Copycat Chick-fil-A Peppermint Milkshake – I Heart Naptime

This tastes just like the Chick-fil-A peppermint milkshake! This copycat recipe is easy to make at home and is thick and creamy with peppermint flavor and chocolate chips.

Why I Love This Easy Peppermint Milkshake

• Holiday favorite: Skip the drive thru and save money! This copycat Chick-Fil-A peppermint milkshake tastes just like the restaurant version, you can even make Chick-fil-A nuggets, too!
• Easy to make: This holiday peppermint milkshake is so easy the kids can make it! All you need is ice cream, peppermint extra, candy canes and chocolate chips.

Recipe Ingredients

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• Ice cream: Any other high quality brand will work. You could even use a peppermint ice cream or chocolate ice cream.
• Milk: I used whole milk which adds a creamier taste, but you can use any type.
• Peppermint extract: This is different than mint extract, which is usually spearmint.
• Peppermint candy canes: Crushing them will make them easier to mix in to the peppermint shake. I crush extra for garnish. You can also use peppermint candies.
• Chocolate chips: I used semi-sweet chocolate chips but any will work even chopped chocolate bar. Shaved chocolate would taste great too.

How to Make a Chick-Fil-A Peppermint Milkshake

Layer your ingredients in a high power blender with the milk first, softened vanilla ice cream next, peppermint extract and crushed candy canes. Blend until smooth.

Add chocolate chips and pulse a few times. Top with whipped cream and additional candy canes.

Recipe Tips

• Peppermint bark: If you have leftover Christmas peppermint bark, it could used in this Chick-Fil-A peppermint milkshake in place of crushed candy canes and chocolate chips.
• Layering in the blender: Always place liquid ingredients first to help the blender blade to rotate easily. I find that it helps to soften my ice cream, too.
• Thicker shake: Add more ice cream for a thicker peppermint chip milkshake. Do not add ice, it will water it down and change the consistency.
• Thinner shake: Add more milk until desired consistency is reached.
• Dairy free candy cane milkshake: Replace with your favorite dairy-free vanilla ice cream that is oat, soy or nut-based. I find that oat based ice cream and milk is creamier.
• Garnish: For a real holiday treat, garnish with homemade whipped cream, a candy cane or maraschino cherry and crushed candy cane pieces.

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Copycat Chick-fil-A Peppermint Milkshake

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This tastes just like the Chick-Fil-A peppermint milkshake! This copycat recipe is easy to make at home and is thick and creamy with peppermint flavor and chocolate chips.

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 10 minutes mins

• Blend ice cream, milk, peppermint extract and candy canes: Add 2 cups vanilla ice cream, 1/3 cup milk, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract and 4 crushed candy canes in a blender. Blend until smooth.

• Add chocolate chips: Add in 1/4 cup chocolate chips to the blender and pulse a few times.

• Add toppings: top with whipped cream and extra crushed candy canes.

Notes: Make sure you are using peppermint extract, and not mint extract. If the milkshake is too thin, add a little extra ice cream.  Similarly, if it’s too thick, add a dash of milk.

Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 672IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

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