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A delicious classic cookies and cream milkshake topped with whipped cream and crushed cookies in a tall glass.

Indulge in Bliss- Classic Cookies and Cream Milkshake

Ingredients Blend 2 scoops of ice cream with 1/2 cup of milk add crushed Oreos for a cookies and cream milkshake, A quick delicious treat perfect for any occasion
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 760

Ingredients
  

  • 4-6 chocolate sandwich cookies (Oreos work great, but any brand will do)
  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 1/2 3/4 cup milk (set to your preferred consistency)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ( for a boost in flavor)
  • Whipped cream (optional for added topping)
  • Extra cookie crumbs (optional, to use as garnish)
Ingredients required by recipes to make milkshakes without ice cream
  • 4-6 Oreo cookies (or any chocolate sandwich cookies)
  • 1 cup milk (any type: dairy, almond, soy, etc.)
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla for creaminess)
  • 1 banana (for natural sweetness and creaminess)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional, to sweeten it up)
  • Ice (optional, for a thicker texture)
  • Whipped cream (optional for topping)
  • Extra crushed cookies (optional, for garnish)

Method
 

  1. You can start the process by crushing the cookies for perfectly crushed fine crumbs.  First, crush 4 to 6 cookies by hand or crushing them with a rolling pin after placing them in a ziplock bag. Crush till you obtain the texture of crumbs that can easily blend without losing its crumby consistency.
  2. Once you have crushed the cookies into crumbs, take ½ cup of milk with 2 cups of vanilla ice cream and a tablespoon of vanilla extract, which is optional. Here's a tip: To obtain a thick and heavy cream shake, you can start by using a small amount of milk and keep adding until the desired consistency is reached. Blend slowly until the shake is thick and creamy.
  3. After blending the base milk shake ingredients until your desired consistency is reached, a mixture will be formed. Add your crushed cookies or crumbs into the mixture. To obtain that ultimate shakes chick fil a . The technique here is to not overblend. You want to blend enough to be able to keep a little texture from the cookie. So to mix the cookies right in, pulse the blender. This also answers your question, about how to make a milkshake in a blender or how do you make a milkshake with a blender?
  4. Once you have blended all your base ingredients, you can taste the milkshake and still adjust its consistency to your liking. If you want more flavor of chick fil a cookies, you can add more of those, or if your milk shake Oreo is  thick, you can add more milk and  adjust it  by pulsing it again.

Notes

The classic cookies and cream shake combines nostalgic flavors of chocolate sandwich cookies and creamy vanilla ice cream. It's a simple recipe that requires minimal ingredients like cookies, vanilla ice cream, milk, and optional toppings like whipped cream or extra cookie crumbs. To make it, crush cookie chick cookies into crumbs, blend with milk, ice cream, and vanilla extract, and pulse the blender for the perfect texture. For a thick shake, use less milk or add more ice cream. You can also customize the shake ice cream recipe by substituting Greek yogurt or bananas for a lighter version. For those mindful of cookies and cream shake calories, simply adjust the portion sizes or substitute lower-calorie ingredients. Whether you're craving a classic milkshake cookies and cream or looking for more ice cream shakes recipes to try, this treat is versatile and perfect for any occasion.