COPYCAT CHICK-FIL-A PEPPERMINT MILKSHAKES

Copycat Chick-fil-A Peppermint Milkshakes are made with vanilla ice cream and crushed peppermint candy! Perfect winter treat that is ready in less than 5 minutes!

I know it’s almost winter and it’s cold outside, so it may seem a little strange to be craving a frozen treat this time of year. But these Peppermint Milkshakes are amazing. This recipe tastes just like the popular milkshakes you can find at Chick-fil-A every winter. We absolutely love making these for dessert because they are so easy! You just can’t beat having a delicious dessert that is instantly ready with only a few minutes of prep time!

BEST BLENDER FOR MILKSHAKES?

I’ve used many blenders over the years, and they all have pros and cons. I currently have a Vitamix, and I really do think that it is my favorite blender ever. But I have also used a Blendtec and a Ninja, and both of them did really well with milkshakes. The Ninja is definitely cheaper than the other options, and I love all of the attachments and options that come with it.

For so many years, I used really cheap blenders and sometimes they worked ok, but they never lasted very long. Any time you try to make a large batch or something that is really thick or really frozen tends to overwork the cheap blenders and the motors give out.

Ingredients in Copycat Chick-fil-A Peppermint Milkshakes

Vanilla ice cream – You can use whatever brand you like! If you want to reduce calories, you can use frozen yogurt instead.

Milk – Whole milk or 2% work best, but you can use skim milk or 1% if you prefer.

Peppermint candy – Crush peppermints or candy canes to mix into the milkshakes. To crush the candy, place it in a Ziplock bag and smash it with a meat mallet or a rolling pin.

Semi-sweet chocolate chips – Chocolate and peppermint are fantastic together. If you don’t want chocolate chips in the shakes, you can just sprinkle a few on top.

Red gel food coloring – You don’t need food coloring, but if you want the shakes to be dark pink, you will need to add some color.

Garnish – Adding toppings is the fun part! Whipped cream, maraschino cherries, hot fudge, and mini candy canes are all wonderful ideas!

How to make Copycat Chick-fil-A Peppermint Milkshakes

Add ice cream, milk, red gel food coloring, and crushed peppermint candy to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. (Adjust food coloring to reach the desired pink color.)

Add the chocolate chips and blend gently just until combined.

Pour the blended milkshake into tall glasses and top with whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and crushed peppermint candy or a mini candy cane for serving.

Pro tip: Chill your glasses in the freezer before serving to keep your shake extra frosty!

Copycat Chick-fil-A Peppermint Milkshakes

Copycat Chick-fil-A Peppermint Milkshakes are made with vanilla ice cream and crushed peppermint candy! Perfect winter treat that is ready in less than 5 minutes!

Print Pin Rate

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Copycat Chick-fil-A Peppermint Milkshakes

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 510kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Cook ModePrevent your screen from going to sleep

Ingredients 

1x2x3x4x5x

• 4 cups vanilla ice cream
• 1 cup milk
• ¾ cup crushed peppermint candy
• ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips optional
• red gel food coloring optional
• whipped cream maraschino cherries, and mini candy canes for garnish

Instructions

• Add ice cream, milk, red gel food coloring, and crushed peppermint candy to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. (Adjust food coloring to reach the desired pink color.)
• Add the chocolate chips and blend gently just until combined.
• Pour the blended milkshake into tall glasses and top with whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and crushed peppermint candy or a mini candy cane for serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 58g | Vitamin A: 688IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 1mg

📫 Save this recipe! Send it to your email! 📩

I consent to receiving emails from this site.

Tried this recipe?Mention @jessicalovesbutter or tag #jessicalovesbutter!

DO I HAVE TO USE VANILLA ICE CREAM TO MAKE A MILKSHAKE?

Vanilla ice cream allows the peppermint flavor to pop, but if you really want more peppermint flavor, use half vanilla and half peppermint ice cream. You could also use chocolate ice cream or Cookies and Cream—both taste delicious with peppermint mixed in!

How to make Peppermint Milkshakes healthier

Milkshakes aren’t really supposed to be “healthy”, but it isn’t too hard to make them a little less of an indulgence without sacrificing much on taste. If you swap in a low-fat frozen yogurt for the ice cream and you use skim milk, you can save a lot of calories without even noticing a difference in flavor. And at that point, it really is a pretty healthy treat!

Can I make dairy-free milkshakes?

You can easily replace the ice cream, milk, and whipped cream with dairy-free alternatives!

MORE DELICIOUS PEPPERMINT RECIPES TO TRY:

• PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
• 2-INGREDIENT PEPPERMINT FONDUE
• BROWNIE PEPPERMINT ICE CREAM PIE
• PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
• CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT BREAD
• SWIRLED PEPPERMINT BUNDT CAKE
• PEPPERMINT SHORTBREAD COOKIES
• CHOCOLATE DIPPED PEPPERMINT MERINGUES
• PEPPERMINT OREO FUDGE
• PEPPERMINT OREO POKE CAKE
• PEPPERMINT BARK COOKIES
• HOMEMADE PEPPERMINT PATTIES
• EASY PEPPERMINT CHEX MIX
• PEPPERMINT FUDGE COOKIES
• PEPPERMINT OREO COOKIES

Copycat Chick-fil-A Peppermint Milkshakes are made with vanilla ice cream and crushed peppermint candy! Perfect winter treat that is ready in less than 5 minutes!