I first made this recipe for Peppermint Milkshakes on my blog in December of 2008 when I literally threw three ingredients together in a blender for my kids instead of taking them to get peppermint ice cream. Since then, I have been making these religiously for parties and for my 3 kids. It has been one of the most heavenly requested recipes from my children’s friends who have come to my house and tried them. Whenever I’m invited to a holiday party, I typically get asked to make these. This past sunday night, I made them for 28 people, and it was beyond an absolute hit. So many requested me to post the infamous recipe one more time so they can make them for their family Christmas events. Here it is…Enjoy!
Peppermint Milkshakes
Prep Times:
15 minutes
Yield:
12 servings
Ingredients:
8 cups vanilla ice cream or low-fat vanilla yogurt
2 cups skim milk
1 cup crushed peppermint candies (about 50)
Whipped topping, peppermint sticks, crushed peppermint
Preparation:
1. Combine ice cream, milk and crushed peppermint in a container of an electric blender; cover and process until smooth. Repeat procedure with remaining ingredients. Serve in small glasses topped with whipped cream, peppermint sticks and crushed peppermint.
Tip: I crushed the peppermint in a food processor. Another way is to put candy in a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; seal. Using a hammer, rolling pin or flat side of a meat mallet, pound the candy on a sturdy countertop until crushed.
yumm !! happy holidays 🙂
easy, delish, festive. Love this one!
oh oh, yes please!!
My guys love milkshakes, smoothies etc. and would love to move further south right into your house!! 🙂
so pretty and pink… peppermint is definitely one of my favorite things about this time of year!
Genius! A must make for the season-my kids (and me!) will love these!
OMG! To die for
Fabulous photo Alison. I have heard about these from everyone talking for a while…glad to see the recipe
It’s my birthday today and I think I’ll have to make this as a treat for myself. It looks amazing and your pictures are gorgeous! Do you think this would work with Greek yogurt? Thanks!
Kelly, you could try it for sure. I bet so! Let me know!!
ooh, these look soooo good. i have everything in the house i need to make one right now – i think i’ll treat myself to a mid-day milkshake!
Yum!!
Can’t believe you made 28 of these! Your blender sure got a workout. Super festive drink for the holidays.
Such a fun holiday treat! I’d need to buy a much better blender to make them for 28.
Barbara, you can just do it in two batches
These were delicious, Alison! Thanks for making them for the group-
What a festive treat! Throw some booze in there and you’re golden!
So beautiful and perfect for every occasion!
oh YUM!!! I love this!
I love peppermint everything this time of the year!
Love this! Yum!
Happy Holidays!
looks fantastic!!! so easy and such a great idea. my hubby would love it.
I’m going to see my mom this weekend and HAVE to make this for her. She LOVES peppermint stick ice cream, and now that Friendly’s has shut down, she’s lost her supplier. So excited to whip this up for her! Happy New Year !
We have made this for years. It is our tradition when we take down the Christmas tree. We take all the left over candy canes and stick ’em in the blender and then we add them to either vanilla ice cream or chocolate ice cream along with the skim milk.