Just in time for the holidays, Dairy Queen brings back its seasonally inspired peppermint Blizzard Flavor Treat, with a cool new name.  Candy Cane Chill is the Blizzard of the Month for December.
A classic combination of peppermint candy cane pieces and rich chocolate chunks mixed with creamy DQ soft serve, Candy Cane Chill is available at all participating Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill restaurants nationwide beginning Dec. 1.
"Candy canes are symbolic of the holidays and the flavor profile of mint with chocolate makes Candy Cane Chill a seasonal favorite," said Michael Keller, chief brand officer for International Dairy Queen.  "We hope all of our Blizzard fans will share holiday smiles and stories with us during this festive time."
The origin of the candy cane dates back more than 350 years, when candy-makers both professional and amateur began making hard sugar sticks. The original candy was straight and completely white in color, but evolved into the "cane" shape to represent a shepherd's crook.  Today, candy canes come in a variety of flavors and colors.
In 1985, Dairy Queen began blending simple combinations of candies, cookies, fruit and nuts with DQ soft serve to create the signature Blizzard Flavor Treat.  Since then, one-of-a-kind flavors such as Midnight Truffle, Turtle Oreo, Caramel Waffle Crisp, Brownie Batter, Chocolate Xtreme and Strawberry CheeseQuake have become Blizzards of the Month, a promotion that began in 2003.
The average retail price of the Candy Cane Chill Blizzard is $3.09 for the 12 oz., $3.49 for the 16 oz. and $3.99 for the 21 oz.  Many Blizzard flavors, including Candy Cane Chill, can be made into cakes, perfect for holiday parties and celebrating birthdays.  The average price of a Blizzard cake is $21.49 for the eight-inch and $23.69 for the 10-inch. 
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