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On those days when you need a classic sweet treat with no frills, plug in the blender and make a Cookies and Cream Milkshake! This tried and true recipe calls for just four ingredients and minimal hassle free steps. It’s creamy, sweet, and perfectly filled with plenty of Oreos!

A large glass cup is filled with cookies and cream milkshake and is topped with whipped cream, oreos, and a cherry.
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If it’s not broke, don’t break it, right? Cookies and cream milkshakes have been around since 1979 when students and a dairy plant manager at South Dakota State University decided to blend some Oreos with ice cream. The rest, as they say, is history! While there are plenty of way you can dress up this classic milkshake, I like it just the way it should be.

And the way it should be is creamy, decadent, and loaded with Oreos! You only need vanilla ice cream, milk, Oreos, and a splash of vanilla extract to make this tried and true American classic. While you can go to any diner, drive-thru, or shake spot to grab a Cookies and Cream Milkshake, I like making them right at home.

When you make milkshakes at home, you can control exactly what goes into them. You can make the consistency more or less thick to your liking, add more Oreos without an upcharge, and garnish the top of it however you’d like. Plus, why would you ever want to pay anything over $5 for a milkshake that’s so delightfully simple?!

A full glass of Oreo milkshake is topped with a cherry, cookies, and whipped cream.

What You’ll Need:

  • Ice Cream – Vanilla ice cream is the sweet and basic base that lets the Oreos shine.
  • Milk – I use whole milk for the most creamy consistency.
  • Oreos – If you want a fun pop of color, check out what they have on the shelves! Sometimes, there will be seasonal Oreos (think Christmas and Halloween) that have the signature Oreo flavor, but with a special color cream in the middle.
  • Vanilla Extract – For the best flavor, use pure vanilla extract, not imitation.
The top of a milkshake is topped with a straw, a cherry, a halved Oreo cookie, and whipped cream.

How to Make an Oreo Milkshake

For more detailed instructions, scroll to the bottom of this post.

Blend. Toss all of your ingredients in to a blender and pulse until smooth.

Enjoy! Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy concoction!

A milkshake is placed on a small wooden plate with Oreo cookie pieces surrounding it.

Common Questions

Can I make it vegan? Yep! Just swap out the ice cream and milk for plant based replacements. Oreos are already vegan, so no replacement needed there!

Can I make it boozy? The answer to this question is always YES! You can add a shot or two of Bailey’s and/or Godiva chocolate liqueur to make this milkshake for adults only.

A blended Oreo milkshake is placed on a wooden plate.

Have any extra Oreos?

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Fried Oreos

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Cookies and Cream Milkshake

A deliciously indulgent classic milkshake!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups (264 g) vanilla ice cream
  • 1 cup (236 ml) milk
  • 4-5 Oreo’s
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions 

  • In a blender, throw all your ingredients in and mix it up!
  • If you like it thicker, use less milk. If you like it thinner, use more milk.
  • Serve immediately, I mean, why wouldn’t you?

Nutrition

Serving: 1milkshake, Calories: 466kcal, Carbohydrates: 54g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 70mg, Sodium: 269mg, Potassium: 478mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 44g

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35 Comments

  1. this milkshake is my secret obsession! they sell it in KFC over here, bringing this recipe into my house might be dangerous!

  2. Ugh I hate and i love taylor swift at the same time. i want to turn the radio off so badly but i.just.can’t!!!! i wish i saw these milkshakes when you posted them b/c i was in dire need of something cold, creamy, and sweet like this after my run this weekend! oooo and i have all the ingredients on hand. helloooo tuesday dessert :)

  3. All I talked about before I came on holiday was how I was going to have loads of milkshakes and I haven’t had one yet! I definitely need to take matters into my own hands.

  4. You can keep the cookies and cream coming!! This is a good drink to cure the pain of those costly car repairs!

  5. Holy cow, I am out of breath after reading this post girl. You are hilarious! I like Taylor Swift, but Paul LOVES her. Like really truly loves her. It’s pretty comical! The milkshakes look aaaamazing!