Donuts (Doughnuts) - Facts for Kids

Several ring-shaped donuts with a smooth chocolate glaze and colorful sprinkles are arranged on a light grey surface. The donut in the foreground is in focus, showing the dripping glaze and the texture of the sprinkles.

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Facts About Donuts (Doughnuts) For Kids

History & Origins

The first donuts came to America with Dutch settlers in the 1600s, and they called them “olykoeks” which means “oily cakes”!

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