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Custom Printed Donut Bags for Glazed, Filled and Sugared Donuts

From $0.30 per unit Price confirmed in your quote

Donut bags carry one to a half dozen donuts out of the shop without glaze soaking through. We print them in kraft or white paper, with grease-resistant lining, windows or handles as your counter needs.

  • Grease-resistant lining
  • Kraft or white paper
  • Window and handle styles
  • Free proof, free shipping

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Quick answer

What are donut bags?

Custom donut bags in kraft or white paper with grease-resistant lining, windows and handles. Printed with your logo, free proof and free shipping.

Key facts

  • Grease-resistant lining
  • Kraft or white paper
  • Window and handle styles
  • Free proof, free shipping
  • From $0.30 per unit, price confirmed in a quote
  • Free digital proof before printing
  • Printed in 4–6 business days after approval
  • Free shipping to the US, UK, Canada and Australia

Donut Bags specifications

Lining
Grease-resistant lined paper
Styles
Flat bag, satchel bag, bag with handles
Window
Clear window panel on the front
Printing
Full color CMYK, Pantone, white ink on kraft
Print areas
Front, back and side gussets
Proof
Free digital proof, unlimited revisions
Production
4 to 6 business days after approval
Pricing
Quote based, from $0.30 per unit
Materials
Kraft or white paper, grease-resistant lined paper, clear OPP film, zipper pouches
Size
Made to your measurements
Finishes
Matte or gloss lamination, aqueous coating, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing
Artwork files
AI, PDF, EPS, SVG, PNG or JPG
Design help
Free layout help from our designers
Food contact
Food-contact grade materials available on request
Transit
2–3 business days
Shipping
Free to the US, UK, Canada and Australia
Returns
Misprints or damage reported within 10 days are reprinted or refunded
Price
From $0.30 per unit, confirmed in your quote

Why donuts need their own bag

Donuts are softer, taller and stickier than cookies. Glaze melts onto anything it touches, and fried dough leaves oil marks on plain paper within minutes.

A bag built for cookies is often too flat for a raised donut and too thin to stop grease. The result is a see-through stain right across your logo.

Donut bags fix both problems. They have more depth for height and a grease-resistant lining that keeps oil inside the bag.

We print them for donut shops, coffee bars, food trucks, farmers market stands and bakeries that fry on weekends only.

If you sell muffins, croissants and scones from the same counter, our full range of bakery bags can carry one design across every item.

Bag styles compared

The style you choose depends on how many donuts go in and how far the customer is carrying them. Most shops stock two styles: one for singles and one for larger orders.

Here is how the main options line up. Most shops start with the flat bag and the lined satchel, then add handles once catering orders grow.

StyleHoldsBest use
Flat paper bagOne or two donutsGrab-and-go singles with coffee
Satchel bag with gussetTwo to six donutsHalf dozen orders that stand up
Window bagOne to four donutsShowing a hero flavor or sprinkles
Bag with handlesBoxes or several bagsCarrying a full order to the car
Lined satchelGlazed or filled donutsOrders that sit in a car for a while

Grease-resistant lining and glaze

Grease-resistant lined paper slows oil from reaching the outer face. Your print stays clean longer, and customers do not get oily fingers.

Glazed donuts still stick to whatever they touch. A satchel with a wide base lets them sit side by side instead of stacked.

For filled donuts, keep the bag upright. A bag with a flat gusseted base helps more than any lining when cream is involved. Hand it over flat and tell the customer which way is up.

Ask us for food-contact grade paper if donuts drop straight in. If they sit on a deli sheet first, mention that too, since it changes what the bag needs to do.

Sizing for singles and half dozens

Measure your largest donut, not your average one. Filled and topped donuts are often taller than a plain ring.

Our bakery bag sizes guide explains how width, gusset and height work together. Then use these steps for your own range.

Leave enough height above the donut to fold the top over twice. A bag that only folds once pops open in a cup holder.

  1. Pick the largest donut on your menu, including toppings.
  2. Measure its width and its height at the tallest point.
  3. Decide how many go in each bag size you plan to stock.
  4. Lay that count side by side and measure the total width.
  5. Send the sizes and counts, and we suggest bag dimensions.

Window bags for colorful flavors

Sprinkles, bright glazes and stuffed tops sell themselves when people can see them. A window panel on the front shows the donut without opening the bag.

Keep the window below the fold line so it stays clear when the top is closed. A window that crosses the fold cracks after a few openings.

Windows suit dry toppings best. Very wet glaze can fog or smear the clear panel within an hour.

If you are weighing clear film against paper for smaller treats, our cellophane versus paper bag comparison covers the tradeoffs.

Printing on kraft and white paper

Kraft paper looks warm and handmade, and white ink makes a logo stand out on it. White paper shows full color CMYK and Pantone shades more brightly.

Donut shops often pick bold, simple artwork. A large logo reads from across the counter and through a car window at a drive-through.

Your bag also shows up in photos posted from parked cars and office desks. A clean logo near the top of the front panel stays visible even when the bag is folded down and half crumpled.

Use the side gussets for your phone number, social handle or a short line about opening hours. Those panels face out when bags stand in a row.

Leave plain space where grease is most likely to show, usually the lower third of the front. Bold shapes hide small marks better than fine lines.

The same kraft and white stocks are used for our printed paper bakery bags, so donut bags and pastry bags can share one print run of artwork.

Running a busy morning counter

The bag has to keep up with the line at 7 a.m., when half your orders are coffee plus one donut. Small choices at the counter save seconds on every order, and those seconds add up across a long line.

These setups work well in the shops we print for:

  • Stack flat bags open-side up next to the display case
  • Keep singles and half dozen sizes in separate bins
  • Fold the top twice and seal with a printed sticker
  • Place a paper sheet under glazed donuts before bagging
  • Bag filled donuts upright and hand them over flat

Pairing bags with boxes and carriers

Dozen orders usually go in a box, with bags used for singles and extras. Matching print on both makes the order look like one brand.

For larger orders carried to the car, our printed bakery bags with handles hold a box and a coffee carrier together.

Keep the bag and box logo in the same spot and size. Customers spot a mismatch when the two sit side by side on a car seat.

Donut bag mistakes

We see these on many first donut bag orders. Each one is easy to fix before printing.

The first two cause most of the complaints. A thin, unlined bag under a warm glazed donut can show oil through the print in minutes.

  • Ordering unlined paper for glazed or fried donuts
  • Sizing the bag for a plain ring instead of a filled donut
  • Putting the window across the fold line
  • Printing fine text where grease is most likely to show
  • Using one bag size for both singles and half dozens

Proof, delivery and returns

You see a free digital proof of the front, back and gussets before anything is printed. Revisions are unlimited.

Your donut bags print in 4 to 6 business days after sign-off and arrive 2 to 3 business days later. We send them free to shops in the US, UK, Canada and Australia.

Bags arrive flat in cartons. Store them dry and off the floor near the fryer, where steam and oil mist can soften paper over a few weeks.

Grease marks from your own donuts are not a print fault, but smudged ink or crushed bundles are. Send photos within 10 days and our reprint or refund policy applies.

Quote your donut bags

Donut bag pricing starts from $0.30 per unit. Paper, lining, size, quantity and print coverage decide the exact figure.

List your tallest donut size and how many go in each bag, then attach your logo on our donut bag quote request. Or call or WhatsApp (503) 461-4788, or email info@thecookiebags.com.

If you run more than one location, quote all bag sizes at once. One approved design across every store keeps reorders quick.

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Donut Bags: questions

Are your donut bags grease resistant?

Yes. We offer grease-resistant lined paper that slows oil from reaching the printed outer face.

Which bag style suits a half dozen?

A satchel bag with a gusseted base holds two to six donuts side by side.

Can I get donut bags with a window?

Yes. We add a clear front panel below the fold so sprinkles and glaze show through.

Do you print on kraft paper?

Yes. Kraft paper with white ink is a popular choice for donut shops.

Can you print the side gussets?

Yes. Gussets work well for your phone number, social handle or opening hours.

How should I size bags for filled donuts?

Measure your tallest filled donut and size the bag for that. Filled donuts are taller than plain rings.

Will glazed donuts stick to the bag?

Glaze sticks to most surfaces. A wide-based satchel or a paper sheet under each donut helps.

Do you make donut bags with handles?

Yes. Bags with handles suit larger orders carried to the car.

Can donuts go straight into the bag?

They can if you order food-contact grade paper. Let us know whether a deli sheet goes in first.

How long do donut bags take?

Allow 4 to 6 business days on press after you approve the proof. Bags then take 2 to 3 business days to reach your shop.

Do I pay freight on a donut bag order?

No. Donut bag cartons go free to any shop address in the US, UK, Canada or Australia.

How much do custom donut bags cost?

Pricing starts from $0.30 per unit. Paper, lining, size and quantity set the final price.

Still wondering? Message a baker-packaging specialist. A real person replies within one business day.

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