Holiday Merry-Mint Milkshake (By Bird)

2Bleu's Note:

The perfect milkshake for the holidays. The candy cane ornament served in the glass truly compliments the green-colored sugar, chocolate sprinkles, and red cherry over the whipped cream for a dazzling effect. I had visions of lovebirds while I created this treat which is a combination chocolate chip mint/Cookies-n-cream milkshake (but for a title, was way too long, lol). Feel free to use low-fat/fat-free ingredients as this is definitely not dieter friendly (although it's great to enjoy before you begin your resolutions in the coming year). Amounts are adjustable to your liking.

• Total Time: 4 mins
• Prep Time: 4 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

Shake

• 6 peppermint candies (or 2 candy canes broken up)
• 1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk (1/4 cup additional if not using liquor)
• 2 large scoop vanilla ice cream
• 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
• 4 Oreo cookies, broken into pieces
• 1/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream (optional)

Toppings

• 2 tablespoons whipped cream
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar (green colored)
• 1/2 teaspoon chocolate sprinkles
• 1 maraschino cherry
• 1 candy cane

Directions:

1. Place all shake ingredients in a blender in the order listed. Blend until it's as smooth as you like it.
2. Pour into a large parfait glass. Top with whipped cream, sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles, green colored sugar, then place the cherry on top.
3. Insert a long-handled (parfait) spoon, two straws, and a candy cane.
4. Serve cuddled by the fireside listening to your favorite Christmas carols and watching your holiday tree glisten. Just like two turtle doves. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

Made this for my other half since he likes mint (& I don't), but the Baileys was omitted, & I made half a recipe! It was much enjoyed, even though non-alcoholic, & I've been asked to keep the recipe around, so . . . Thanks for sharing it! [Tagged & made in Please Review My Recipe]

[CoffeeB]

This is so so good. Definitely made for two as it's a rich tasting shake. I used skim milk and 1/2 fat vanilla icecream. I also used the Winter Edition of Oreos' which were red in the middle. The green sprinkles were a nice touch of color. Really minty and chocolatey good. I did share with DH who actually had more than his 1/2. Made for TYM tag.

[anme]

This was an excellent treat! I used skim milk, low fat ice cream, and dark chocolate chips for the skae part to lighten it up (and I def. did not skip the Baileys!!!). For the topping I usd lite cool whip instead of cream with excellent results. But I am not so sure about snuggling up with someone with this drink, I it all to myself! haha