Donut Boxes

From $1.25 / unit

500 units minimum · 7 days from approved proof

Donut boxes are wide, low printed bakery boxes laid out for a set count of donuts (a single, half dozen or dozen) so glazes and toppings stay off the lid. Packaging Dock builds them as tuck cartons with grease-resistant coating, offers food-contact board on request and ships them flat across the USA.

Laid out for 1, 6 or 12 donuts
Low lid clear of glaze and toppings
Grease-resistant coating
Window option to show the donuts
500 units minimum · 7-day standard production

SKU PD-DONUTBOXES

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Donut boxes in lavender and kraft brown, gable-style with a carrying handle, one box open revealing glazed donuts inside.

Product Details

Overview & Specifications

What Are Donut Boxes?

Donut boxes are flat bakery boxes sized to a layout of donuts side by side, rather than stacked. The low profile keeps glazes and toppings from touching each other or the lid, and the wide top gives a large print panel.

Donut Boxes sit in the Tuck Boxes range and under Bakery Packaging.

What it has to do

What Donuts Need from Their Box

Donuts need a layout for the count, a lid that clears toppings, a coating that handles glaze and oil, a view of the assortment and board suited to direct contact. Each need below is matched to the option that meets it.

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A Layout for the Count
Donuts sit side by side in rows: one, a half dozen or a dozen. The box footprint comes from the donut diameter and the row layout; spacing between donuts depends on that layout.
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A Lid That Clears Toppings
Sprinkles, icing and filled donuts are taller in the center. Height is set from the tallest topped donut.
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A Coating for Glaze and Oil
Fried dough and glaze leave oil and sugar on board. A grease-resistant coating is available and chosen with the board.
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A View of the Assortment
A die-cut window with a clear PET patch shows the mix. See Window Packaging Boxes.
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Food-Contact
Food-Contact Board for Bare Donuts
Donuts usually go in without wrapping. Food-contact board is supplied on request when the quote states direct contact. Confirm all food-contact surfaces, including coatings, inserts and any film, for the food type, contact time and temperature.

Half Dozen vs Dozen Donut Boxes

Choose the box by the count you sell most; a dozen box is wider, not taller. The table compares the two common layouts.

Attribute	Half Dozen Box	Dozen Box
Layout	2 rows of 3	3 rows of 4 or 2 rows of 6
Footprint	Smaller	About twice the area
Base	Confirmed on the dieline	Confirmed on the dieline and a packed sample
Typical use	Small orders, gifts	Office and party orders

Donut Boxes Specifications

Donut Boxes are specified around the baked goods, the board and coating. Review the specifications below to plan the box.

Specification	Available Configuration
Product Type	Low-profile bakery box for donuts
Category	Tuck Boxes
Structure	Tuck carton; construction selected around loading access, packed weight and dimensions and confirmed on the dieline (Auto Lock is one option)
Dimensions	Customized around donut diameter, count layout and topping height
Board	Paperboard 14–18 pt, 20–24 pt or 26–28 pt; E/F-flute or B-flute corrugated
Food Contact	Food-contact board available on request; all food-contact surfaces (board, coating, inserts, film) confirmed for the food type, contact time and temperature
Coating	Aqueous or grease-resistant coating
Window / Cutout	Optional, with clear PET patch
Layout	Single, half dozen or dozen; other counts by layout
Print Coverage	Exterior only, exterior + interior, or full inside and outside; interior print on food-contact surfaces confirmed for the food and conditions
Print / Finishes	CMYK and Pantone spot color; matte or gloss lamination, foil stamping, emboss/deboss and Spot UV, according to the board
Starting Price	From $1.25 / unit; final price depends on size, board, print, finishes and quantity
Minimum Order	500 units
Standard Production	7 days from approved proof
Rush Production	Available on request
Shipping	Ships flat, USA and worldwide

What Size Donut Box Do I Need?

Measure your largest donut's diameter and the tallest topping, then set the row layout for the count. Final allowances are set on the approved dieline.

Measurement	What to Record
Donut	Largest diameter
Height	Tallest topped or filled donut
Count	1, 6, 12 or another count
Layout	Rows and columns

Fill a Box With Topped Donuts

Fill the box with your tallest topped donuts, close it and carry it flat. Check lid clearance, the base and any grease marking.

What to Check Before Bulk Production

Review a sample filled with topped donuts and the final artwork. Record the approved layout, height and coating on the signed-off sample.

If the sample shows	Review before approval
Toppings touch the lid	Increase height
Donuts slide in the box	Tighten the layout
Grease marks the board	Confirm grease-resistant coating on a sample

Seven days covers standard production from approved proof once the specification is confirmed; delivery timing is confirmed separately.

Customization

Customize Your Donut Boxes

Donut boxes are customized around four choices: count and layout, height, coating and window. Start with the count, because it sets the footprint.

Count and Layout

Choose the counts you sell and the row layout for each.

Height

Set height from the tallest topped donut.

Coating

Add grease-resistant coating for glazed and fried donuts.

Window

Add a clear PET window to show the assortment.

Ordering

How to Order Donut Boxes

Ordering donut boxes takes five steps: share the baked goods and requirements, confirm the size and dieline, approve the artwork proof, move into production, and ship flat. Orders start at 500 units, with standard production in 7 days from approved proof after the final specification is confirmed.

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Request a Quote
Share the donut diameter, tallest topping, counts per box, window choice, quantity and print preferences. Packaging Dock typically responds to quote requests within 24 hours.
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Confirm the Size and Dieline
Footprint, height and board are set around the layout. Packaging Dock then provides a custom dieline showing the donut layout, lid panel and any window.
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Approve the Artwork and Proof
Artwork is prepared on the dieline with free design support available. The proof is reviewed for the lid panel, window and finishes before approval.
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Production
Production begins after the artwork proof and final specification are approved. Standard production is 7 days from approved proof, with rush production available on request.
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Shipping
Finished boxes ship flat across the USA and worldwide. Transit method, delivery time and shipping cost depend on the destination, order volume and shipment requirements.

Sample note: A pre-production sample can be filled with your donuts before the full production run.

Uses

Who Uses Donut Boxes?

Donut boxes are used by donut shops, bakeries, cafes and caterers that sell donuts by the half dozen, dozen or single for takeaway and orders.

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Donut Shops
Half dozen and dozen boxes. Plan for two layouts.
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Cafes and Coffee Shops
Single donuts to go. Plan for a small box.
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Office and Event Orders
Dozen boxes for groups. Plan for a wide lid panel.
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Seasonal Specials
Holiday assortments. More under Holiday & Seasonal Packaging.

Structures

Explore Related Bakery Boxes

Bakery boxes come in several formats: Cake Boxes, Pastry Boxes, Bakery Boxes with Window and Kraft Bakery Boxes. All bakery formats sit under Bakery Packaging.

FAQ

Donut Box FAQs

What are donut boxes?

They are low, wide printed bakery boxes laid out for a set count of donuts, with a lid that clears toppings.

How many donuts fit in a donut box?

Common layouts are one, a half dozen (2 rows of 3) or a dozen (3 rows of 4 or 2 rows of 6). Other counts are set by the layout.

Can donut boxes hold unwrapped donuts?

Yes. Food-contact board is supplied on request for donuts packed without wrapping; note it when quoting.

Do donut boxes need a grease-resistant coating?

Glazed and fried donuts can mark board, so a grease-resistant coating is available and confirmed on a sample.

Can a donut box have a window?

Yes, with a clear PET patch. See Window Packaging Boxes.

How tall should a donut box be?

Set from the tallest topped or filled donut, so toppings clear the lid.

Will a dozen box hold its shape?

A dozen box is wider; base suitability depends on weight, board and dimensions and is confirmed on a packed sample.

Can I get a sample before ordering?

Yes. Complimentary sample kits ship within two business days; the customer covers shipping. A pre-production sample can also be filled with your donuts.

What is the minimum order and lead time?

Orders start at 500 units from $1.25 per unit. Standard production is 7 days from approved proof once the final specification is confirmed, with rush production available on request.