Copycat Chick Fil A Peppermint Milkshake

Skip the drive thru and make this seasonable favorite at home - year round!  This Copycat Chick Fil A Peppermint Milkshake - tastes just like the restaurant and can be made with a handful of ingredients and a few minutes.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

A milkshake similar to this one, is served at the fast food restaurant Chick Fil A, but only during the winter months. The first time I took a sip of the peppermint shake I was in love. This shake has pieces of candy cane, shavings of chocolate, and a smooth vanilla ice cream. Even after it was gone from the menu I would often drive thru and ask if they still had them. Some stores have leftover supplies a few months after the promo is gone. But after that...its an entire year before you get to drink one again.  So I came up with a solution - make it at home.

You're going to love this copycat chick fil a shake recipe because:

• We are no stranger to copycat recipes, but this is copycat recipe of Chick-Fil-A's peppermint milkshake is at the top of our list. EVERYONE loves this recipe!
• This milkshake recipe combines the classic winter flavors of chocolate and peppermint. It tasted like peppermint ice cream evaluated to a new level. This is perfect in December or as a holiday treat!
• This shake is made in minutes, is easy, and is much cheaper than the Chick Fil A one.
• There is no need to drive to the restaurant, or live near a Chick Fil A to enjoy this shake.
• When you think of winter recipes, you may think of slow cooker or instant pot recipes, but this cold treat is PERFECT during the holiday months or at Christmas.

About The Ingredients

While the real Chick Fil A Shake has many ingredients, this recipe is simple. Everything you need can be purchased at your local grocery store.

• Semi-sweet chocolate baking bar - you are going to shave the chocolate with a microplane or cheese grater. There are a lot of recipes out there that use chocolate chips. You have to to use a baking bar - the chocolate chips make it waxy.
• Peppermint candy canes - the little pieces of peppermint candy are what make this shake so dang good. You can also sub peppermint bark for the semisweet chocolate and candy canes, but I prefer using the candy canes and chocolate bar.
• Milk - it wouldn't be a milkshake without a milk! I like to use whole milk in milk shakes so they are a little more rich. If you don't have whole milk you can use heavy cream combined with low or nonfat milk for a richer cream milk.
• Peppermint extract - when you are purchasing make sure that you get PEPPERMINT and not just "Mint". Some of the mint extracts are actually spearmint.
• Vanilla ice cream - use a nice quality ice cream when making this shake.

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be located in the recipe card below.

How Do I Make A Chick Fil A Peppermint Milkshake?

Step 1: Shave your chocolate bar using a microplane or cheese grater.

Pro Tip: Opt for shaved chocolate rather than blending chocolate chips. I find that chocolate chips have a waxy texture, and using the shaved chocolate really replicates the texture and flavor of the Chick Fil A version.

Step 2: Crush your candy canes into pebble sized piece by pulsing them in a blender.

Step 3: Add Milk.

Pro Tip: always put liquids in the bottom of your blender.  This allows the blade to turn and blend your items.

Step 4: Top with shaved chocolate.

Step 5: Pour in 1 teaspoon peppermint extract.

Pro Tip: Make sure that you get "PEPPERMINT" and not just "Mint". Some of the mint extracts are actually spearmint.

Step 6: Add in 4 cups vanilla ice cream.

Step 7: Pulse until you get your desired consistency.

Step 8: Pour into 4 glasses and top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.

Blender Recommendations

Of course, any blender will work for this recipe.  But I love having a high power blender at home. It is the appliance I use the most, and one I will never be without.  For years I purchased cheap blenders that broke often. Since investing in a good blender (I use a Blendtec) I haven't had an issue once. So take my advice and skip the cheap ones and invest in a nice one when you can. Here are a few to consider:

• Blendtec - I have the Designer 650 S and I really love it. It blends like a dream!
• Vitamix - I have friends who use Vitamix and they love theirs. When it comes to Vitamix and Blendtec they are like Mercedes and BMW. Both work great

Chick Fil A Peppermint Milkshake FAQs

Pro Kitchen Tips

• Blending - Always put liquids at the bottom of your blender. This helps the blade turn easily, which results in a smoother blend.
• Chocolate - Opt for shaved chocolate rather than blending chocolate chips. I find that chocolate chips have a waxy texture, and using the shaved chocolate really replicates the texture and flavor of the Chick Fil A version.
• Peppermint Extract - Make sure that you get "PEPPERMINT" and not just "Mint". Some of the mint extracts are actually spearmint. Using mint will result in a shake that tastes like toothpaste. So be sure to use a teaspoon of peppermint and not a teaspoon of mint.

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