Chick-fil-A Cookies and Cream Milkshake

The first time I recreated this Chick-fil-A favorite at home, my family couldn’t believe it wasn’t from the drive-thru. This cookies and cream milkshake brings together velvety vanilla ice cream and chunks of chocolate sandwich cookies for that perfect balance of smooth and crunchy textures. Unlike those disappointingly thin fast-food versions, this copycat recipe creates a thick, luxurious milkshake that stands up to a spoon while still being sippable through a straw. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings or serving as a special weekend treat!

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Why This Recipe Works

This milkshake succeeds by focusing on quality ingredients and proper proportions. Using premium vanilla ice cream with less air whipped in creates a richer base, while the higher ice cream-to-milk ratio delivers that authentic thick texture Chick-fil-A is known for. Leaving the cookie pieces chunky rather than pulverized gives you that signature cookies and cream experience with identifiable bits of cookie in every sip. The result is a restaurant-quality milkshake that’s actually better than the original.

Ingredients

• Vanilla ice cream – Provides the creamy, sweet base of the milkshake
• Whole milk – Creates the perfect consistency and adds richness
• Oreo cookies – Delivers the signature chocolate cookie crunch and flavor
• Whipped cream – Adds a light, airy topping for visual appeal and texture contrast
• Maraschino cherries – Provides a classic milkshake garnish and pop of color

Ingredient Notes

Higher-quality vanilla ice cream contains less air whipped into it than less expensive brands. Less air means a thicker, more decadent shake, and a few extra bucks per gallon is totally worth it.

Believe it or not, using whole milk makes a huge difference to the flavor. Now is not the time to try to save a few calories with skim or low-fat milk. But, if that is all you have, you can use it. 

Any brand of chocolate sandwich cookies is fine for this copycat Chick fil A milkshake recipe.

How to Make Chick Fil A Cookies and Cream Milkshake

To make an Oreo shake:

1. Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a plastic bag. Use a rolling pin or a heavy bottle to crush the cookies into large chunks. 
2. Pour the milk into the jar of the blender, and then add the ice cream. Putting the milk in first helps to prevent the blender from getting stuck.
3. Blend the ice cream and milk on the SHAKE or SMOOTHIE setting until smooth. You may need to stop blending several times and use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides. 
4. Add the crushed Oreos to the blender and pulse a few times to incorporate the cookies fully. Don’t over-blend. 
5. Divide the milkshake into two serving glasses. 
6. Garnish each shake with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.
7. Serve with a long-handled spoon and an extra-wide straw!

What to Serve With an Oreo Shake

A Chick fil A cookie and cream milkshake doesn’t need much else to make it memorable, but if the shake itself isn’t filling enough, try serving it with a chicken sandwich, hot dog, or the best backyard burger ever. 

If you are the kind of person who loves to dip fries into their shakes, you’ll want to try making these fantastic Homemade Potato Wedges. 

Variations and Substitutions

Ice Cream Options:

• Premium vanilla bean ice cream – For visible vanilla flecks and more intense flavor
• Chocolate ice cream – Creates a double chocolate experience with the Oreos
• Cookies and cream ice cream – For an extra-intense cookies and cream flavor

Cookie Options:

• Flavored Oreos – Try mint, golden, or seasonal varieties for unique twists
• Chocolate chip cookies – For a different but equally delicious cookie shake
• Newman-O’s or other chocolate sandwich cookies – Work perfectly as alternatives

Dietary Modifications:

• Dairy-free – Use plant-based ice cream and milk alternatives
• Lower sugar – Use a low-sugar ice cream and reduced-sugar cookies
• Gluten-free – Substitute gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies

Flavor Boosters

• Add a splash of vanilla extract for enhanced vanilla flavor
• Mix in a tablespoon of chocolate syrup for a more chocolatey experience
• Use chocolate milk instead of regular whole milk
• Add a drop of peppermint extract for a mint cookies and cream shake

Storage and Serving

• Best served: Immediately after preparation while thick and cold
• Storage: Not recommended for long-term storage as separation occurs
• If necessary: Store leftovers in a sealed container in the freezer for up to 2 hours
• To revive: Let frozen shake thaw for 15 minutes, then blend again briefly

More Copycat Chick Fil A Drinks

• Chick Fil A Lemonade
• Chick Fil A Sweet Tea
• Frosted Coffee
• Frosted Lemonade
• Peach Milkshake
• Peppermint Milkshake
• Sunjoy

Favorite Milkshake Recipes

• Banana Milkshake
• Coconut Milkshake
• Eggnog Milkshake
• Lucky Charms Milkshake
• Rice Krispie Milkshake
• Shamrock Shake

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