Pumpkin at Dunkin is Back - New Fall Menu

I love fall and all things pumpkin, so I'm all about the limited time seasonal items this time of year, which is why I was super stoked to have been inviteDD to a Dunkin' Donuts Fall sampling event where I got to sample their full fall lineup of pumpkin beverages and baked goods.

Leading the autumn menu are the new Pumpkin Cheesecake Squares filled with smooth and creamy pumpkin cheesecake and topped with orange icing, crumbled graham crackers and white icing drizzle & REESE's Peanut Butter Squares, filled with rich and creamy Reese's peanut butter buttercreme, topped with chocolate icing and an orange icing drizzle. As you can imagine, they were rich and decadent.

Being a bit traditional, I really enjoyed the returning glazed pumpkin cake donut though and the Pumpkin Muffin with white icing and sweet streusel crumbs, which was surprisingly moist, light and deliciously spiced.

PSL say hello to PSM! Dunkin’ Donuts has also added a Macchiato to the menu, with its new Pumpkin Macchiato. Served hot or iced, Dunkin’ Donuts’ Pumpkin Macchiato is a handcrafted, layered espresso beverage made with steamed milk and pumpkin flavored swirl, then topped with a double shot of Dunkin’ Donuts’ rich, freshly-brewed espresso. It was a bit strong for this tea drinker, but I really admired it's layered beauty (see pic below) and its bold taste with just a hint of pumpkin.

While I usually prefer hot beverages, but I really liked their refreshing iced pumpkin coffee though. We also tried the Pumpkin Pie Coolatta featuring real pumpkin puree and spice flavors with crumbled graham cracker pieces mixed in. Like their other Coolatta flavors, it was a sweet frozen treat.

Free Coffee on National Coffee Day

You can score some FREE coffee too! Today, September 29, is National Coffee Day, and Dunkin’ Donuts will welcome the holiday by brewing a special offer. Guests can walk into any participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant across the country and receive a free medium cup of Dunkin’ Donuts hot or iced Rainforest Alliance Certified™ Dark Roast Coffee, with a limit of one per guest.

More deals can be redeemed throughout the next several weeks too if you're a DD Perks member, plus you get a free, any-size beverage upon enrollment and on your birthday. To enroll in DD Perks for free, download the Dunkin’ Mobile App or visit www.DDPerks.com.

Donut Hole Acorns

Using a glazed munchkin, we made donut hole acorn desserts, which are perfect for fall celebrations. The kiddos can help make them too. Simply pierce a slim mini pretzel stick through a pumpkin munchkin, then add chocolate icing or Nutella around the top and cover with chocolate sprinkles. I was quite proud of the result!