Stan’s donuts publicist sent their special edition Olive Oil Le Stan in a press package with enough to share with neighbors. Most enjoyed the flaky croissant texture and the rich orange zabaglione (Italian custard) filling. One family disagreed, thinking they were too fatty and sweet.

These donuts ($4.95 each) are so decadent that I could only eat a quarter. I froze the rest, and when I wanted a treat, I’d bake a quarter in a 450-degree toaster oven for about 3 to 4 minutes. The company had no nutritional information for these special ones. I  asked.

If you’re not familiar (I wasn’t until they ended up on my doorstep!), Stan’s Donuts were featured on Food & Wine’s list of “America’s Best Doughnuts,” The Daily Meal’s list of “America’s 25 Best Donuts,” Eater’s list of “The 20 Essential Doughnut Shops in Chicago,” and The Chicago Tribune’s list of “The Best Doughnuts in Chicago.”

Although the Olive Oil Le Stan is no longer available, the company continually introduces other limited editions bi-weekly. Their “Limited Time Offering” donuts are what their publicist says sets Stan’s apart.

For those who don’t live in Chicago, some of their limited edition donuts are available mail-ordered through Goldbelly.