Copycat Chick Fil A Peppermint Shake

Name: Copycat Chick-fil-A Peppermint Shake
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
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; whipped cream (optional); maraschino cherry

The recipe prices will vary based on fluctuating grocery costs. Please use what is posted as a guide.

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!

We are Chick-Fil-A lovers and get cravings for it so often we have to make it at home to stay on budget. Two of our favorite copycat recipes we have on repeat in our homes are our Frosted Lemonade and Chick-Fil-A Sauce.

The finished Chick Fil A Peppermint Shake in a mug with a straw.

Peppermint Milkshake

The holidays are best when spent with family, friends, and a peppermint shake in your hand! A peppermint shake makes the holidays that much sweeter. Are you even celebrating the holidays if you have not waited in line for one of these seasonal shakes at Chick-Fil-A? 🙂

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. Now you can make it at home anytime you want without waiting in any lines to get it.

A peppermint shake at Chick-Fil-A is over $4.00. While they are so good, that is a little pricey, especially when you love their shakes as much as we do. We can make them at home for a fraction of the cost and still get our peppermint fix!

Ingredients & Estimated Cost:

Recipe Cost: $6.04

Per Serving: $1.06

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.

A close up picture of the peppermint milkshake with candy cane pieces on top.

How to make Copycat Chick-Fil-A Peppermint Milkshake

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.

The peppermint milkshake in the blended.

Recipe Variations and Substitutions

You can substitute 2% or 1% milk for whole milk, but we do not recommend using skim milk.

Storage Tips

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.

Recipe FAQs

What does Chick-fil-A put in the peppermint milkshake?

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!

How many calories are in chick fil peppermint milkshake?

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.

How long does Chick-fil-A have the peppermint milkshake?

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!

An overhead picture of all of the ingredients needed to make this Copycat Chick Fil A Peppermint Milkshake

Get Kids Involved

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!

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.

An overhead picture of a mug class of peppermint milkshake with whipped cream.

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