Thin Mint Milk Shake
Thin Mint Milk Shake is a thick, frosty dessert drink packed with chocolate mint cookies, creamy ice cream, and rich chocolate flavor. Tiny cookie pieces add a delicious crunch while cool mint balances the decadent chocolate base.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 5-7 minutes
- Yield: 2 milk shakes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 cups vanilla or chocolate ice cream
- 10 chocolate mint cookies, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup whole milk, plus more as needed
- 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup, plus more for serving
- 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract, optional
- Whipped cream, optional
- Crushed chocolate mint cookies, optional
- Chocolate shavings, optional
- Fresh mint, optional
Instructions
- Place the chocolate mint cookies in a blender and pulse several times until broken into coarse crumbs.
- Add the ice cream and whole milk to the blender.
- Add the chocolate syrup and peppermint extract, if using.
- Blend just until thick and creamy, avoiding over-blending so small pieces of cookie remain throughout the shake.
- Check the consistency and add a small splash of milk if the shake is too thick. For a thicker shake, add another scoop of ice cream.
- Taste and adjust the chocolate or mint flavor as desired.
- For a decorative presentation, drizzle additional chocolate syrup around the inside of two chilled serving glasses.
- Divide the shake between the glasses and top with whipped cream, crushed chocolate mint cookies, chocolate shavings, or fresh mint if desired.
- Serve immediately while thick and frosty.
Notes
- Vanilla ice cream allows the chocolate mint cookies to stand out, while chocolate ice cream produces a richer chocolate flavor.
- Add peppermint extract sparingly because its flavor can quickly become overpowering.
- Thin Mints or another crisp chocolate-coated mint cookie can be used.
- For an Extra Chocolate Thin Mint Milk Shake, use chocolate ice cream and add extra chocolate syrup or chocolate chips.
- For a Mocha Mint Shake, add a small amount of cooled espresso or instant espresso powder.
- For an extra-thick shake, reduce the milk and use additional firm ice cream or frozen milk cubes.
- Serve immediately for the thickest texture because the shake will thin as the ice cream melts.
- Leftovers can be frozen, softened briefly, and reblended with a small splash of milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 milk shake
- Calories: 760 kcal
- Sugar: 70 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 96 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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