Like snow, doughnuts are best when they're fresh, fluffy, and haven't had children rolling around on them. Take a footprint-free bite with today's Groupon: for $5, you get a half dozen gourmet doughnuts at Topped Doughnuts, in Ankeny (a $10.11 value).

Topped Doughnuts rolls up a daily assortment of unique, sweet, circular morsels to satiate cravings that haven’t even been invented yet. Decadent creations such as the maple-bacon bar, samoa, and red velvet introduce palates to mouthwatering new acquaintances, and inspired offerings such as root-beer float and cookies ‘n’ cream put a new spin on classic confections. Health-conscious sweet teeth can suppress lingering guilt as they soak up the antioxidants of six assorted palm-oil-bathed dessert loops, while the snickers, heath, and butterfinger options are the perfect solution for those who struggle to get their daily recommended servings of candy bars. Topped Doughnuts recommends placing your order at least 24 hours in advance to ensure availability.