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    Home » Recipes » Desserts (No Bake) » Peppermint Milkshakes

    PUBLISHED: December 13, 2022 • By Toni Dash 7 Comments

    Peppermint Milkshakes

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    This rich, creamy Peppermint Milkshake recipe is a perfect sweet treat for the holiday season. Full of peppermint candies or candy cane pieces, it’s special treat during the winter months.

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    Creamy vanilla ice cream, peppermint candy and pure peppermint extract blend together into a delicious holiday traditions. Most people don’t think about ice cream during the winter months but one sip of this milkshake and you’ll be hooked. It’s easy to make at home and for a fraction of the cost.

    This peppermint shake can be made any time of the year not just the month of December which is when most peppermint milkshakes are available at a local restaurant.

    If you love these flavors try our Arctic Peppermint Mocha Shake or Rich Peppermint Hot Chocolate recipe too.

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    • Recipe Ingredient Notes
    • How to make Peppermint Milkshake
    • Variations
    • Frequently Asked Questions
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    Recipe Ingredient Notes

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    Whole milk or 2% milk. We use full fat dairy milk to get the richest flavor in this peppermint milkshake. Any type of milk would work (lower fat dairy or plant milk) it just might not be as rich in flavor.

    Vanilla ice cream. Any type of vanilla ice cream can be used. Vanilla frozen yogurt or plant-based vanilla ice ‘cream’ too; it just may not be as rich.

    Peppermint extract. This can be found in the baking area of the grocery store or online. It gives a great peppermint flavor along with peppermint candies. Use pure peppermint extract for the best flavor.

    Peppermint candies. You can use starlight mints or mini candy canes for this.

    How to make Peppermint Milkshake

    STEP 1. Crush candies

    Add the peppermint candies to a ziplock bag and seal it shut. Using a kitchen hammer, pound the candies with light- to medium pressure to crush them (photo 1). You’ll want some pieces that are bigger and some that are smaller.

    peppermint milkshake recipe steps

    STEP 2. Blend

    Combine the ice cream, milk, peppermint extract and the crushed candies in a blender (photo 2).

    Blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes (photo 3).

    STEP 3. Serve

    Serve in chilled glasses and top with whipped cream, additional peppermints, or candy canes (photo 4). 

    Variations

    Add some chocolate. If you love a peppermint chocolate combination drizzle in some chocolate syrup before blending. OR substitute chocolate ice cream for the vanilla ice cream.

    Peppermint Bark Milkshake. Instead of adding crushed peppermint candies and chocolate syrup you can add peppermint bark. It will create more of a peppermint chip milkshake.

    Use peppermint ice cream. This can be difficult to find outside the holiday season but if you can find it you can shortcut and replace the vanilla ice cream and candies. If you add the candies it will give bursts of peppermint throughout the milkshake.

    Add some liquor! Adding some peppermint schnaps or creme de menthe turns this best milkshake into a cocktail. Use clear creme de menthe unless you want the milkshake to be green.

    peppermint milkshakes on tray.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I need to use both peppermint extract and peppermint candies?

    Yes. The extract flavors the milkshake overall. The crushed candies give a burst of peppermint flavor or peppermint chip consistency. If only using the candies the milkshake as a whole won’t be fully peppermint flavored.

    Can I store leftover milkshake?

    Unfortunately this doesn’t work well. If it’s in the freezer it will hard freeze. If it’s in the refrigerator it will liquefy. Make and drink it is our recommendation!

    Can I just use peppermint ice cream?

    Yes if you can find it! Strangely enough it’s not the easiest flavor to find even during the holidays. If you want to use it you can swap it for the vanilla ice cream and omit the peppermint extract. Depending on the ice cream consistency you can still add the crushed candies or not.

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    Peppermint Milkshakes

    Wintery fresh Peppermint Milkshakes are a delicious treat during the holidays or anytime you have a peppermint ice cream craving. Easy recipe.
    5 from 52 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 milkshakes
    Calories: 427kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Equipment

    Blender

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup peppermint candies or mini candy canes
    • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
    • ½ cup whole milk or 2% milk
    • ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
    • Whipped cream and crushed peppermints or candy canes for topping

    Instructions

    • Add the peppermint candies to a ziplock bag and seal it shut. Using a rolling pin or meat tenderizer, pound the candies with light- to medium pressure to crush them.
      NOTE: You want some pieces that are bigger and some that are smaller for a peppermint chip effect in the milkshake.
      ⅓ cup peppermint candies or mini candy canes
    • Add the ice cream, milk, peppermint extract and the crushed candies to a blender.
      2 cups vanilla ice cream, ½ cup whole milk or 2% milk, ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
    • Blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. There will be some peppermint candy chips.
    • Serve in two chilled glasses and top with whipped cream, additional peppermints, or candy canes.
      Whipped cream and crushed peppermints or candy canes for topping

    Notes

    Variations
    Add some chocolate. If you love a peppermint chocolate combination drizzle in some chocolate syrup before blending. OR substitute chocolate ice cream for the vanilla ice cream.
    Peppermint Bark Milkshake. Instead of adding crushed peppermint candies and chocolate syrup you can add peppermint bark. It will create more of a peppermint chip milkshake.
    Use peppermint ice cream. This can be difficult to find outside the holiday season but if you can find it you can shortcut and replace the vanilla ice cream and candies. If you add the candies it will give bursts of peppermint throughout the milkshake.
    Add some liquor! Adding some peppermint schnaps or creme de menthe turns this best milkshake into a cocktail. Use clear creme de menthe unless you want the milkshake to be green.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 655IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Kim says

      December 17, 2022 at 10:31 am

      5 stars
      We made these the other night for a Christmas movie marathon and they were SO good! Making them again when the kids get home for the holidays.

      Reply
    2. Paula K says

      December 13, 2022 at 12:01 pm

      5 stars
      What a treat! These are so fun and festive and my kids really enjoyed them.

      Reply
    3. Grace says

      December 13, 2022 at 9:18 am

      5 stars
      These were great. I may have spiked them too lol.

      Reply
    4. Tammy says

      December 13, 2022 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! I’m definitely an ice cream in winter person and these hit the spot.

      Reply
    5. Charles says

      December 13, 2022 at 8:10 am

      5 stars
      Thanks Toni for brightening up my holidays with your Peppermint Candy Cane Shake! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    6. Mirlene says

      December 13, 2022 at 7:57 am

      5 stars
      This is what I needed just in time for the holiday!

      Reply
    7. Savita says

      December 13, 2022 at 7:37 am

      5 stars
      A perfect sweet drink for Christmas, loved the recipe. Easy and Quick.

      Reply

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