Make your favorites at home with these awesome Dairy Queen recipes. They'll satisfy your biggest DQ cravings.
16 Dairy Queen Copycat Recipes
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Inspired by: Original Cheeseburger Signature Stackburger
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Two mouthwatering burger patties stacked high with toppings like melted cheese, pickles, ketchup and mustard. Our smash burger recipe is just like DQ’s Original Signature Stackburger—and maybe even better.
Nutrition Facts:
1 burger: 339 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 760mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein.
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Inspired by: Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Blizzard Treat
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These rich chocolate peanut butter shakes will make you feel as if you’re sitting in your local Dairy Queen. But since you’re the one whipping it up, you can add as many Reese’s cups as you heart desires!
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 501 calories, 29g fat (11g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 262mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
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Inspired by: Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
32 pretzel rods
From the Recipe Creator:
Serve up warm pretzel sticks straight from the oven. Don’t forget the cheese sauce! To make it zesty just like DQ’s, add diced jalapenos and green chiles.
Nutrition Facts:
1 pretzel rod: 69 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 156mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Inspired by: Ice Cream Round Cake
You don’t have to be a baker to make this ice cream cake for your next celebration! This ice cream cake recipe is inspired by the DQ classic—made with chocolate and vanilla ice cream, chocolate ganache and a thick layer of chocolate cookie crumbles.
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Inspired by: Chili Dog
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The very thought of a hot dog dressed in chili makes us giddy. Just add slightly melted cheese to get that straight-from-the-drive-thru taste.
Nutrition Facts:
1 hot dog: 427 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 1195mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein.
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Inspired by: Caramel MooLatte
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You can easily indulge in a MooLatte at home anytime. This copycat recipe will give you the extra caffeine to get you through your day.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup coffee with 2 tablespoons whipped cream (calculated without butterscotch topping): 220 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 38mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Fried Chicken Sandwich
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After trying all the major fast-food chains' chicken sandwiches, I decided to come up with my own version. I think this is better than the original. —Ralph Jones, San Diego, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 543 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 136mg cholesterol, 778mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein.
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Inspired by: Banana Split
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Serve up this classic Dairy Queen staple at home! We promise it’s not as intimidating as it looks. Top scoops of your favorite vanilla ice cream with sauce, whipped cream, strawberry slices and bananas. Sprinkle a few nuts on top for good measure, too.
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 710 calories, 31g fat (17g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 184mg sodium, 107g carbohydrate (68g sugars, 6g fiber), 11g protein.
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Inspired by: Cheese Curds
Total Time
15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
DQ’s cheese curds are the ultimate in delicious comfort food. Dip them in ranch dressing, ketchup or barbecue sauce for the full experience.
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 257 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 235mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein.
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Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
Total Time
25 min
Servings
1-1/4 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
We don't want to brag, but as far as vanilla ice cream recipes go, this one is the best. And with only four ingredients, it just might be the easiest, too. No ice cream maker? No problem. Just follow the directions below to learn how to make homemade ice cream by hand. It's the perfect base for our best ice cream sundae ideas, too. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 308 calories, 22g fat (14g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 37mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Chicken Strips
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I recently made this recipe of Mom's for my in-laws and they told me it was the "best fried chicken ever." Slicing the chicken breasts into strips cuts down on cooking time and ensures every piece is crunchy and evenly coated. Serve the homemade chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauce. —Genny Monchamp, Redding, California
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked chicken: 388 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 704mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.
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Inspired by: Strawberry Shake
Total Time
5 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
No matter what the temperature is outside, there’s nothing quite like a cool strawberry shake to finish a meal. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream for the finishing touch.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 253 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Inspired by: Onion Rings
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These Dairy Queen-inspired onion rings are a healthy alternative to the deep-fried version. But don’t worry, they’re still as crispy as ever!
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 159 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 838mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
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Inspired by: Mint Chip Shake
Total Time
5 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Yup, we even have a copycat recipe for DQ’s latest (and limited time) release: their Mint Chip Shake! Ours even uses up a handful of Thin Mints…talk about yum.
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 363 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 70mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (47g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Inspired by: Hot Fudge Sundae
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Our hot fudge sauce always turns out smooth and yummy—just like DQ’s. The dark chocolate flavor, with a hint of rum extract, is not overly sweet but will still satisfy a chocoholic’s cravings when served over vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 166 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 103mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Inspired by: Cherry Misty Freeze
Total Time
5 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Blend together a homemade Cherry Misty Freeze for a cool and refreshing treat. It’s sure to hit the spot on both warm and cool days alike.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 160 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.