Mint Cookies and Cream Milkshake

This mint cookies and cream milkshake is cool, creamy, and loaded with chocolate cookie crumbs and a refreshing mint flavor.

It blends the classic cookies-and-cream shake with a hit of cool mint, for a treat that is both refreshing and indulgent.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Servings: 2
• Calories: 375 per serving

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Ready in 5 minutes — just blend and serve
• Rich, real flavor — from quality ingredients
• Thick, creamy texture — thanks to good ice cream
• Only a few ingredients — easy to keep on hand
• Easy to customize — with dairy-free or protein twists

Background

This mint cookies and cream milkshake delivers great flavor and a creamy texture using simple ingredients for an easy homemade treat.

Ingredients

Makes 2 generous servings. Use the best vanilla ice cream you can find.

• 1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 6 chocolate sandwich cookies
• 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
• 1 drop green food coloring (optional)

Equipment

• High-speed blender
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Tall serving glasses
• Spoon

Instructions

1. Add the vanilla ice cream, milk, cookies, and peppermint extract to a blender.
2. Blend until mostly smooth, leaving some cookie pieces.
3. Pour into a chilled glass, top with cookie crumbs, and serve immediately.

Tips for the Best Mint Cookies and Cream Milkshake

• Go easy on the peppermint a little goes a long way.
• Leave cookie chunks for the classic cookies-and-cream texture.
• A drop of green makes it look minty.
• Chill your glass to keep it frosty.

Variations

Make It Your Own

Add a drizzle of sauce, a handful of mix-ins, or a different ice cream base. The core method stays the same.

Dairy-Free Version

Use dairy-free ice cream and plant-based milk such as oat or almond.

Protein Version

Add one scoop of vanilla protein powder with a little extra milk.

Serving Suggestions

Cookies, wafers, or a slice of cake.

Serve in chilled tall glasses with a straw. Top with whipped cream and your favorite garnish.

Storage

Best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours and blend again before serving.

Nutrition

Frequently Asked Questions

Peppermint or mint extract?

Peppermint gives that cool candy-cane note.

Which cookies?

Chocolate sandwich cookies with cream filling.

Dairy-free?

Use dairy-free ice cream, milk, and cookies.

Thicker?

Use more ice cream or less milk.

Conclusion

Rich, creamy, and satisfying, this mint cookies and cream milkshake is a treat worth making again and again.

This is the perfect homemade Mint Cookies and Cream Milkshake. Enjoy it!

Mara Voss

Mint Cookies and Cream Milkshake

A cool mint cookies and cream milkshake blended in 5 minutes.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 375

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 6 chocolate sandwich cookies
• 1/4 tsp peppermint extract

Method

 

1. Add the vanilla ice cream, milk, cookies, and peppermint extract to a blender.
2. Blend until mostly smooth, leaving some cookie pieces.
3. Pour into a chilled glass, top with cookie crumbs, and serve immediately.

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