Do you love Oreo cookies? Our family absolutely loves those tasty treats, especially when they're whipped into a copycat Chick-fil-A cookies and cream milkshake! This delicious dessert takes just three basic ingredients and a couple minutes to make.
Try one of our other CFA copycat milkshakes, like Chick-fil-A peppermint milkshake or Chick-fil-A peach milkshake.
Ingredients
Fortunately, this drink takes only 3 basic ingredients that you probably already have in your fridge and pantry.
- Oreo Cookies: Standard Oreo cookies are the right choice here. Using Double Stuf or flavored Oreos will give you a different result.
- Vanilla Ice Cream: Chick-fil-A uses their IceDream, which is actually ice milk rather than ice cream. Use a good quality ice cream for a creamier texture.
- Milk: This thins the shake to make it blendable and drinkable. We like to use whole milk for creaminess.
- Garnish: You'll need some whipping cream and maraschino cherries. This is optional, so feel free to omit it if you're watching your calories!
See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Variations
- Mint: use mint Oreos instead and add a little peppermint extract. You can even use mint chocolate chip ice cream instead of vanilla.
- Double Stuf: this will make your shake a little bit lighter and more creamy.
- Double Chocolate: use chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla. Drizzle chocolate syrup on top of the shake.
- Blonde Shake: use the golden Oreos instead.
How to Make
Gather the ingredients. You'll need about 9 scoops of ice cream, 8 Oreo cookies, and ⅓ cup of whole milk. The whipped cream and maraschino cherries are an optional garnish.
Crush the Oreos in a zip-top plastic bag with a rolling pin.
Place the ice cream, milk, and crushed cookies in a blender.
Blend on low speed until smooth, then mix on a higher speed for a few seconds.
Pour the shake into two glasses.
If desired, garnish with the whipped cream and a cherry.
Recipe FAQs
There are 610 calories in a small Chick-fil-A milkshake, with 780 in the large. Our recipe is 603 calories for an 8-ounce serving size, which is higher, but keep in mind that we're using a higher calorie icecream. Chick-fil-A using Icedream, their signature ice milk. You can always lower the calories by using lowfat frozen yogurt instead.
Yes, they do! That's why our copycat recipe definitely includes some Oreos for the distinctive look and taste you love from the CFA shake.
A small is $3.25, and a large is $3.85. If you're making shakes for a whole family, it's cheaper to buy the ingredients and make your own at home.
Chick-fil-A uses their IceDream, which is soft-serve ice milk. Substitute with a good quality vanilla ice cream, and preferably one with a higher fat content, as it will give you a richer, creamier shake.
Serve
If you're looking for other copycat CFA drinks, you'll definitely want to try our copycat recipes for Chick-fil-A frosted lemonade, Chick-fil-A frosted sunrise, and Chick-fil-A frosted coffee.
Store
Make Ahead: Blend up the shake, pour it into glasses, and cover them with plastic wrap. You can freeze the shakes for up to 2 weeks like this. Make sure to let the shakes defrost at room temperature for 30 minutes before drinking.
Expert Tips
- Keep the ice cream in the freezer until right before you use it.
- Skip crushing the Oreos in advance if you have a powerful blender.
- Pour leftover shake into glasses, cover with plastic, and freeze until ready to enjoy.
- Omit the garnish if you're watching your calories.
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Recipe
Copycat Chick-fil-A Cookies and Cream Milkshake
Ingredients
- 8 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 2 ½ cups vanilla bean ice cream, about 9 small scoops (Blue Bunny)
- ⅓ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Place the Oreos in a zip-top bag and crush them into a powder with a rolling pin or meat mallet.
- Pour the crushed Oreos into a blender and add the vanilla ice cream and milk. Blend on low speed until smooth, then raise the speed to high for a few seconds.
- Immediately pour the milkshake into glasses and enjoy. Keep the shakes frozen by putting it in the freezer until about 15-30 minutes before you want to drink it.
- For the garnish, pour ⅔ cup of heavy whipping cream into a bowl with ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract. Whip with a handheld electric mixer until stiff, then pipe or scoop it on top of the shakes. Garnish with a cherry on top.
Notes
- If you have a very powerful blender, you can probably skip crushing the Oreos.
- Add more milk as needed to help the blender smoothly mix the ingredients together.
Nutrition
Serving sizes and nutritional information are only an estimate and may vary from your results.
Erin Phillips
I loved making this milkshake! It was easy (a big plus for me!) and tastes exactly like the Chick-fil-a shake! Thank you, Emma, for re-crafting this delicious dessert!
Emma
You're welcome, Erin! I'm so glad that you enjoyed it and found it easy to make. Thanks for your review!
Alex
This milkshake is creamy and so good that I am going to spoil my supper! The sweet Oreo flavors and soft texture of the shake is so GOOD!!
Emma
Thank you, Alex!
Beth
This milkshake looks so tasty! The maraschino cherry adds a pop of color, and the whipped cream is sweet and light. The milkshake has a lovely chocolate flavor from the Oreos, while having a nice creamy texture and taste.
Emma
Glad you enjoyed this, Beth.