Dunkin' Copycat Recipes
Dunkin' built America's morning routine on glazed donuts, Munchkins, and simple iced coffee. Make their classics at home — fresh donuts and double-strength iced coffee that doesn't water down.
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Dunkin' (formerly Dunkin' Donuts, renamed 2019) was founded in 1950 in Quincy, Massachusetts by William Rosenberg. Today it's one of the largest coffee chains in the US by number of locations. The coffee is known for being simpler and cheaper than Starbucks — medium roast, high-caffeine, brewed in batches and served fast. The classic iced coffee is hot-brewed coffee poured over ice (not cold-brew), which is why it dilutes faster and tastes more coffee-forward. Munchkins (introduced 1972) are the donut holes punched out during ring donut production. The glazed donut uses a yeasted dough — not cake-style — proofed twice and fried, then dipped immediately in hot glaze while still warm. Our Dunkin' copycats cover the glazed donuts, Munchkins, classic iced coffee, butter pecan iced coffee, the bacon egg and cheese sandwich, and the Everything Bagel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Dunkin' iced coffee and cold brew?
Dunkin's classic iced coffee is regular hot-brewed medium roast coffee chilled and poured over ice — that's it. Cold brew steeps ground coffee in cold water for 12+ hours, producing a smoother, less acidic drink that doesn't dilute quickly. To make iced coffee that stays flavorful: brew double-strength (use twice the grounds), let it cool, pour over ice. Add liquid cane sugar (sugar dissolves in hot liquid, not cold) and cream or milk.
What dough does Dunkin' use for glazed donuts?
A yeasted (not cake-style) dough: 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast in 3/4 cup warm milk, add 1/4 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 4 tbsp softened butter, 1 tsp vanilla, 3 cups flour, 1/2 tsp salt. Knead 8 minutes, let rise 1 hour, roll to 1/2 inch, cut, rise again 30–45 minutes, fry at 365°F for 60 seconds per side. Dip immediately while hot into glaze (2 cups powdered sugar, 4 tbsp milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla).
How do I make Dunkin's butter pecan iced coffee?
Brew double-strength medium-roast coffee or use 2 shots of espresso. Add 1–2 tbsp butter pecan syrup (Torani or DaVinci are the closest commercial brands to Dunkin's house syrup), pour over ice, and finish with a splash of cream. The butter pecan syrup is doing all the flavor work — the coffee is just the base. Refrigerate leftover syrup; it keeps for months.
How do I make Munchkins without a donut hole cutter?
Use a small spring-loaded cookie scoop or a 1-inch melon baller to portion rounds of the same yeasted dough. Roll each piece smooth between your palms to form a ball. The right size is about 3/4 inch in diameter — smaller than a golf ball. Fry at 365°F for 45–60 seconds, turning gently so they brown evenly. Shake in powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or dip in glaze immediately while hot.