Cookies & Cream Milkshake

Jul 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Drinks Drinks beverages Vanilla: Extract Easy

A creamy milkshake blending vanilla ice cream, milk, and crushed chocolate cookies for a classic cookies and cream flavor topped with whipped cream and cookie crumbs.

Prep 8 min

Cook —

Total 8 min

Servings 1

Diet —

Ingredients

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servings

2.0 cups (480.0 ml)vanilla ice cream
½ cup (120.0 ml)whole milk
⅓ cup (35.0 g)crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)whipped cream
1.0 tbsp (7.0 g)crushed chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs

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Instructions

Add 1/2 cup whole milk to a blender, followed by 2 cups vanilla ice cream.
Add 1/3 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract.
Blend on low for 10 seconds, then on medium-high for 20–30 seconds, just until thick and smooth. Avoid overblending.
Check consistency. Add 1 tablespoon milk at a time if too thick, or 1/4 cup additional ice cream if too thin.
Pour into a chilled 16-ounce glass and top with 2 tbsp whipped cream and 1 tbsp crushed cookie crumbs.
Serve immediately with a wide straw and long spoon.

Tips

Use chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos) for authentic cookies and cream flavor. For a thicker shake, freeze the cookies before crushing.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make cookies & cream milkshake?

Plan on 8 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make cookies & cream milkshake ahead?

Best enjoyed right away. Freeze leftovers in ice-pop molds, or blend them again with a splash of milk.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.

A creamy milkshake blending vanilla ice cream, milk, and crushed chocolate cookies for a classic cookies and cream flavor topped with whipped cream and cookie crumbs.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

665 Calories / serving

34.8g Fat

75.0g Carbs

13.4g Protein

67.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~665 cal · 35g fat · 75g carbs · 13g protein · 67g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 665 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 126 min·7.4 mi·~14750 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 90 min·4.5 mi·~9000 steps
Moderate cycling 68 min·13.6 mi
Swimming laps 93 min
Jogging 65 min·5.4 mi·~10400 steps
Stair climbing 61 min·~5500 steps
Dancing 108 min
Bodyweight circuit training 68 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 154 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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