The iconic doughnut chain, Krispy Kreme, continues its delightful trend of limited-edition seasonal doughnuts, unveiling a patriotic Star Spangled Sweetness collection just in time for July 4th festivities. Hot on the heels of their recent rollout of delectable mini doughnut dots, the ever-innovative company is now inspiring a bit of patriotic sentiment through sugary breakfast treats.

The Star Spangled Sweetness collection consists of four doughnuts designed to satisfy both the eyes and the stomach. The Original Glazed are hand-dipped in sweet white icing to create a canvas for bold red icing stripes and dazzling blue and gold sprinkles. The Cotton Candy Sparkler Doughnut repackages the Original Glazed, giving it a refreshing twist by dipping it in inviting blue icing and fluffy cotton candy sugar, then topping it off with white and red butter-creme dollops.

Krispy Kreme's Firework Cookies & Kreme Filled Doughnut is an unglazed treat filled with Cookies & Kreme. It's hand-dipped in fiery red icing, adorned with a spiraling blue icing swirl and a rocket candy piece that gives an exciting crunch. Finally, the Chocolate Iced with Patriotic Sprinkles Doughnut is another Original Glazed, this time dipped in chocolate icing and dressed with festive patriotic sprinkles.

The company is also encouraging patrons to celebrate in style with a sweet reward. On July 4th, anyone who visits Krispy Kreme stores, even those driving through, will receive a free Original Glazed doughnut if they are sporting red, white, and blue attire. This offer not only makes for a quick and easy dessert option for Independence Day get-togethers but also provides a tasty incentive for people to embrace the national colors.

But be swift as these patriotic treats are like summer - delightful but fleeting. According to Krispy Kreme, the Star Spangled Sweetness collection will vanish like fireworks in the night, leaving the display at the ghostly hour of midnight July 5th. Krispy Kreme reminds donut devotees not to despair as they always have something special waiting in the wings for the next big holiday.