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Dairy Queen’s Blizzards—those ice cream-and-mix-in-filled cups so hearty you can flip them upside-down and the treat won’t spill out—have their own cult following. And now, that cult is about to get a whole new kind of merch: candles. Yes, candles. What started out as a publicity stunt last year turned out to be wildly popular, as DQ released a line of candles inspired by its fall Blizzard flavors…and the company’s entire stock sold out in 30 minutes flat. Given the fervor surrounding the launch, Dairy Queen is back at it again, releasing yet another series of fall Blizzard-inspired scents.

The Blizzard candles will be sold in a set of six (one of each “flavor”) for $25, with all of the proceeds benefitting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. You can buy one at dqcandlecollection.com starting on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 3 p.m. EST, and until then, here’s your first look at the line.

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Getting ready for #fall with…#dairyqueen candles?! They’re real & sales benefit the Children’s Miracle Network. (Not an ad, just a freebie) #fyp

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1. Brownie Dough Blizzard Candle

Dairy Queen's Blizzard Candles: Brownie Dough Candle
Photos: Candace Braun Davison

You know when you open a box brownie mix and breathe in that batter dust (aka flour, cocoa powder, sugar and whatnot)? This is exactly what that smells like.

2. Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Blizzard Candle

Dairy Queen Candles Review: Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Blizzard Candle

This is a much more subtle candle: vanilla, with a light whiff of cinnamon.

3. Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Candle

Dairy Queen Candles Review: Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Candle

In a blind scent test, it was described as “gingerbread and maybe cookie dough,” which underscores how strong the cinnamon and nutmeg-y notes are. There’s a little vanilla scent too, reminiscent of the pumpkin and pie crust pieces in the actual Blizzard.

4. Choco Dipped Strawberry Blizzard Candle

Dairy Queen Candles Review: Choco Dipped Strawberry Blizzard Candle

One whiff, and you’ll immediately think of Lip Smackers and Strawberry Shortcake dolls.

5. Caramel Apple Pie Blizzard Candle

Dairy Queen Candles Review: Caramel Apple Pie Blizzard Candle

I thought it’d be cloyingly sweet; I was wrong. The Caramel Apple Pie Blizzard Candle has more of the crisp, refreshing scent of freshly picked apples than notes of pie or caramel, making it a nice contrast to the strong, chocolate-y scents in this mix.

6. Oreo Mocha Fudge Blizzard Candle

DQ Blizzard Candles Review: Mocha Fudge Blizzard

Described as containing the “essence of a cozy cafe meets your favorite cookie meets your nose,” I can’t totally disagree. There are the mocha-coffee ground notes that hit you first, before the rich cocoa scent of the chocolate cookies. You’ll immediately think of an Oreo.

Dairy Queen Blizzard Candles, Reviewed

Who knows if this year’s collection will sell out as quickly as last year’s, but one thing’s for sure: These candles are pretty darn cute. Especially with their Blizzard-swirled lids. And if you miss out on ordering a set, you can always console yourself with the real-deal version of these scents, which are all available at Dairy Queen now.

(Yes, that last part sounds like a total ad, though this isn’t a sponsored post. The brand did send us a free set of the candles to sample ahead of the launch. And if DQ wants to sponsor us at some point, well…DQ, email us!)

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Author: candacebd

Candace Braun Davison is a writer, editor and recipe developer who divides her time between New York and Florida. She's written articles that have appeared in PureWow, Delish, House Beautiful, Cosmo, Elle, Esquire, Elle Decor, Veranda, Good Housekeeping and more. She's also published and contributed to multiple cookbooks, including a tailgate cookbook specifically designed for USF students. A portion of the proceeds benefitted student scholarships at the university.