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This copycat Chick-Fil A peppermint milkshake is an easy recipe with all the delicious flavor of our favorite holiday treat. The best part is that now you don’t even have to go to a fast food restaurant to enjoy it. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make this festive peppermint treat any time you want!

If you’re like me, you can’t get enough of the creamy and delicious holiday peppermint shake from Chick-Fil-A! This copycat version peppermint shake recipe tastes just like the real thing, plus it’s cheaper, and you don’t need to leave your house to get it!

Smooth vanilla ice cream, cool peppermint extract, rich chocolate, and crushed candy canes combine to create this delicious treat that’s full of holiday minty flavor. The sweet and delicious taste and rich creamy texture make this easy copycat recipe the perfect holiday season indulgence.

Copycat Chick Fil A Peppermint Milkshake from above

Why We Love This Recipe

Tastes like the original – This peppermint chip milkshake tastes exactly like the seasonal peppermint shake available for a limited time at Chick-Fil-A. It’s a cool and delicious treat for your taste buds!

Perfect for the holidays – The cool and creamy peppermint flavor is a holiday classic, making this a perfect drink to accompany all your fun during the winter months, like tree decorating and Christmas movie nights.

Enjoy it all year – While your local Chick-Fil-A only sells these for a limited time, you can make this peppermint milkshake recipe all year long!

It’s Easy – There are just a few basic ingredients, and the blender does all the work, so this recipe is super easy with minimal clean-up.

Ingredients

Vanilla ice cream
Crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
White chocolate chips
Peppermint extract
Whole milk
Whipped cream for topping
Maraschino cherries for topping

How to Make a Copycat Chick Fil A Peppermint Milkshake

Step 1: Add ice cream to your blender.

Step 2: Add the chocolate chips and white chocolate chips.

Chocolate chips and ice cream in blender

Step 3: Add the crushed mints and peppermint flavoring.

Crushed peppermint candies added to blender

Step 4: Pour milk over the top.

Milk for peppermint milkshake in blender

Step 5: Blend the mixture until smooth. If needed, you can add more milk for a thinner consistency, or more ice cream for a thicker shake.

Step 6: Pour your shake into a glass and top it with whipped cream. Place a maraschino cherry on top of the whipped cream.

Copycat Chick Fil A Peppermint Milkshake with whipped cream and a cherry

Tips & Tricks

Make this already simple recipe even quicker and easier by starting with peppermint ice cream, rather than vanilla ice cream and peppermint extract. You can also use crushed peppermint bark in place of the chocolate chips and candy cane pieces.
Drizzle some chocolate syrup around the inside of the glass before pouring in the shake to give it some delicious chocolate peppermint flavor.
The best way to produce the perfect peppermint flavor is with pure peppermint extract rather than imitation. Also avoid buying the plain mint extract. The plain mint is usually spearmint, which won’t produce the correct flavor.
One of my favorite things about this shake is that you can make it a boozy holiday drink just by adding some delicious peppermint schnapps!

Can I Freeze the Peppermint Shake?

This sweet treat is best consumed immediately after you make it, but you can freeze it for up to 24 hours. Cover your glass with plastic wrap before freezing, then allow the shake to thaw slightly and stir well before drinking.

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