This mint cookies & cream milkshake blends vanilla ice cream, whole milk, crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, and peppermint extract for a refreshing minty twist, topped with whipped cream and cookie crumbs.
Mint Cookies & Cream Milkshake
Ingredients
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- 2.0 cups (480.0 ml)vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup (120.0 ml)whole milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup (40.0 g)crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
- ⅛ tsppeppermint extract
- 2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)whipped cream
- 1.0 tbsp (7.0 g)crushed 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, 1/8 tsp peppermint extract, and 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then on medium-high for 20–30 seconds 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
- For a stronger mint flavor, add a little more peppermint extract carefully. Use chocolate sandwich cookies like Oreos for the best classic cookies & cream taste.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make mint cookies & cream milkshake?
Plan on 8 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make mint 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 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). 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.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~699 cal · 36g fat · 79g carbs · 14g protein · 69g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 699 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 132 min·7.7 mi·~15450 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 95 min·4.8 mi·~9500 steps
- Moderate cycling 71 min·14.2 mi
- Swimming laps 98 min
- Jogging 68 min·5.7 mi·~10900 steps
- Stair climbing 65 min·~5850 steps
- Dancing 114 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 71 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 162 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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