Last summer, Lina came home from his friend's birthday party covered in chocolate and grinning ear to ear. "Mom, they had this Oreo milkshake that was like drinking actual cookies!" he announced, still sticky from head to toe. Well, that got my attention. Three weeks and probably fifteen failed attempts later (don't ask how many cookies died in the process), I finally figured out what makes these shakes so ridiculously good. Spoiler alert: it's not what you think.
Why You'll Love This Oreo Milkshake Recipe
Honestly? Because it's basically foolproof once you know the one weird step. I spent three weeks making terrible milkshakes, convinced I was doing something wrong. Turns out I was overthinking it - typical me, right? Now Lina makes these himself most weekends, though I still supervise after the Great Kitchen Explosion of last month. Don't ask.
The best part is you probably have everything sitting in your fridge right now. No running to the store for some fancy ingredient that costs twenty bucks and you'll never use again. My sister came over with her twins last week, and they literally licked the glasses clean. Pretty sure that's the highest compliment a seven-year-old can give.
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- Ingredients for Oreo Milkshake Recipe
- How To Make Oreo Milkshake Step By Step
- Smart Swaps for Your Oreo Milkshake
- Equipment For Oreo Milkshake Recipe
- Oreo Milkshake Recipe Variations
- Storing Your Oreo Milkshake
- How My Sister's Weird Habit Saved the Day
- Top Tip
- Why This Oreo Milkshake Recipe Works
- FAQ
- Time to Make Some Magic!
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Ingredients for Oreo Milkshake Recipe
The Basics:
- Oreo cookies
- Vanilla ice cream
- Whole milk
- Vanilla extract
If You're Feeling Fancy:
- Whipped cream
- Extra cookies for the top
- Chocolate syrup
See recipe card for quantities.
How To Make Oreo Milkshake Step By Step
Get Everything Ready:
- Crush about 8 cookies in a bag
- Let ice cream sit out for like 5 minutes so it's not rock hard
- Measure half a cup of milk
- Get vanilla extract but don't go crazy with it
Put It Together:
- Ice cream in the blender first
- Toss in the crushed cookies
- Pour milk in slowly while it's running
- Three drops of vanilla - seriously, that's it
The Part I Kept Screwing Up:
- Blend for maybe 30 seconds
- Stop and check how thick it is
- Too thick? Add more milk bit by bit
- Blend again but only for like 10-15 seconds
Make It Look Good:
- Drink fast before it melts everywhere
- Pour into whatever tall glasses you have
- Pile on whipped cream if you want
- Smash up more cookies on top
Smart Swaps for Your Oreo Milkshake
Cookie Swaps:
- Regular Oreos → Golden Oreos (tastes like vanilla)
- Standard → Double Stuf (way more filling, obviously)
- Name brand → Store brand (but honestly, don't)
- Oreos → Chocolate chip cookies (different but good)
Ice Cream Options:
- Vanilla → Cookies and cream flavor
- Regular → Low-fat (thinner but still works)
- Store bought → That fancy stuff (waste of money)
- Vanilla → Chocolate (makes it super rich)
Milk Choices:
- Whole milk → 2% (a little thinner)
- Regular → Almond milk (weird texture though)
- Dairy → Oat milk (Lina actually liked this one)
- Fresh → That shelf-stable stuff (works fine)
When You're Out of Stuff:
- No tall glasses → Regular cups work
- No vanilla extract → Skip it, won't kill you
- No whipped cream → Use ice cream instead
Equipment For Oreo Milkshake Recipe
- Blender
- Tall glasses
- Ice cream scoop
- Zip-top bag for crushing cookies
Oreo Milkshake Recipe Variations
His Current Favorites:
- Peanut butter Oreos instead of regular (tastes like a Reese's)
- Add a spoonful of Nutella (basically chocolate heaven)
- Mint Oreos for something different
- Birthday cake Oreos when he's feeling fancy
Stuff That Actually Worked:
- Throw in some chocolate syrup
- Use strawberry ice cream (sounds weird, tastes good)
- Add a banana for some reason (his idea, not mine)
- Crush up some pretzels for crunch
Holiday Versions:
- Halloween: Orange Oreos with black sprinkles
- Christmas: Peppermint bark pieces mixed in
- Summer: Add fresh berries on top
- Any day ending in Y: Extra cookies because why not
The Disasters We Don't Talk About:
- Coffee flavor (tasted like bitter sadness)
- Adding actual coffee (mistakes were made)
- Trying to make it "healthy" with protein powder
- That time he added hot sauce (don't ask)
Storing Your Oreo Milkshake
If By Some Miracle You Have Extra:
- Toss it in the fridge for maybe a day
- It'll look totally gross and separated
- Stir it up and it's fine again
- Don't freeze it - just don't
About Making Them Ahead of Time:
- Yeah, no
- They're meant to be made and chugged immediately
- Ice cream melts, cookies turn to mush
- Just make them when you want them
What I Keep on Hand:
- That's literally it
- Box of Oreos in the pantry
- Ice cream in the freezer (obviously)
- Milk that hasn't gone bad
How My Sister's Weird Habit Saved the Day
My sister showed up at our house last month acting all smug about some "revolutionary" milkshake technique. I'm rolling my eyes because she thinks she invented everything, but then she makes one and I'm like... okay, this is actually different. Her secret? She adds this weird malted milk powder stuff that I didn't even know still existed. Makes the whole thing taste like those old soda fountain milkshakes from back in the day.
Plus she sticks the glasses in the freezer for like twenty minutes before using them, which sounds completely extra but actually keeps everything cold way longer. Lina tried it once and now he won't let me make them any other way. "Did you remember the malt stuff, Mom?" every single time. The kid has turned into a milkshake snob thanks to his aunt. Sometimes her weird ideas actually pan out, though don't tell her I said that.
Top Tip
- Here's the thing nobody ever mentions in those fancy Oreo milkshake videos - timing your ice cream is everything. Let it sit on the counter for exactly 5 minutes before you start blending. Not 3 minutes where it's still rock hard and your blender sounds like it's having a breakdown, and definitely not 10 minutes where it's basically soup already. Five minutes gets you that perfect soft-but-not-melted texture that blends smooth without turning into a watery mess.
- I learned this after about fifteen attempts where I either broke a blender blade or ended up with chocolate milk instead of a milkshake. Now Lina actually sets a timer for me because apparently I can't be trusted to count to five minutes without getting distracted. Kid's got a point - I once left ice cream out for half an hour because I got sucked into a phone call with my mom.
Why This Oreo Milkshake Recipe Works
Most people screw up Oreo milkshake by making them either too watery or too chunky. I did both for like three weeks straight before I figured out the trick. You can't just throw everything in a blender and pray - the ice cream has to be a little soft, the cookies need the right amount of crushing, and you have to stop blending before it all turns into nasty gray slush.
The vanilla extract thing sounds dumb since there's already vanilla ice cream, but it makes everything taste way better. Lina can actually tell when I skip it, which is both annoying and impressive. Also, using whole milk instead of whatever random milk is in your fridge makes a huge difference. Sounds obvious now, but it took me way too long to figure that out.
FAQ
How do you make an Oreo milkshake?
Let your ice cream sit out for like 5 minutes so it's not totally frozen solid. Smash up 6-8 cookies in a bag - don't make them into powder, leave some chunks. Toss the ice cream in your blender first, then add the cookies and about half a cup of milk. Few drops of vanilla if you remember. Blend for maybe 30 seconds, check how thick it is, add more milk if it's too thick to drink.
How to make Oreo milkshake with 2 ingredients?
Just cookies and ice cream works if your ice cream is soft enough. Use maybe 8 cookies and 4 big scoops of ice cream. Let the ice cream get soft first or your blender will hate you. It comes out super thick and rich - some people like it better this way. My kid definitely does. Just make sure your blender can actually handle it without making that awful grinding noise.
What are the three ingredients in Oreo milkshake?
Oreo cookies, vanilla ice cream, and milk. That's it. Some people get all fancy with vanilla extract and whatever, but you really don't need it. The trick is just getting the amounts right so it's not too thick or too watery. Start with less milk and add more - way easier than trying to fix a thin milkshake.
Is Oreo milkshake healthy?
Ha. No. It's literally cookies and ice cream in a glass. Probably has more sugar than you're supposed to eat in like three days. But that's kind of the point, right? It's supposed to be a treat. If you want healthy, drink water and eat an apple. If you want to feel like a kid again, make the milkshake.
Time to Make Some Magic!
Now you've got all the secrets to making Oreo milkshake that'll make your neighbors jealous and your kids think you're actually cool for five minutes. From the right cookie-crushing technique to my sister's frozen glass trick, you're basically a milkshake expert now. Just don't blame me when you find yourself making these every weekend because Lina asks so nicely.
Want more drinks that impress? Try our The Best Moscow Mule Recipe that's got the perfect ginger kick for grown-up gatherings. Need something healthy-ish? Our The Best Ginger Shot Recipe will wake you up better than three cups of coffee. And when summer hits, nothing beats our Best And Fresh Peach Lemonade Recipe - it's like drinking sunshine, but way less weird than that sounds.
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Method
- Soften the ice cream and crush Oreos into chunks using a bag.
- Add ice cream, crushed cookies, and pour in milk gradually.
- Mix in a few drops of vanilla extract for a richer taste.
- Blend until creamy, checking thickness and adjusting with milk.
- Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and crushed cookies.
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