Blizzard Recipe (Dairy Queen Copycat)
- By Amy Dong
- Updated Jul. 7, 2026
Skip the drive-thru and make your favorite frozen treat at home. This Dairy Queen Oreo Blizzard recipe combines creamy vanilla ice cream with crunchy Oreo cookies for a refreshing treat everyone loves. It comes together with just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes.
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Amy’s Notes
This Dairy Queen style Blizzard with packed with Oreo cookie pieces and takes just a few minutes to make. Creamy vanilla ice cream blended with crunchy Oreo cookies creates that classic Blizzard texture and flavor you know and love. I make this recipe every summer and my entire family actually fights over it. It takes literally five minutes, costs a fraction of a DQ run, and you don’t have to put shoes on.
- Just Like the Drive-Thru: Creamy vanilla ice cream blended with crunchy Oreo cookies creates that classic Blizzard texture and flavor you know and love. When I think of some of my Favorite Ice Cream Recipes, this one always makes the list.
- Ready in Minutes: With a few ingredients and a blender, you can make this frozen dessert without loading up the car.
- Easy to Customize: Swap the Oreo pieces for any of your favorite candies, cookies, or mix-ins to create your own special treat.
- Perfect Single Treat: This recipe makes enough to share, or you can keep some for later. I won’t judge! I hope you love it.
Key Recipe Ingredients
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream – Makes the base of the Blizzard and adds a rich flavor and creamy texture. Use a premium ice cream for the best results.
Oreo Cookies – These chocolate cookie pieces add sweet, crunchy bits throughout the entire blizzard. You can also use extra than the recipe calls for to add on top before serving.
Vanilla Extract – Adds the perfect vanilla flavoring.
Substitutions and Variations
Here are some of our favorite ways to change up this homemade Blizzard recipe:
- Cookie Choices: Oreos are the common choice, but you can swap them for chocolate chip cookies or any of your other favorites.
- Ice Cream Flavors: Have fun with all the varieties. Mint, chocolate, and peanut butter – all delicious and doable.
- Candy Mix-Ins: Add chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, M&M’s, Heath Bar pieces, Butterfinger, Snickers, or mini chocolate chips to change up the flavor.
- Extra Mix-Ins: Drizzle hot fudge sauce, caramel sauce, peanut butter, or chocolate syrup before blending for a sweeter taste. You can also add any of them on top, too.
- Make It Extra Thick: If you like your blizzards super thick, freeze your serving glasses for 10–15 minutes before using.
Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions
This make-it-at-home guide proves that anyone can create this copycat treat:
- Make sure the ice cream is frozen, then scoop it into the blender. Blend under the frozen ice cream is creamy.
- Place the Oreo cookies into the creamy, blended ice cream and add the vanilla extract. Pulse to break up the cookies.
- Divide, serve, and add extra crushed cookies as a topping. Enjoy!
For full list of ingredients and instructions, see recipe card below.
How To Store Leftovers
Here are the best tips for storing any delicious leftovers.
- Pour any leftover Blizzard into a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 weeks.
- When you’re ready to eat it, be sure to let it sit on the counter for 5–10 minutes. This makes it soft and easier to scoop.
Why Can You Turn a Blizzard Upside Down?
Everyone knows that a true Dairy Queen Blizzard has to survive the upside-down test. Making the blizzard and then turning it upside down is just part of passing the “blizzard test.”
The secret is to use fully frozen ice cream and blend it just enough to combine the ingredients. Over-blending makes the ice cream too soft, which is the last thing you want.
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Blizzard Recipe (Dairy Queen Copycat)
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla bean ice cream
- 7 Oreo cookies
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Extra Oreo cookies for garnish
Instructions
- Be sure your ice cream is fully frozen before starting. Press ice cream to the bottom of a heavy duty blender. Blend a few seconds, scraping sides down if needed; blend just until ice cream is creamy and smooth, but don't overdo it.
- Press Oreo cookies into the ice cream; add vanilla extract. Pulse a few times until crumbs are mixed in, to your liking.
- Divide into individual glasses and serve immediately. Garnish with additional cookies, if desired.
Notes
- Much of the blending time will have to be done by eye, as every blender and ice cream brand is different. Take care not to over-blend.
- Feel free to switch up your add-ins. Try Reese’s, M&M, Heath, frozen fruit, or anything else that you want.
- As for a heavy duty blender, This Ninja is what I’ve used for years to make Blizzards and smoothies.
- Storage: Store leftovers in a freezer-safe container for up to 1 month.
- This recipe is part of our Favorite Ice Cream Recipes.
Nutrition (per serving)
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can. If you dont’ have a blender, a food processor does work well. You can also mix everything by hand. The texture won’t be as smooth, but it will still be delicious.
First, make sure that you don’t overblend. If it’s still not as thick as you want, you can pop the finished blizzard into the freezer for about 10 minutes to let it harden and thicken.
For the best flavor, make it fresh. Since it takes just 5 minutes, you can literally whip it up when the craving strikes.
You can. Just use a dairy-free ice cream and make sure any mix-ins you add are dairy-free.
The biggest difference is that milkshakes have milk added and are thinner, usually enjoyed with a straw, while Blizzards are thicker and eaten with a spoon.
More to Cook and Eat
- Strawberry Ice Cream – Strawberry fans will love that every bite is loaded with sweet strawberry flavor. Perfect for a hot summer day.
- Snickerdoodle Oreo Cookie Balls – These Oreo cookie balls are not only easy to make, but they’re perfect for holidays, parties, or a simple weekend snack.
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispies Treats – Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispies Treats are one of those desserts that people grab every time they walk by the plate!
- Cookies and Cream Ice Cream – You can never have too many dessert recipes that involve cookies as the mix-in!