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When I asked my husband to take me to Dairy Queen on our weekly date night, he looked surprised. Our closest DQs are each a 30-minute drive away, and neither of us could even recall the last time we’d been to one. When, puzzled, he asked, “Why Dairy Queen?” I gave him an answer he’s used to getting as someone married to a food writer. “There’s a viral, secret menu Blizzard there I want to try,” I said.
Into the car we went, taking a drive down Florida’s Highway A1A to Cocoa Beach, a touristy area that’s home to renowned surfer Kelly Slater. Cocoa is a popular vacation spot, and when we pulled into the packed Dairy Queen parking lot, it was clear that people crave Blizzards and Dipped Cones even when they’re away from home.
What Is Dairy Queen’s Cookie Jar Blizzard?
The Blizzard I drove 30 minutes to try isn’t on Dairy Queen’s menu—at least not now. The Cookie Jar Blizzard is a discontinued DQ menu item that lives on as a secret off-menu item and a favorite of Dairy Queen employees. In fact, a viral TikTok posted by a Dairy Queen in Castle Rock, Colorado, shows an employee making it, proclaiming the dessert “Jonathan’s favorite Blizzard.”
But what’s in employee Jonathan’s favorite Dairy Queen dessert? The Cookie Jar Blizzard starts with a vanilla Blizzard, mixed with cookie dough, Oreo pieces, and hot fudge. This sweet treat isn’t on the Dairy Queen menu, and you won’t find it in the DQ app.
How to Order Dairy Queen's Cookie Jar Blizzard
To get your hands on a Cookie Jar Blizzard, you have to order in person and ask for a vanilla Blizzard with cookie dough, Oreos, and hot fudge.
I placed my order right at the counter, and the cashier didn't even bat an eye about it. They simply charged me $7 for a medium Blizzard (which comes with one free add-in) and an extra $1 for the additional add-ins. Nine dollars later, I was headed out of the Cocoa Beach Dairy Queen with a Cookie Jar Blizzard and two spoons, ready for a date night walk on the beach while we shared our newly acquired sweet treat.
Is the Cookie Jar Blizzard Worth Getting?
Terri Peters
In another TikTok about this made-to-order Blizzard, a creator calls the dessert one of her favorite “employee suggestions” from Dairy Queen. After trying the Cookie Jar Blizzard, I can see why it’s a favorite. The Oreo pieces blended perfectly throughout the creamy vanilla ice cream and the hot fudge provided the perfect hint of chocolate. But the real star was the chocolate chip cookie dough, which channeled memories of dipping into the cookie jar as a kid and nibbling on freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. In fact, even after we had eaten our fill of the Blizzard, I found myself using my spoon to fish out more cookie dough pieces.
The dessert definitely got pricey with the $1 add-ins, but it was a fun splurge to share with my husband on our date night. What’s more, the off-menu Dairy Queen Cookie Jar Blizzard was easy to order right at the counter, and that’s saying a lot coming from an introvert who lives for mobile ordering.
More of a Dipped Cone fan than a Blizzard lover? There are plenty of popular Dipped Cone varieties to check out at Dairy Queen as well. Or, if your closest DQ is even farther away than mine, you can always try making a copycat Dairy Queen Blizzard at home. Just don’t forget the cookie dough pieces. I promise they’re a total game changer.
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