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Our Copycat Chick Fil A Peppermint Milkshake is refreshing, easy to make, and a fraction of what real peppermint milkshakes cost!
Skip the drive-thru and save some extra dough by making this Copycat Peppermint Shake at home for about $6.04 for six servings. That is only a couple of dollars more than the price for one shake at Chick-Fil-A! Our recipe costs approximately $1.06 per serving!
You will love this copycat Peppermint Milkshake Chick Fil A recipe
A peppermint shake at Chick-fil-A is over $4.00. While they are so good, that is a little pricey. With our copycat recipe, you can make your own peppermint shake for a fraction of the cost.
With the sweet chocolate chips mixed with candy cane bits in ice cream form, the cool peppermint is everything you need this holiday season. In fact, the great thing about this recipe is you no longer have to be limited to indulging in this sweet treat for only two months out of the year.
The shake is a seasonal item and is only available from mid-November to early January at Chick-fil-A. But when you use our recipe, you can make it at home anytime you want without waiting in any lines to get it.
Peppermint Shake ingredients and cost
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream – $1.92
- 4 cups peppermint ice cream – $1.92
- 2 cups whole milk – $0.24
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips – $0.32
- 3 candy canes – $0.24
To find out more about how we price our recipes, check out Budget Recipes Explained. The pricing for this recipe was updated in November 2022.
Peppermint Chip Milkshake budget tips
This Copycat Chick-fil-A Peppermint Shake is a no-brainer when it comes to your budget. You can make more for less at home for the same great taste! Have a family movie night while enjoying these shakes for a fraction of the cost.
Peppermint Milkshake substitutions
You can substitute 2% or 1% milk for whole milk, but we do not recommend using skim milk.
How to make Chick Fil A Peppermint Shake
- First, add all the ingredients to the blender except the candy canes. Blend for one to two minutes.
- Next, break the candy canes in half and add them to the blender. Blend for another ten to fifteen seconds.
- Finally, pour into glasses and garnish with whipped cream, a cherry, and candy cane pieces.
***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.
Get kids involved in this Peppermint Shake
Ages 2-3: Practice counting skills with your little one as you scoop the ice cream into the blender. They can also help pour the chocolate chips in.
Ages 4-5: Have your child break the candy canes before placing them in the blender. They will also love helping to garnish each shake before serving.
Ages 6-8: This is a great recipe to let your kiddo try on their own while you watch. They may need assistance scooping the ice cream.
Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe.
Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe unsupervised while you do the happy dance in the corner!
Peppermint Chip Milkshake storage
Serve: This peppermint shake should be served immediately as it will melt quickly.
Store: You can keep the peppermint milkshake in the refrigerator for about an hour before it turns into soup.
Chick Fil A Peppermint Milkshake FAQs
This famous shake is known for its strong peppermint flavor. The shake has a vanilla ice cream base with the addition of peppermint candy and chocolate flakes. It is a match made in Heaven!
A Chick-Fil-A Peppermint Shake has 660 calories. Our recipe has 441 calories per one-cup serving. We also believe in enjoying all things in moderation and apply this motto to desserts.
You can typically order the peppermint shake from the restaurant beginning in mid-November until the beginning of January. Our tip is to stock up on peppermint ice cream from the store while it is in stock so you can enjoy this Copycat Peppermint Milkshake longer than that!
More Copycat Recipes:
- Chick-Fil-A Copycat Frosted Lemonade
- Olive Garden Gnocchi Soup
- Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce
- Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham
- Copycat Olive Garden Fettuccine Alfredo
- Panda Express Chow Mein
- Olive Garden Lemon Cream Cake
- Panda Express Orange Chicken Copycat
- Grinch Pancakes
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Chick Fil A Peppermint Shake Copycat Recipe
Recipe Cost 6.04 Serving Cost 1.06Equipment
- ice cream scoop
- Liquid measuring cup
- High-power blender
Ingredients
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream
- 4 cups peppermint ice cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or regular
- 3 candy canes
GARNISHES:
- whipped cream optional
- maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Add the ice cream, milk, and chocolate chips to a blender and blend on HIGH speed for 1 ½ – 2 minutes.
- Break candy canes into smaller pieces and add them to the blender. Blend for 10-15 seconds.
- Garnish with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry (both optional).
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Notes
- Instead of candy canes, you can use round peppermint candies.
- This milkshake has a nice subtle peppermint flavor, just like Chick Fil A’s. If you’d like more of a peppermint punch, use all peppermint ice cream and no vanilla.
Lisalia says
Hooray for a copycat recipe for my FAVORITE milkshake. I wait all year to have this. But now I can have it anytime at home. It’s so yummy!
Jess Jankowski says
Yes to enjoying it all year long!
Ashley says
I was craving a Chickfila shake but didn’t want to make the drive. This one tastes amazing and satisfied my craving!
Jess Jankowski says
Woohoo Ashley, that’s awesome!
Shanna A says
I am so excite I can make these at home now. My husbands going to be excited that he is not spending a small fortune on them.
Jess Jankowski says
Absolutely Shanna!
Jessica Formicola says
Copycat recipes are the best! I will be saving a lot of money this year by making these at home instead- thanks for sharing!
Jess Jankowski says
Copycat recipes are our favorite!
Priya Lakshminarayan says
Looks so tempting…trying this now…cant wait!
Jess Jankowski says
Enjoy Priya!
Laura says
I love that you managed to cut down the cost AND the calories in this shake. What a great alternative.
Jess Jankowski says
It’s a win-win for sure!
Ryan Paul Barnett says
Do not blend for the long periods of time if you have a Vitamix. Also, put everything in at once and blend for 50 seconds on level 6. Perfect blend.
Jess Jankowski says
Ryan, thanks for sharing your tips for making this recipe using a Vitamix. As each blender is different, this is helpful information! Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Meggy says
I have a vitamix and followed your tip and it was spot on. This came out so perfect, you couldn’t tell the difference between this and the real thing. Thanks!
Jess Jankowski says
Woohoo! So glad you loved it! Thanks for letting us know!
Meggy says
In a pinch if the store is out of peppermint ice cream, could we use mint chocolate chip?
Jess Jankowski says
Hi, we haven’t tested that but it would be an ok substitute. Not quite the same as peppermint so it will have a slightly different taste.
Carla says
We have been making peppermint milkshakes for over 20 years in our home as a Christmas Eve tradition!
Glad to see others like this too!
Jess Jankowski says
Isn’t it the best!?! I love that tradition of yours!