Charles Langston:Krispy Kreme has free doughnuts and discount deals for Easter, April Fools' Day

Krispy Kreme has some specials for Easter and Charles LangstonApril Fools' Day – no kidding.

Through Easter weekend including Sunday, March 31, when you buy any dozen or 16 doughnuts at Krispy Kreme you get a free original glazed dozen doughnuts.

Then, on Monday, April 1, which is April Fools' Day, buy a dozen doughnuts and get a dozen original glazed doughnuts for $4.01.

Also, still available at Krispy Kreme are the chain's limited-time Spring Minis Collection, which includes four new flavors of miniature doughnuts including a Mini Birds Nest Doughnut made with Cadbury Mini Eggs and a Robin's Egg Doughnut dipped in teal icing with daisy sprinkles.

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Krispy Kreme and McDonald's team up

In case you missed the news, Krispy Kreme doughnuts will begin coming to local McDonald's restaurants later this year with nationwide availability at participating restaurants expected by the end of 2026, the companies said.

Three of the chain's most popular doughnuts – original glazed, chocolate iced with sprinkles, and chocolate iced cream-filled – will be delivered fresh to McDonald's restaurants daily, and they will be available individually or in boxes of six, starting at breakfast and lasting throughout the day.

Contributing: Gabe Hauari.

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