
What Crumbl Has Said
On Jan. 12, a Crumbl spokesperson told People Magazine the company is “excited to be testing donuts as part of the ongoing product innovation process.”
But fans eager to see donuts in those iconic pink boxes may need to temper their expectations. The spokesperson emphasized that the concept remains in early development, stating, “As with many ideas, this testing is still in its early stages, and there are no immediate plans to launch. Any potential rollout would be quite some time away and would depend on extensive testing, customer feedback, and operational considerations. Our focus remains on thoughtfully innovating while ensuring any new offering meets the experience and quality standards our customers expect from Crumbl.”
Crumbl reiterated a similar message in a statement to USA TODAY, noting that “testing is still in its early stages, and there are no immediate plans to launch.”
The company added, “Any potential rollout would be quite some time away and would depend on extensive testing, customer feedback, and operational considerations. Our focus remains on thoughtfully innovating while ensuring any new offering meets the experience and quality standards our customers expect from Crumbl.”
How the Rumors Started
The confirmation follows speculation sparked by a post from Instagram account Snackolator, which shared mockups of potential donut flavors including Cookie Butter, Raspberry Cheesecake and Cinnamon Crunch. The post caught the attention of Crumbl’s devoted online following and fueled discussion about whether the company would officially branch into donuts.
While details remain scarce — Crumbl has not shared specifics about what the donuts might look like, taste like or cost — the company’s acknowledgment that testing is underway marks the first official confirmation that donuts are on its radar.
What’s Still on the Menu
While donuts are still in testing with no firm timeline for a public launch, Crumbl continues to offer its existing menu. Customers can purchase dessert selections from its weekly rotating lineup, which includes six “Classic Flavors,” four rotating weekly options and a weekly Cookie Thins offering available on “Thin Thursdays.”
According to a company press release, the “Classic Flavors” lineup includes Milk Chocolate Chip or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunk Cookie, Pink Sugar Cookie, Chocolate Crumb Cookie with Oreo, Brownie Batter Cookie, Snickerdoodle Cookie and Celebration Cake Cookie, which are described as “iconic” options customers can “always count on.”
What This Means for Crumbl Fans
For now, the key takeaway is straightforward: Crumbl is exploring donuts, but nothing is imminent. The company has been clear that any potential rollout depends on “extensive testing, customer feedback, and operational considerations” — language that suggests the process could take significant time.
Crumbl’s repeated emphasis on maintaining “the experience and quality standards our customers expect” signals that the company is approaching the idea cautiously. A donut launch, if it happens at all, would need to clear multiple hurdles before reaching stores.
In the meantime, customers looking for their Crumbl fix can continue to explore the brand’s weekly rotating cookie menu and its lineup of permanent classics. Whether donuts eventually join those offerings remains to be seen.
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