Homemade Classic Milkshakes with Fun Toppings
Homemade Classic Milkshakes with Fun Toppings
Ingredients
For the Vanilla Milkshake Base (makes 2)
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
- 1 cup whole milk, cold
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Milkshake Base (makes 2)
- 4 cups chocolate ice cream, slightly softened
- 1 cup whole milk, cold
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, optional, for richer flavor
For the Toppings
- 1 can whipped cream
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles
- 4 maraschino cherries, with stems
- 1/2 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
Instructions
- 1
Chill four tall glasses in the freezer for at least 5 minutes. This helps keep the milkshakes colder for longer.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
To make two vanilla milkshakes, combine 4 cups of slightly softened vanilla ice cream, 1 cup of cold whole milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Pour the vanilla milkshake mixture evenly into two of the chilled glasses.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Rinse the blender thoroughly. To make two chocolate milkshakes, combine 4 cups of slightly softened chocolate ice cream, 1 cup of cold whole milk, and 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder (if using) in the blender. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Pour the chocolate milkshake mixture evenly into the remaining two chilled glasses.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Generously top each milkshake with a dollop of whipped cream. Drizzle with chocolate syrup, sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles, and crown each with a maraschino cherry. For extra texture, add crushed chocolate sandwich cookies.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Serve the milkshakes immediately with a straw and a long spoon to enjoy all the delicious toppings.
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Homemade Classic Milkshakes with Fun Toppings
Ingredients
For the Vanilla Milkshake Base (makes 2)
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
- 1 cup whole milk, cold
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Milkshake Base (makes 2)
- 4 cups chocolate ice cream, slightly softened
- 1 cup whole milk, cold
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, optional, for richer flavor
For the Toppings
- 1 can whipped cream
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles
- 4 maraschino cherries, with stems
- 1/2 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
Instructions
- 1
Chill four tall glasses in the freezer for at least 5 minutes. This helps keep the milkshakes colder for longer.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
To make two vanilla milkshakes, combine 4 cups of slightly softened vanilla ice cream, 1 cup of cold whole milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Pour the vanilla milkshake mixture evenly into two of the chilled glasses.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Rinse the blender thoroughly. To make two chocolate milkshakes, combine 4 cups of slightly softened chocolate ice cream, 1 cup of cold whole milk, and 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder (if using) in the blender. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Pour the chocolate milkshake mixture evenly into the remaining two chilled glasses.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Generously top each milkshake with a dollop of whipped cream. Drizzle with chocolate syrup, sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles, and crown each with a maraschino cherry. For extra texture, add crushed chocolate sandwich cookies.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Serve the milkshakes immediately with a straw and a long spoon to enjoy all the delicious toppings.