Winter is finally coming to a close, and bright and sunny days are ahead. Spring is ready to bring us all the things we love about the season: warmer weather, Easter’s chocolate bunnies and, most importantly, free ice cream from our friends at Dairy Queen.
Don’t have a DQ nearby? Recreate the experience at home with these Dairy Queen copycat recipes.
All About Free Cone Day 2020
That’s right! Dairy Queen is bringing back the legendary Free Cone Day for 2020. If you’re not familiar with Free Cone Day, your mind is about to be blown. On Thursday, March 19, the fast-food restaurant we all know and love will be handing out free vanilla cones.
What’s the catch? Well, there isn’t one. The first day of spring has been dubbed Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen for the past five years, marking this as the sixth. This year is extra special, too, because DQ is celebrating 80 years of bringing a smile to ice cream lovers’ faces. And believe us—nothing makes us smile quite like Dairy Queen.
Got an ice cream craving? Here’s how to get a free DQ Blizzard right now.
Don’t Miss Out
Only participating locations will be giving out those curly-headed cones on March 19. If you’re concerned about getting your hands on this freebie, it’s worth it to give your local DQ a call. The promotion doesn’t include mall locations, so you’ll have to head to a stand-alone store.
If you miss out on Free Cone Day, don’t sweat it. Ben and Jerry’s holds a Free Cone Day of their own every year, so be on the lookout for that announcement. As far as we know, Ben and Jerry’s Free Cone Day has been delayed for the time being, but we expect we’ll be getting some freebies from them sometime this summer.
In the meantime, you can always enjoy an old-fashioned vanilla cone from DQ. Or you can make your own vanilla soft-serve ice cream at home.
These Copycat Dairy Queen Recipes Taste as Good as the Real Thing!
Every family has a burger of choice, and this is ours. It's stacked tall with bacon and crunchy onion rings. —Paula Homer, Nampa, Idaho
Get Our BBQ Bacon Burger Recipe
I'm always looking for new ways to combine fun flavors, and what goes together better than beer and pretzels? Not much that I can think of. That’s why I put them together into one delicious recipe. —Alyssa Wilhite, Whitehouse, Texas
Get Our Soft Beer Pretzels Recipe
When cabin fever hits, we whip up a beverage that tastes like s’mores. Oven-toasted marshmallows and a blender make it happen. —Sarah McKenna, Centennial, Colorado
Grab Our S'mores Milk Shake Recipe
My in-laws are from Ohio, so we have Cincinnati chili at many of our family gatherings. I spiced up this family classic with cinnamon and cocoa powder and ladled it over hot dogs. It's perfect for game day, tailgates and potlucks. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
Get Our Cincinnati Chili Dogs Recipe
Wondering how to make potato skins taste great? I top my restaurant-worthy loaded potato skins with cheese, bacon and a dollop of sour cream. Have them at lunch, snack time or cocktail hour. —Trish Perrin, Keizer, Oregon
Get Our Bacon Cheddar Potato Skins Recipe
Indulge in a coffeehouse-quality drink with this caramel mocha recipe. With whipped cream and a butterscotch drizzle, this treat will perk up even the sleepiest person at the table. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Get our Creamy Caramel Mocha Recipe
I threw some always-available condiments into my slow cooker with a pork roast to create this fantastic pulled pork. It has become a staple sandwich filler for large get-togethers. The flavor of the pork goes well with a cold glass of white wine.—Lori Terry, Chicago, Illinois
Get Our Sweet & Spicy Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe
The fruit flavors plus chocolate ice cream make this a very tasty, pretty dessert. There's an explosion of flavor with a delightful crunch of pecans.—Margie Williams, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
Get Our Berry-Banana Split Recipe
I’m a busy stay-at-home mom, so I wing it at mealtime. My wraps loaded with Buffalo wing sauce chicken, lettuce and tomatoes are a snap to make. —Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio
Get Our Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wraps Recipe
When we were young, Mom made birthday cakes with a small toy on top, chosen just for us. Now that I'm a parent, I go with jimmies. —Becky Herges, Fargo, North Dakota
Get Our Ice Cream Birthday Cake Recipe
Cheese curds or cubes dipped in flour and beer, then fried, need only a good supply of crinkly toothpicks to turn them into a vanishing act. —Katie Rose, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Get Our Deep-Fried Cheese Bites Recipe
If you like a little spice in your food, these big stuffed burgers are for you. Just have plenty of frosty cold drinks on hand to serve with them. —Kris Swihart, Perrysburg, Ohio
Get Our Jalapeno Popper Mega Burgers Recipe
Everyone likes this tasty chicken breast sandwich. Flattening the chicken breasts helps them cook faster, and the mango chutney and other toppings make them better than anything you could order in a restaurant. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
Get Our Bacon-Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
Want something cool and refreshing after your holiday feast? Serve generous slices of a rich, frosty dessert featuring peanuts, cookies and drizzled ice cream toppings.—TerryAnn Moore, Vineland, New Jersey
Get Our Peanut Butter Cheesecake Ice Cream Recipe
These strips are designed for kids, but tasty enough for company. The tender strips are moist and juicy and would also be great on a salad. —Becky Oliver, Fairplay, Colorado
Get Our Seasoned Chicken Strips Recipe
Go on a burger road trip in your own backyard. Grill the patties and load them sky-high. Peanut butter and bacon make them Southern style; coleslaw and tomatoes, a Northern version. —Susan Mahaney, New Hartford, New York
Get Our Burger Americana Recipe
These onion rings cook to a crisp, golden brown. This is one of those foods you never tire of and a great side dish to so many meals. —Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota
Get Our Burger Joint Onion Rings Recipe
I created this chicken sandwich recipe based on a meal my daughter ordered at a restaurant. She likes to dip her sandwich in the extra honey-mustard sauce. —Marilyn Moberg, Papillion, Nebraska
Get Our Bacon & Swiss Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
Instead of ordinary bread crumbs, seasoned crushed corn chips coat these slightly crunchy chicken fingers. If your family likes food with some heat, use the full 1-1/2 teaspoons of chili powder. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Get Our Chili Chicken Strips Recipe
I taught my nieces to make these easy, cheesy oven-baked potatoes. When the whole family comes over, we triple the recipe—and have no leftovers. —Ann Brown, Niles, MI
Get Our Parmesan-Romano Potato Wedges Recipe
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