5 MLB donuts you have to try on National Donut Day

Friday marks National Donut Day, which means people all over the country will flock to their nearest donut shop for a free donut or two. But fans who are headed to the ballpark don't have to worry about hitting up the nearest Dunkin' Donuts or Krispy Kreme on the way to the ballgame, because plenty of ballparks now offer donuts as one of the many concessions options.

Of course given that this is sports and competition is the name of the game, some of the offerings around Major League Baseball take the simple donut and elevate it to culinary heights (or lows, depending on perspective). That makes for many interesting takes on the traditional donut, so with that in mind, here is a look at the top five donuts to try in the MLB.

The Minnesota Twins' Mini Donuts make the list in part because they tweeted out this mesmerizing gif of the donut-making process. These treats are also available by the bucket, and it's hard to be able to rationalize eating donuts by the bucket anywhere other than a ballpark.

Like the Twins, the St. Louis Cardinals earn points for a phenomenal plating choice by serving mini donuts in souvenir baseball caps. The flavor options here are mouthwatering with choices ranging from chocolate, maple or vanilla glaze donuts. Toppings include chopped nuts, sprinkles or cinnamon sugar. The donuts come either by the dozen (14 donuts) or in the aforementioned helmet (50 donuts).

Can't decide between doughnuts or custard for dessert? Milwaukee Brewers fans don't have to. The Holey Moley stand at Miller Park offers up doughnut and frozen custard sandwiches. Just imagine the cool custard seeping into the cakey folds of a doughnut. The stand also sells regular doughnuts and fritters, but why settle for regularity when there are frozen custard doughnut sandwiches available?

For fans interested in a more savory doughnut option, head to a San Francisco Giants game for the unique Porcini Doughnuts with Raclette Dipping Sauce. For those wondering, Raclette is a type of cheese known for its melty goodness, and that mushroom-cheese pairing probably makes this ballpark treat worth its $10 price tag.

The Texas Rangers always have some interesting concession options, and this year is no different. One of the most fun choices at the game is a chicken-and-donut skewer drizzled in buffalo honey sauce. The idea of a snack on a stick is genius for a ballgame because it's easier to eat and fans can leave a hand free to field any stray foul balls. To then combine that eating ease with fried chicken and donuts? This sounds like a snack made in cholesterol heaven.