Green Cookies and Cream Milkshake
10 min
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easy
Recipe by Eunice
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 10 min | 0 min | 10 min |
Introduction
This green cookies and cream milkshake is creamy, minty, and loaded with crunchy chocolate cookie pieces in every sip.
It comes together in minutes, so it is perfect for a last-minute Halloween treat or a fun movie-night dessert.
The bright green color makes it spooky-cute for parties, while the whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and cookie crumbs take it over the top.
Ingredients (2 servings)
Ingredients
For Garnish
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How to Make Green Cookies and Cream Milkshake
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Chill the glasses
Place two serving glasses in the freezer while you prep the shake so they get frosty.
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Prepare the cookie garnish
Add 2 chocolate sandwich cookies to a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
Pour some chocolate syrup onto a small plate for rimming the glasses later.
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Blend the milkshake
Add the vanilla ice cream, milk, 6 cookies, mint extract, and green food coloring to a blender.
Blend on high until smooth and thick, adding a splash more milk if it seems too stiff.
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Decorate the glasses and serve
Drizzle chocolate syrup inside the chilled glasses, letting it run down the sides for spooky streaks.
Pour the milkshake into the glasses, then top with whipped cream and the crushed cookies.
Serve right away with fun straws so the shake stays thick and frosty.
Substitutions
- Vanilla ice cream -> mint chocolate chip ice cream
- Use mint chocolate chip ice cream to boost the mint flavor and get an easy pale green color. The shake will taste more like a thin mint cookie and feel extra refreshing.
- Green food coloring -> matcha powder
- Stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons of culinary matcha instead of food dye for a natural green color. Matcha adds a light earthy flavor that balances the sweetness without changing the thick, creamy texture.
- Dairy milk and ice cream -> dairy-free versions
- Swap in your favorite dairy-free vanilla ice cream and plant milk to make a vegan-friendly shake. The texture stays rich and creamy, especially with coconut or oat-based ice creams.
Tips
- Control the thickness
- Start with the listed milk amount, then blend and check before adding more so it does not thin out.
- Layer the chocolate streaks
- If you want bold streaks, chill the glasses, drizzle syrup, then return them to the freezer for 5 minutes.
- Avoid over-blending
- Blend only until the cookies are broken down, or the shake can warm up and lose thickness.
- Crush cookies with texture
- Leave a few larger cookie bits if you like crunch, or blend fully for a smoother sip.
- Scale for a crowd
- Double or triple the ingredients in batches, then keep blended shakes in the freezer for 10 minutes between rounds.
Nutrition Facts *
| Energy | 527 | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9 | g |
| Total Fat | 25 | g |
| Carbohydrates | 66 | g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 | g |
* Approximate, per serving.
Data source: USDA FoodData Central.
FAQ
- How can I make this ahead for a party?
- Blend the milkshake up to 30 minutes ahead and keep it in a covered pitcher in the freezer. Stir well before pouring, and if it feels too firm, whisk in a splash of cold milk.
- My shake turned out too thin, what went wrong?
- You likely added too much milk or blended for too long, which warms and thins the ice cream. Next time, start with less milk and stop blending as soon as everything looks smooth. You can also fix a thin shake by adding one more scoop of ice cream and pulsing briefly.
- Can I skip the mint extract?
- Yes, the shake will taste like a classic cookies and cream milkshake without the minty flavor. If you still want a hint of freshness, add a few fresh mint leaves before blending.
- How do I make the green color really vibrant for Halloween?
- Use gel food coloring instead of liquid, since it gives a stronger color with less added liquid. You can also add a little matcha or spinach juice if you want a deeper spooky green.
Serving Suggestions
This minty green cookies and cream milkshake makes such a fun centerpiece for any Halloween spread.
Try serving it with chocolate wafer cookies, candy eyeballs, or a rim of black sanding sugar for extra drama.
For grown-ups, you can spike individual glasses with a splash of Irish cream or coffee liqueur right before serving.
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