Trick or Treat? Dunkin’ Created a Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut for Halloween

Spicy and donut are two words that, historically, do not go together. But itâs 2020, and time to open your mind to new possibilities. Especially because Dunkin has created a Spicy Ghost Pepper donut, just in time for Halloween. Forget the old rules and try something truly crazy.
2020 is a terrible year, that breaks no ground. But itâs not ALL terrible. Along with a crazy amount of beloved entertainers passing away and that whole pandemicky thing people keep talking about, there have been a few positive developments this calendar year. Itâs been a kinda fun food year, especially when it comes to overly sweet treats like a Reeseâs Breakfast Snack Cake and Cinnamon Toast Crunchâs Cinnadust.
And now fast food spiciness is no longer relegated to chicken. Dunkinâ is now serving a Spicy Ghost Pepper donut. The special donut was created for Halloween but will be available until December. Itâs a normal donut with a spicy strawberry icing containing a blend of cayenne and ghost pepper. Itâs topped with some red sanding sugar, giving it a perfect pairing of spicy and sweet.
đĽ A donut⌠but make it SPICY!đĽ Introducing the Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut ft. strawberry flavored icing with cayenne & ghost pepper for a sweet heat treat at Dunkinâ. đť đśď¸ Grab one & show your spicy side. đĽđŠ pic.twitter.com/dYgBp7eCMj
â Dunkin’ (@dunkindonuts) October 14, 2020
While it sounds pretty cool, itâs also part of Dunkinâs larger Halloween effort.
âWhile our classic bakery offering has plenty of crave-worthy treats, weâre excited to show our spicy side with a donut that packs a touch of heat with something sweet,â a Dunkinâ rep said in a press release.
Hereâs the thing: it sounds interesting. But, early reports indicate itâs actually…good. Like, quite good.
In case you are wondering, @dunkindonuts ghost pepper donut is, in fact, quite good pic.twitter.com/BK5IkDBtsJ
â Javier đ Candyman 5X đŞ (@TeflonGeek) October 14, 2020
Had a sample of the ghost pepper donut from dunking today and it was soooooo good
â Ry dolla $ign (@RWalkusky) October 12, 2020
I think my new favorite donut is @dunkindonuts new Halloween ghost pepper donut. If youâre scared to try it donât be. Itâs really good I promise and surprisingly not that spicy. Just enough to be great.
â Rebekah (@_Quackers_) October 14, 2020