Here’s the deal: I’m turning 40 this week, and I’m celebrating out loud. Every day I get to be alive feels like proof that I’m doing something right, so I’m owning it. To mark the occasion I’m sharing some favorite foods and hosting some fabulous giveaways. After kicking things off with fried pies yesterday, today’s feature is another beloved treat: a Peppermint Patty Milkshake. It’s rich, minty, and chocolate-forward—made with York Peppermint Patties, chocolate ice cream, chocolate syrup, and just a splash of milk to keep everything blendable. It’s finished with a generous cloud of whipped cream, extra chocolate syrup, and a frozen peppermint patty perched on the rim. And yes—there’s also a giveaway. Read on.
I have a long history with York Peppermint Patties. Back in the day I’d funnel my lunch money into candy and Hot Fries—usually a full-sized peppermint patty with fries on Mondays and Wednesdays, Reese’s on Tuesdays, KitKat on Fridays. Sorry, Mom and Dad. Those were the priorities.
What I love most is the contrast: cool, bright peppermint filling wrapped in bittersweet dark chocolate. Finding them frozen only amplified that love. A bag of frozen patties is essential on a humid summer day. So it was only natural to try them in a milkshake.
On a particularly hot afternoon last week I restocked my peppermint patties and discovered I’d squeezed the last of my chocolate ice cream into the freezer. Short on freezer space, I blended that nearly empty half-gallon with a couple of patties that had softened on the ride home, added a splash of milk, a tablespoon of chocolate syrup, and hit the blender. The result was a dense, silky, ultra-chocolatey milkshake with a fresh peppermint hit. I crowned it with a ridiculous amount of whipped cream, another drizzle of chocolate syrup, and a peppermint patty pressed to the side of the glass. I shared a sip with the boys—then retreated to finish it myself.
You only get one 40th birthday month, right? RIGHT?
Cook’s Notes
- The darker the chocolate ice cream you use, the closer the shake will taste to the peppermint patty itself. Dark chocolate ice cream works best; if you can’t find it, use regular chocolate and add a teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa powder.
- You might see tiny flecks of peppermint filling in the shake even after blending. I find those little flecks pleasantly refreshing rather than a flaw.
Peppermint Patty Milkshakes
Rebecca Lindamood
Ingredients
- 6 miniature peppermint patties
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate ice cream or regular chocolate + 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional) or 1 drop peppermint essential oil to boost the mint flavor
For garnish:
- generous whipped cream
- drizzle of chocolate syrup
- one peppermint patty for the side of the glass
Instructions
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Add the miniature peppermint patties, ice cream, milk, chocolate syrup, and peppermint extract or oil to a blender. Blend on the milkshake setting, or pulse on low for 15 seconds, medium for 20 seconds, then low for 10 seconds, until smooth and thick. Pour into a glass, garnish with whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate syrup, and a peppermint patty on the rim. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. Calculate nutrition using the exact ingredients you use with your preferred nutrition calculator.
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The Giveaway
To celebrate my 40th birthday, Blendtec has generously provided the same blender kit I use daily: the Designer Series Certified Refurbished Blender with both Wildside and Twister Jars. It’s a powerful, versatile machine I rely on for everything from smoothies and soups to frozen desserts and nut butters.
How to enter: leave a comment below telling me the first thing you’d make with your own Blendtec. If you want ideas, check Blendtec’s recipes or blog for inspiration—there are tons of creative options, including more milkshake ideas.
Fine print: This is not a sponsored post. Blendtec has provided one Designer Series Certified Refurbished Blender with both Wildside and Twister Jars as a giveaway for one Foodie with Family reader. This giveaway is open to residents of the United States only. One winner will be chosen on Tuesday, August 5, 2014, and notified by email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond, after which an alternate winner will be selected.
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