Donut Jokes and Puns

Donut Jokes and Puns

Who doesn't love a good donut pun or joke? Whether you're looking to put a smile on your friend's face or just want to have some fun with your family, donut puns and jokes are always a great way to get everyone laughing. Here are some of our favorite donut puns, jokes, birthday donut jokes, and donut riddles that will have kids and teens rolling in laughter. 

100+ Funny Donut Puns, Jokes & Birthday Laughs for All Ages

Who needs a boring punchline when you can have a delicious one instead? These donut jokes are guaranteed to make your taste buds tingle and your funny bone tickle. So go ahead and indulge in some laughter with these sugary-sweet jokes that will leave you craving more.

These donut jokes have been a hit with my kids, especially when I tuck a little pun into their lunchbox or birthday card. Honestly, nothing gets an eye-roll and a giggle like a donut pun!

child smiling with donuts over his eyes as a joke

Funny Donut Jokes

  1. Why did the donut get a job at the bank? Because he was good at making dough!
  2. What's a donut's favorite TV show? The Great British Bake Off!
  3. Why was the donut shop robbed? Because the thieves wanted to get their hands on the dough.
  4. What did the donut say to the bagel? "You're just a wannabe donut!"
  5. What do you call a donut that's been robbed? A jelly-filled thief.
  6. Why did the donut go to the dentist? To get a filling!
  7. What do you get when you cross a donut and a croissant? A cronut, of course!
  8. Why did the donut refuse to go on a date with the croissant? Because he thought she was too flaky.
  9. What do you call a donut that's been in the sun too long? A glazed and confused!
  10. Why did the funfetti donut go to the doctor? Because it was feeling a little blue without its sprinkles!
  11. Why did the donut go to the doctor? Because he was feeling a little glazed over.
  12. What do you get when you cross a donut and a muffin? A duffin!
  13. Why did the donut join the circus? To become a dough-nut!
  14. What do you call a donut that's lost its filling? A sad jelly.
  15. Why did the donut refuse to take a drug test? Because he was afraid he'd test positive for powdered sugar.
  16. What did the donut say to the coffee? "I'm dough-lighted to meet you!"
  17. What did the senior say when he walked into the donut shop? "I'm not here for the donuts, I'm just here for the hole-y experience!"
  18. What did the donuts say when they saw the police officer? Oh no! Glaze not! 
  19. Why did the baker take a break from making donuts? He was feeling a little doughy. 
  20. What did the yeast say to the dough in the oven? Let me outta here before I rise too high! 
  21. Why did the Easter bunny bring donuts instead of eggs this year? Because he heard they were egg-ceptionally delicious!
  22. How do you know that donuts are scared of burglars? They glaze over when they see one. 
  23. What kind of music do donuts like to listen to? Punk rock! 
Box of Donuts

Back-to-School Donut Jokes for Kids

1. Why did the donut bring a backpack to school?
Because it was ready to glaze through the grades!

2. What did the sprinkle donut say on the first day of school?
"I'm sprinkled with excitement!"

3. Why did the teacher love the jelly donut?
Because it always had the sweetest answers!

4. What did the donut say during math class?
"I'm great at rounding!"

5. Why did the donut sit in the front row?
It didn’t want to be a glazed-over student!

6. How do donuts do on pop quizzes?
They always rise to the occasion!

7. Why was the donut always picked for class helper?
Because it was so well-rounded!

8. What did the chocolate donut say after gym class?
"I’m all dunked out!"

9. Why did the donut start a study group?
Because it didn’t want to crumble under pressure!

10. What kind of homework do donuts love?
Anything with a "hole" lot of fun!

11. Why did the donut join the band?
Because it had sweet rolls!

12. What did the teacher say to the donut who didn’t study?
"You’re glazing by, time to sprinkle in some effort!"

Fall Donut Jokes for Kids (and the Young at Heart!)

1. Why did the donut wear a scarf in the fall?
Because it didn’t want to get frosted!

2. What’s a donut’s favorite fall activity?
Going on a sweet roll through the leaves!

3. Why do donuts love pumpkin patches?
Because they’re full of gourd vibes only!

4. Why did the apple cider donut break up with the pumpkin spice latte?
Because it needed a little space to rise on its own!

5. What’s a donut’s favorite thing to do on a crisp autumn morning?
Glaze at the fall leaves!

6. Why did the donut get lost in the corn maze?
It kept going in circles!

7. What did the maple donut say when it saw the leaves falling?
"Guess it’s time to crumble into fall!"

8. Why did the scarecrow invite the donut to the harvest party?
Because it was the sweetest guest on the farm!

9. What do you call a donut that loves fall fashion?
A trend-glazer!

10. Why did the donut skip school in November?
It couldn’t roll out of bed, it was too cozy!

11. What’s a donut’s favorite fall flavor?
Cinna-yum!

Silly Knock Knock Jokes about Donuts:

Knock knock.
  Who's there?
  Donut.
  Donut who?
  Donut worry, be happy!


Knock knock.
  Who's there?
  Doughnut.
  Doughnut who?
  Doughnut forget to share your donuts with me!


Knock knock.
  Who's there?
  Dunkin.
  Dunkin who?
  Dunkin donut, just dunkin donut!


Knock knock.
  Who's there?
  Homer.
  Homer who?
  Homer Simpson wants to know if you have any donuts.


Knock knock.
  Who's there?
  Glazed.
  Glazed who?
  Glazed and confused, I can't decide which donut to choose!


Knock knock.
  Who's there?
  Cinnamon.
  Cinnamon who?
  Cinnamon sugar donuts are my favorite!


Knock knock.
  Who's there?
  Sprinkle.
  Sprinkle who?
  Sprinkle some love and share your donuts with me!


Knock knock.
  Who's there?
  Jelly.
  Jelly who?
  Jelly-filled donuts are the best!


Knock knock.
  Who's there?
  Sugar.
  Sugar who?
  Sugar, spice, and everything nice - that's what donuts are made of!


Knock knock.
  Who's there?
  Baker.
  Baker who?
  Baker's dozen, please - I want 13 donuts!


Knock knock.
  Who's there?
  Maple.
  Maple who?
  Maple donuts are the sweetest!


Knock knock.
  Who's there?
  Chocolate.
  Chocolate who?
  Chocolate glazed donuts are my weakness!

funny donuts

Donut Puns 

  • Donut let anyone tell you that you can't have another.
  • Donut give up on your dreams.
  • Donut worry, be happy.
  • Donut underestimate the power of a good pastry.
  • Donut be jelly of my donut puns.
  • Mom, I donut know what I would do without you.
  • I love 'hole' foods
  • Donut even think about stealing my donuts.
  • Donut be afraid to sprinkle some humor into your day.
  • Donut forget to share your donuts with friends.
  • Donut rain on my parade.

Cute Donut Puns & Captions

  • Donut be a glazer and eat all the donuts yourself.
  • Donut be a hole and leave without saying goodbye.
  • Donut worry, I have plenty to go around.
  • Donut be a froster and ignore the importance of frosting.
  • Donut give me that look, I know my puns are good.
  • Donut be a cinnamon roll and be too sweet for your own good.
  • Donut be vanilla, add some sprinkles to your personality.
  • Donut be a chocolate chip, stand out in the crowd.
  • Donut be a plain Jane, embrace your uniqueness.
  • Donut be a sugar rush, take your time and savor the moment.
  • Donut be a filling, be the whole package.
  • Donut let anyone glaze over your accomplishments.
  • Donut forget to treat yourself every once in a while.
  • Donut be a day without donuts, it's just not worth it.
  • Donut let anyone dunk on your happiness.
  • Donut let anyone put a hole in your confidence.
  • Donut forget you are awesome
  • Donut be a sourdough, rise to the occasion.
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Donut Dad Jokes

Donut Dad Jokes (Extra Cheesy, Extra Sweet)

1. Why did I bring donuts to the garage?
Because I heard the car needed a spare!

2. I told my kid I ate their last donut...
Now they glaze over every time I enter the room.

3. What do I call it when I eat six donuts in one sitting?
A “dad emergency.”

4. My donut disappeared this morning…
It must've gone into hole-ding. Classic dad mystery.

5. I tried making donuts at home once…
*The smoke alarm said they were *fire!

6. I brought donuts to the PTA meeting.
Now I’m the official “glazed representative.”

7. My wife said I should stop eating donuts.
So I switched to dough-nuts. Totally different.

8. Want to hear a donut joke?
Never mind, it's too crumby.

9. Why did I stare at my coffee for five minutes this morning?
Waiting for my donut to show up, it always makes life sweeter.

10. My dad joke superpower?
I can make donuts disappear faster than a teenager dodging chores.

11. You know you're a dad when...
You bring donuts to the table and say, “Time to rise and shine!”

12. I was going to get in shape this fall…
Then I remembered round is a shape. Pass the donuts!

13. I asked the kids if they wanted a bite of my donut.
Now they’ve taken the whole box. Rookie mistake.

14. I said I was on a diet.
I didn’t say I wasn’t eating hole foods.

15. Every time someone says "donut judge me"...
I hear a dad joke trying to be born.

Birthday Donut Jokes 

  • Why did the boy eat donuts on Sunday? Because they are hole-y!  
  • Where do bakers go on vacation if they love donuts so much? The Great Glazed Reef.  
  • Why didn’t the baker give his daughter any sprinkles on her birthday cake Donuts? He said she was too young for sprinkles! 
  • Why did the donut go to a birthday party? To get frosted!
  • What did the donut say to the birthday cake? "You're really on a roll!"
  • Why did the donut invite his friends to his birthday party? Because he wanted to have a hole lot of fun!
  • Why did the donut bring candles to the birthday party? Because he wanted to glaze over his age.
  • What kind of donuts do they serve at a birthday party? Party rings!
  • Why did the donut give up his birthday wish? Because he didn't want to glaze over his priorities.
  • Why did the birthday girl bring a dozen donuts to the party? Because she wanted to share the love!
  • What did the donut say to the cupcake? "You're sweet, but you're just not my type. I prefer someone with a little more...hole."
  • What do you give a donut for its birthday? A glaze of glory.
  • What do you call a donut that's having a birthday party? A sprinkle of joy!
  • Why did the birthday boy's parents bring a box of donuts to his party? Because they wanted to treat everyone to a sweet time!
  • What do you call a donut that's been around the world twice? A glazed traveler.
  • What kind of donut can you find in space? An astronaut-ut.
  • What's the best way to talk to a donut? Through the hole!
  • Why do donuts make terrible spies? Because they always get caught with their glaze down!
  • What do you call a donut that's a big fan of football? A touch-downut!
  • What do you call a bear that loves doughnuts? A bearclaw
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Donut jokes and puns add a fun to celebrate all things donuts. So the next time you indulge in a donut, don't forget to sprinkle in a few donut jokes and puns to sweeten the experience even more!

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