McDonald’s Oreo Shamrock McFlurry is an incredible ice cream treat that combines refreshing minty flavor with Oreo cookies in a creamy frozen dessert. You can enjoy this copycat recipe on St. Patrick’s Day during Shamrock shake season or any time of year. This minty ice cream treat starts like your favorite green milkshake but adds crushed Oreo cookies to take an ordinary minty shake over the top.
The Oreo Shamrock McFlurry is a twist on McDonald’s widely popular Shamrock Shake, first appearing in 2020. What makes this special is the luxurious crunch of Oreo cookies mixed with classic vanilla ice cream and that unbeatable minty flavor and shamrock coloring.
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Why This Recipe Works
The success of this Shamrock McFlurry copycat lies in achieving the perfect balance between creamy ice cream base and crunchy Oreo pieces. Allowing the vanilla ice cream to soften slightly ensures smooth blending without over-mixing, which would create a runny consistency. The combination of mint extract and green food coloring recreates that signature Shamrock flavor and appearance while pulsing the Oreo cookies preserves their texture for that satisfying crunch McDonald’s is known for.
Seriously, what’s St. Patrick’s Day without going a little green?
Shamrock Shake vs McFlurry – What’s the Difference?
The Shamrock Shake is made with creamy vanilla ice cream blended with unmistakable minty flavor and topped with whipped topping. It was first introduced nationally in 1970 by Connecticut McDonald’s owner Hal Rosen, initially created to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Sales from this drink helped construct the very first Ronald McDonald House. The Oreo Shamrock McFlurry appeared in 2020 as a thicker ice cream treat with Oreo cookie pieces blended throughout, served in a cup rather than as a drinkable shake.Â
Shamrock McFlurry Ingredients
For the McFlurry Base
- Vanilla ice cream – Provides the creamy foundation and classic flavor that pairs perfectly with mint
- Half and half – Creates the perfect consistency for blending while maintaining richness
- Mint extract – Delivers that signature refreshing Shamrock flavor without being overpowering
- Green food coloring – Creates the iconic shamrock green color that makes this treat special
For the Mix-Ins and Topping
- Oreo cookies – Add delicious chocolate crunch and contrast to the smooth minty base
- Whipped cream – Provides the classic McDonald’s McFlurry finishing touch
How to Make a Shamrock McFlurry
Yes, you can drive down to your local Mcdonald’s and swoon over the delicious Oreo Shamrock McFlurry, but shamrock season is all too brief!
You can make the season last as long as you want by making a McDonald’s Oreo Shamrock McFlurry at home. Here are the simple steps to follow:
- Place the ice cream in a blender and let it sit for about 10 minutes to slightly soften.
- Add half-and-half, mint extract, and food coloring.
- Blend for about 30 seconds or until well blended.
- Add Oreo cookies and pulse a few times to incorporate them into the mixture.
- Pour the McFlurry into a glass.
- Top with whipped cream. Enjoy!
How to Serve an Oreo Shamrock McFlurry
Serve a Shamrock McFlurry in some attractive glasses to make it look even prettier. Or, why not go the whole hog with some St. Paddy’s Day glasses?
Serve it with a spoon or you can blend it until it is softer and serve with a green smoothie straw.
Give it a special touch and garnish it with a sprig of fresh mint.
What Does a Shamrock McFlurry Go With?
This Oreo Shamrock McFlurry is the perfect dessert for a St. Patrick’s Day dinner or to give your guests a tasty treat at a St. Pat’s party. Here are some great Irish recipes:
- Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes)
- Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
- Instant Pot Irish Stew
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- Big Mac
- Egg McMuffin
- Fried Apple Pie
- Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
- McDonalds Hamburger
- Quarter Pounder
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
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McDonald’s Oreo Shamrock McFlurry – Easy Copycat Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 tablespoon half and half
- 4 drops mint extract
- 2 drops green food coloring
- 3 Oreo cookies
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream
Instructions
- Allow ice cream to soften for about 10 minutes so it will be easy to blend.
- Combine the ice cream, half-and-half, mint extract, and food coloring in a blender.
- Blend for about 30 seconds or until well combined.
- Then add Oreo cookies, and pulse a few times to crumble the Oreo cookies
- Pour the McFlurry into a glass.
- Top with whipped cream and serve immediately.
Video missing the half and half cream. Would be very thick and not pourable without it.
This intentionally did not half and half or heavy cream, I found that blending this up gave you a thick and creamy treat.