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Ice cream for breakfast: How a blizzard inspired a beloved holiday
A 1966 blizzard in Rochester, NY led one fun-loving mother to invent a new holiday: Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. (Credit: FOX Weather)
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - Calling all ice cream lovers: Dairy Queen is giving customers the chance to get their hands on a Dairy Queen Blizzard for just 85 cents.
To celebrate the year of 1985 when the popular treat was introduced, a Dairy Queen spokesperson confirmed that fans will be able to enjoy a Blizzard treat for only 85 cents between April 10-23.
The deal will only be available through the Minnesota-based ice cream chain’s mobile app.
Dairy Queen also announced that the S’mores Blizzard Treat, along with other treats, will return to its summer menu beginning today.
A S'mores flavored blizzard is seen at a Dairy Queen, the first to open in Manhattan, on May 29, 2014 in New York City. There are more than 6,300 Dairy Queens in the U.S. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)
- New! Peanut Butter Puppy Chow Blizzard Treat: Crispy peanut butter puppy chow pieces, peanut butter and choco chunks blended with world-famous DQ vanilla soft-serve.
- New! OREO Brookie Blizzard Treat: OREO cookie pieces and brookie pieces (brownie and cookie) blended with world-famous DQ vanilla soft-serve.
- S’mores (It’s back!) Blizzard Treat: Marshmallow filled chocolates and graham blended with world-famous DQ soft serve.
- Cotton Candy (It’s back!) Blizzard Treat: Cotton candy sprinkles blended with world-famous DQ vanilla soft-serve.
- Choco Dipped Strawberry (It’s back!) Blizzard Treat: Strawberry and choco chunks blended with world-famous DQ soft serve.
Dairy Queen is no stranger to deals. Last week, the company kicked off the spring season with free cone day. Visitors were able to get a free vanilla cone to celebrate the occasion.
McDonald’s reveals Strawberry Shortcake McFlurry
Earlier this week, McDonald’s also announced a new addition to their dessert lineup: the Strawberry Shortcake McFlurry.
Picture of Strawberry Shortcake McFlurry (Credit: McDonald's, Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
According to a McDonald’s spokesperson, the new McFlurry will feature creamy vanilla soft serve ice cream mixed with strawberry-flavored clusters and buttery shortbread cookies.
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The dessert item will be available on menus at participating U.S. fast food restaurants nationwide starting April 12, for a limited time.
This story was reported from Los Angeles.