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    Dessert » Copycat Chick Fil A Peppermint Milkshake

    Published: Nov 30, 2020 · Modified: Mar 7, 2022 by Kadee

    Copycat Chick Fil A Peppermint Milkshake

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    Skip the drive thru and make this seasonable favorite at home - year round!  This Copycat Chick Fil A Peppermint Milkshake - a version that is only available a few months out of the year.  With a handful of ingredients and a few minutes you'll be able to enjoy this treat whenever you want.

    Chick Fil A peppermint milk shake in a tall glass topped with whipped cream, a cherry, and a peppermint stick. There are peppermint candies scattered around it.

    What Is A Chick Fil A Peppermint Shake?

    A shake 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.

    Three glasses filled with Chick Fil A peppermint milkshake. There are tiny bowls of cherries to the side and peppermint candies scattered around the glasses.

    What Do I Need To Make A Peppermint Milkshake?

    You'll need:

    • 8 candy canes
    • 1 cup milk
    • ¼ cup shaved semisweet chocolate (from a semi sweet chocolate baking bar)
    • 4 cups ice cream (about 8 scoops)
    • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract

    Ingredients needed to make a peppermint shake on a baking tray.

    How Do I Make A Chick Fil A Peppermint Shake?

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

    I opted for shaved chocolate rather than blending chocolate chips.  I find that chocolate chips have a waxy texture, and using the shaved chocolate really replicated the texture and flavor of the Chick Fil A version.

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

    3. Add Milk.

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

    4. Top with shaved chocolate.

    How to prepare a peppermint milkshake.

    5. Pour in peppermint extract.

    6. Add in ice cream.

    7. Pulse until you get your desired consistency.

    8. Pour into 4 glasses and top with whipped cream.

    How to prepare a peppermint milkshake.

    Chick Fil A Peppermint Milkshake Q&A

    What should I top my shake with?

    Sometimes I like my shakes as is - I skip the whipped cream and sprinkles.  But with this shake I love a dollop of whipped cream, ALWAYS a cherry, and a dusting of crushed candy cane.

    Do you have a blender you recommend?

    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.

    Why is my milkshake not thick?

    This shake should be able to be sipped thru a straw.  Some shakes served a restaurants these days aren't milkshakes but rather stirred soft serve.  If you prefer a thicker shake, add more ice cream.

    Two glasses filled with Chick Fil A peppermint milkshake. Both are topped with whipped cream and a cherry,

    Peppermint FTW

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    A close up of the top of Chick Fil A peppermint shake.

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    Four glasses filled with peppermint shake.

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    Chick Fil A peppermint milk shake in a tall glass topped with whipped cream, a cherry, and a peppermint stick. There are peppermint candies scattered around it.

    Peppermint Milk Shake

    Skip the drive thru and make this seasonable favorite at home - year round!  This peppermint milkshake is a copycat of the famous Chick Fil A versions that is only available a few months out of the year.  With a handful of ingredients and a few minutes you'll be able to enjoy this treat whenever you want.
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: beverage, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 485kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup semi sweet chocolate shaved (from a semi-sweet chocolate baking bar)
    • 8 candy canes
    • 1 cup milk
    • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
    • 4 cups vanilla ice cream

    Instructions

    • Shave your chocolate bar using a microplane or cheese grater.
    • Crush your candy canes into pebble sized piece by pulsing them in a blender.
    • Add Milk. Pro Tip: always put liquids in the bottom of your blender.  This allows the blade to turn and blend your items.
    • Top with shaved chocolate.
    • Pour in peppermint extract.
    • Add in ice cream.
    • Pulse until you get your desired consistency.
    • Pour into 4 glasses and top with whipped cream.

    Video

    Notes

    I opted for shaved chocolate rather than blending chocolate chips.  I find that chocolate chips have a waxy texture, and using the shaved chocolate really replicated the texture and flavor of the Chick Fil A version.
    What should I top my shake with?
    Sometimes I like my shakes as is - I skip the whipped cream and sprinkles.  But with this shake I love a dollop of whipped cream, ALWAYS a cherry, and a dusting of crushed candy cane.
    Do you have a blender you recommend?
    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.
    Why is my milkshake not thick?
    This shake should be able to be sipped thru a straw.  Some shakes served a restaurants these days aren't milkshakes but rather stirred soft serve.  If you prefer a thicker shake, add more ice cream.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 655IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Madison says

      November 30, 2020 at 4:49 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great recipe!! Make this ever year

      Reply
      • John says

        November 27, 2021 at 5:43 pm

        5 stars
        This is a Great recipe. I just made it tonight and it turned out perfectly.

        Reply

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