Krispy Kreme Taz Chocolate Tornado Dozen 2026: Dates & $5 Deal
Quick Answer: Krispy Kreme’s Taz Chocolate Original Glazed Dozen is scheduled for October 20–22, 2026, at participating U.S. shops. The three-day Looney Tunes promotion brings back Chocolate Original Glazed doughnuts and introduces the Taz Chocolate Tornado Doughnut, topped with green icing and crunchy decorations. A reported $5 add-on dozen offer requires purchasing another regularly priced dozen and entering code BOGO5 through Krispy Kreme’s app or website. The $5 amount is not the stand-alone price.
Last checked: October 19, 2026. The offer is scheduled to begin October 20 at participating U.S. shops.
Krispy Kreme Taz Dozen 2026: Dates and Deal at a Glance
| Detail | What is known |
|---|---|
| Offer name | Taz Chocolate Original Glazed Dozen |
| Start date | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
| Last advertised day | Thursday, October 22, 2026 |
| New doughnut | Taz Chocolate Tornado Doughnut |
| Returning doughnut | Chocolate Original Glazed Doughnut |
| Promotional price | $5 for a Taz dozen when purchased with a regularly priced dozen using BOGO5 online |
| Where | Participating U.S. Krispy Kreme shops; app or website for the code |
| Regular stand-alone price | Not confirmed |
| Calories | Not yet verified for the new Tornado doughnut or the promotional dozen |
Prices, eligibility and inventory can vary by location and ordering channel. Check the final checkout total and offer terms for your selected shop before paying.
What Is in the New Taz Chocolate Original Glazed Dozen?
The upcoming special dozen combines two chocolate-focused ideas: the return of Krispy Kreme’s Chocolate Original Glazed doughnuts and a new decorated variety called the Taz Chocolate Tornado Doughnut. The returning doughnut is based on the chain’s Original Glazed ring, finished with a chocolate glaze rather than its familiar clear glaze.
The new Tornado variety builds on that chocolate coating with a bright green icing swirl, crushed chocolate cookies, Halloween-colored sprinkles and small multicolored candy decorations. Those toppings are what distinguish it from the simpler returning Chocolate Original Glazed doughnut.
The exact number of each doughnut variety in the special dozen has not been confirmed in an official online menu listing. The assortment may contain both the returning Chocolate Original Glazed doughnuts and the new Tornado variety. The ordering listing should show the contents when the promotion goes live.
How the $5 Taz Dozen Offer Works
The advertised deal is an add-on purchase, not a $5 dozen available without conditions. According to the October 19 report, customers can get the special Taz dozen for $5 when they also buy another dozen at its regular price and apply the code BOGO5 in Krispy Kreme’s app or website.
| Purchase | Reported pricing | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying regular-price dozen | Local menu price | Required for the add-on offer |
| Taz Chocolate Original Glazed Dozen | $5 with qualifying purchase and code | Use BOGO5 in the app or on the website |
| Taz dozen by itself | Not confirmed | Do not assume the promotional $5 price applies |
For example, the cost of the promotion is the price of the qualifying regular dozen plus $5, before any applicable tax or fees. That means a checkout showing a higher total than $5 is expected. The exact eligible first dozen, limits per transaction and whether delivery orders qualify have not yet been verified from the final offer terms.
How to check and redeem the promotion
- On October 20, 21 or 22, select a participating U.S. shop in the Krispy Kreme app or ordering website.
- Look for the Taz Chocolate Original Glazed Dozen and review its assortment and stock status.
- Add the qualifying regularly priced dozen and the promotional dozen to the cart.
- Enter BOGO5 where promo codes are accepted.
- Check that the Taz dozen is discounted to $5 before completing the order.
If the code does not apply, review the shop, date, basket contents and offer terms. Do not place an order expecting the discount to be added later. A code advertised for digital ordering should not be assumed to work at the in-store register without confirmation.
Where and When Will the Taz Dozen Be Available?
The reported window is October 20 through October 22, 2026, a short three-day run at Krispy Kreme shops. The new doughnut is part of the chain’s U.S. Looney Tunes Halloween promotions, but the availability of a limited-time box can depend on the selected shop’s inventory.
The date range does not guarantee that every shop will have the special dozen all day or that it will remain in stock until closing on October 22. Customers looking for a specific flavor should select their shop before traveling and check the live ordering listing. The chain’s broader Looney Tunes Halloween assortment is a separate promotion with its own availability.
Is the Taz Chocolate Tornado the Same as the Existing Taz Doughnut?
No. Krispy Kreme already has a Taz Doughnut in its October Looney Tunes Halloween collection. That earlier item is a filled shell doughnut with OREO cookies & Kreme, chocolate icing, OREO pieces, green icing and a Taz-themed sugar decoration.
The newly reported Taz Chocolate Tornado Doughnut is a different product: its defining elements are chocolate glaze, a green icing swirl, crushed chocolate cookies and colorful sprinkles. When checking the menu, look for the word Tornado or the name of the special dozen to avoid confusing the two.
Calories, Ingredients and Allergens
A verified calorie figure for the new Taz Chocolate Tornado Doughnut was not available at this check. The returning Chocolate Original Glazed doughnut and the new decorated variety should not be assigned the same calorie total without official nutrition information. Likewise, a dozen’s calories depend on its exact assortment.
The reported description identifies chocolate glaze, icing, cookie pieces and sprinkles, but it is not a complete ingredient or allergen statement. Anyone checking for milk, wheat, egg, soy or other allergens should consult the specific product’s official nutrition and allergen details when the new item is listed, rather than relying on its appearance or the ingredients of another Taz-themed doughnut.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Krispy Kreme Taz Chocolate Original Glazed Dozen come out?
Its reported U.S. shop run is October 20–22, 2026. Availability is limited, so check the selected shop on the day you want to order.
Is the Taz dozen really $5?
The reported $5 price applies when you purchase another dozen at regular price and use code BOGO5 through the app or website. It is not a confirmed stand-alone dozen price.
What is the new Taz Chocolate Tornado Doughnut?
It is a chocolate-glazed doughnut decorated with a green icing swirl, crushed chocolate cookies and colorful sprinkles. It differs from the filled Taz Doughnut already in the Halloween lineup.
Can I buy the special dozen after October 22?
October 22 is the last advertised day for this particular three-day offer. A later extension has not been confirmed.
How many calories are in the Taz Chocolate Tornado Doughnut?
An authoritative calorie count has not yet been verified. Check Krispy Kreme’s live nutrition listing for the exact item when available.
Bottom Line
The key dates are October 20–22. The draw is the returning Chocolate Original Glazed doughnut alongside the new green-swirled Taz Chocolate Tornado, with a reported $5 add-on dozen deal using BOGO5. Confirm the qualifying purchase, exact box contents and local availability in checkout before ordering. For other restaurant listings, see the Food Menu USA menu directory.
