Homemade Milk Shakes Recipe
Made the old-fashioned way, perfect complement to your burger and fries.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Options
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Base
In a blender, combine the whole milk, vanilla ice cream, and vanilla extract. Blend on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Add Flavor
Decide on the flavor you want. For a chocolate shake, add chocolate syrup. For a strawberry shake, add fresh or frozen strawberries. For a peanut butter shake, add peanut butter. For a cookies and cream shake, add crushed cookies. Blend again until the flavor is fully incorporated, about 15 seconds.
Serving
- 3
Pour and Decorate
Pour the milkshake into tall glasses. Top each shake generously with whipped cream. Add a maraschino cherry on top and sprinkle with chocolate shavings if desired.
- 4
Serve Immediately
Serve the milkshakes with straws immediately for the best taste and texture.