Copycat Chick Fil A Peppermint Milkshake - Easy Budget Recipes (2024)

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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!

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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

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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Chick Fil A Peppermint Milkshake 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!

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Chick Fil A Peppermint Shake Copycat Recipe

Recipe Cost 6.04

Serving Cost 1.06

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Our Copycat Chick Fil A Peppermint Milkshake is refreshing, easy to make, and costs a fraction of what real peppermint milkshakes costs!

Servings: 6 people

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Equipment

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

US Customary – Metric

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.

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Comments

Lisalia says
November 18, 2020 at 11:52 pm

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!
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- Jess Jankowski says
  November 19, 2020 at 10:36 am
  
  Yes to enjoying it all year long!
Ashley says
November 19, 2020 at 11:11 am

I was craving a Chickfila shake but didn’t want to make the drive. This one tastes amazing and satisfied my craving!
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- Jess Jankowski says
  November 19, 2020 at 2:13 pm
  
  Woohoo Ashley, that’s awesome!
Shanna A says
December 1, 2020 at 10:42 am

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.
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- Jess Jankowski says
  December 2, 2020 at 3:26 pm
  
  Absolutely Shanna!
Jessica Formicola says
December 1, 2020 at 10:46 am

Copycat recipes are the best! I will be saving a lot of money this year by making these at home instead- thanks for sharing!
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- Jess Jankowski says
  December 2, 2020 at 3:25 pm
  
  Copycat recipes are our favorite!
Priya Lakshminarayan says
December 1, 2020 at 11:10 am

Looks so tempting…trying this now…cant wait!
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- Jess Jankowski says
  December 2, 2020 at 3:25 pm
  
  Enjoy Priya!
Laura says
December 1, 2020 at 11:32 am

I love that you managed to cut down the cost AND the calories in this shake. What a great alternative.
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- Jess Jankowski says
  December 2, 2020 at 3:25 pm
  
  It’s a win-win for sure!
Ryan Paul Barnett says
January 4, 2021 at 8:38 pm

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.
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- Jess Jankowski says
  January 5, 2021 at 6:38 am
  
  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
  November 28, 2022 at 7:07 pm
  
  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
  November 28, 2022 at 10:11 pm
  
  Woohoo! So glad you loved it! Thanks for letting us know!
Meggy says
November 15, 2022 at 12:08 pm

In a pinch if the store is out of peppermint ice cream, could we use mint chocolate chip?
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- Jess Jankowski says
  November 15, 2022 at 2:00 pm
  
  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
December 15, 2022 at 9:07 am

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!
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- Jess Jankowski says
  December 19, 2022 at 7:43 am
  
  Isn’t it the best!?! I love that tradition of yours!

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FAQs

Does Chick-fil-A still have peppermint milkshakes 2024? ›

The holiday season marks the return of several seasonal food items, including the iconic Chick-fil-A Peppermint Chip Milkshake. The milkshake will be available at participating locations starting November 13 and continuing through January 6, 2024.

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What is the mint drink from Chick-fil-A? ›

What are the Watermelon Mint beverages? Watermelon Mint Sunjoy: A combination of our Sunjoy^® beverage (Chick-fil-A^® Lemonade and freshly brewed Sweetened Iced Tea), mixed with watermelon and mint flavors for a refreshing taste. Also available with combinations of Chick-fil-A^® Diet Lemonade or Unsweetened Iced Tea.

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What's in Chick-fil-A peppermint milkshake? ›

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Available seasonally for a limited time, this festive peppermint flavored milkshake is made with Chick-fil-A Icedream® dessert and features chips of peppermint bark, topped off with whipped cream and a cherry.

What is Chick-fil-A Icedream? ›

A delicious, frozen dairy treat with an old-fashioned vanilla taste.

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Can you mix Chick-fil-A milkshakes? ›

You need not feel guilty for asking for some customizations to your Chick-fil-A order. According to an employee who posted on Reddit, you can mix any milkshake flavors and you can add oreo bits to any milkshake you create.

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What does Chick Fil A call their half tea half lemonade? ›

A refreshing combination of our classic Chick-fil-A® Lemonade and freshly-brewed Sweetened Iced Tea.

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What is the green drink from Chick Fil A? ›

Frosted Key Lime is a refreshing, hand-spun treat made by adding natural Key Lime flavor to Chick-fil-A® Lemonade (or Diet Lemonade) and combining with our famous vanilla Icedream®.

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What is the summer drink at Chick Fil A? ›

A combination of our Sunjoy® beverage (Chick-fil-A® Lemonade and freshly-brewed Sweetened Iced Tea), mixed with mango and passion fruit flavors for a refreshing taste. Also available with combinations of Chick-fil-A® Diet Lemonade or Unsweetened Iced Tea.

Is there chocolate in Chick-Fil-A's peppermint milkshake? ›

With creamy vanilla ice cream, peppermint candies, and both semisweet chocolate chips and white chocolate chips, this milkshake is like no other. It might not come with a side of chicken nuggets or chicken minis, but we think it's every bit as delicious and slurpable.

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How long is the Chick-Fil-A peppermint milkshake around? ›

This peppermint milkshake has made a comeback every year since 2008.

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How much is a large peppermint milkshake at Chick-Fil-A? ›

The cost of the milkshake was $4.29, but with tax the total was $4.61. Since it is a holiday special milkshake it is a bit more costly than their typical chocolate, vanilla, strawberry or cookies and cream flavors.

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What ice cream does Chick-Fil-A use for milkshake? ›

For starters, Chick-fil-A's milkshakes don't actually have ice cream at their base but rather the chain's signature Icedream "frozen dairy treat," which Chron reports cannot officially be labeled as ice cream because it does not have the amount of butterfat required by the government to fit the official definition.

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Why does Chick-Fil-A no longer have large milkshakes? ›

Why will you no longer offer milkshakes or specialty drinks in large sizes? We recently removed and consolidated select menu offerings, including our large milkshakes, so we can continue to serve quality food as efficiently as possible, and to make room for future menu items. Was this answer helpful?

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What kind of ice cream does Chick-Fil-A use for their shakes? ›

The truth about Chick-fil-A's ice cream is that it doesn't have enough fat to actually be called ice cream. In turn, this is the primary difference between "Icedream" and real ice cream. According to the restaurant's website, "Icedream" is made with nonfat milk and milk fat.

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How long is peppermint shake at Chick-Fil-A? ›

The shake will be available Nov. 13 and will remain on the menu until Jan. 6 or while supplies last. In addition, Chick-fil-A will also have two new coffee items — Frosted Peppermint Chip Coffee and Peppermint Iced Coffee.

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Is Chick-Fil-A still selling the peppermint shake? ›

Chick-fil-A's Peppermint Milkshake Is Already Back for 2023.