Donut holes can be plain, or coated in a topping such as glaze, and are a popular dessert in the United States.

The name comes from the idea that the hole in a ring donut could be filled in by an appropriately sized ball.

[3] Many early recipes called for the donut to be formed in the shape of a jumble, a circular cookie with a hole in the center.

[5] The chain had previously unsuccessfully attempted to market them as donut holes before changing their strategy to appeal to younger consumers.

[8] In 1976, Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons introduced donut holes called "Timbits" to their menu.