The taste of winter holidays is here: McDonald's launches the new edition of Winter Burgers and Criss Cut Fries

This year, McDonald's kicks off the cold season with a new special edition of Winter Burgers, bolder and more flavorful than ever, along with a new surprise of the season — Criss Cut Fries, the snack that sets the tone for good times.

Tastes that bring the holidays closer

Between November 13, 2025 and January 15, 2026, McDonald's invites customers to discover new tastes in the winter menu. A combination of recipes designed to transform ordinary meals into warm, seasonal moments. The campaign continues the tradition of this holiday season taking on the flavor of Winter Burgers releases year after year.

The 2025 winter edition brings three burgers with different personalities, but with the same purpose: to offer comfort, flavor and a touch of festive magic.

• Santa's Pork Burger – rich, creamy and intense, it's the perfect combination of a juicy pork patty, a generous layer of nacho cheese sauce, a Cheddar cheese patty, crispy bacon, pickles and fresh onions. Everything is housed in a fluffy, lightly browned Maestro bun. A burger that offers exactly that extra flavor you are looking for in the cold season.
• Santa's Chicken Burger – a winter reinterpretation of a favorite classic. Tender chicken is combined with a potato patty and aged Gouda cheese, crispy bacon and a layer of nacho cheese sauce, topped with fresh onions and pickles. The result: a familiar yet surprisingly comforting taste, like a family reunion after a long time.
• Santa's Veggie Burger – a delicious and hearty option for those who prefer meatless tastes. The potato patty meets a Cheddar cheese patty and nacho cheese sauce, along with fresh white onions and pickled cucumbers in a balanced, flavorful and textural combination. A burger that proves winter magic can be 100% veggie.

Santa's Criss Cut Fries – the surprise of the season

The surprise of this edition, however, comes from an unexpected place: the garnish. Criss Cut Fries are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and cut into a special shape. They are the kind of snack that instantly puts a smile on your face, perfect for sharing or enjoying with your favorite burger. With an original texture and a taste that conquers you from the first, Santa's Criss Cut Fries promise to become the “must-have” of the season and the new symbol of winter at McDonald's.

McDonald's values: continuity and trust

For McDonald's, each seasonal release is not only about new products, but also about continuity, trust and connection with the community. Over the years, the company has shown itself to be a constant partner to its customers, bringing new tastes and pleasant experiences every time, and building a sense of familiarity, with each product launch. And in winter, perhaps more than ever, people are looking for that feeling of “home.” And this is basically the essence of the winter menu at McDonald's: an invitation to spend time together.

#TheChristmasBringers – holiday energy, created together

Christmas is about people, about discrete efforts that come together in great moments of joy. Through #TheChristmasBringers concept, McDonald's celebrates those “unseen heroes” who bring the holiday spirit into the lives of those around them, whether it's a small gesture, a shared meal or a timely smile. The campaign puts the spotlight on those people who, without realizing it, make winter more beautiful.

With the new Winter Burgers and Criss Cut Fries, the brand continues its mission to bring Christmas closer, this time with tastes that warm cold days and create memories. Because sometimes the magic starts right with the first “mhm!” after a bite.

Discover the taste of winter

The new products are available in all McDonald's restaurants in Romania, at McDrive, in the take-away system or through McDelivery, until January 15, 2026, subject to availability.

Because the magic of the holidays doesn't come alone. It is built, step by step, smile by smile and taste by taste. McDonald's continues the tradition of bringing Christmas closer and turning every meal into a little celebration.

Article supported by McDonald's in Romania