The sweet scent of fresh mint, the crunch of Thin Mint cookies, and the smooth richness of vanilla ice cream come together in an indulgent dessert. A classic milkshake gets an upgrade with the addition of mint hot fudge and a crunchy thin mint rim.
Whether you prefer a classic milkshake or a boozy one with a little kick, this Thin Mint Milkshake is the perfect chilled treat, and it looks incredible too.
To start, you’ll need to make the mint hot fudge. This homemade fudge is made with fresh mint extract, chocolate chips, and heavy cream. Simply heat the cream on medium heat until it’s steaming, then stir in the chocolate chips and mint extract. Set aside to cool slightly. This fudge will add the perfect amount of sweetness to the milkshake, and the mint flavor will complement the Thin Mint cookies.
Next, you’ll want to prepare the glass by rimming it with crushed Thin Mint cookies and sugar. This step is optional, but it will make the milkshake look extra special and it’s a fun way to add an extra crunch to each sip. Simply pulse two Thin Mint cookies in a blender until they become a powder, then mix in the sugar and pour it onto a small plate. Dip the rim of the glass into a bowl of water, shake off the excess, then dip the rim into the powdered cookie mixture. Set aside.
Now, it’s time to make the milkshake! Combine the vanilla ice cream, mint leaves, green food coloring, and whole milk in a blender. Start with 3 tablespoons of whole milk and add more as needed, one tablespoon at a time, until the shake reaches your desired consistency. This will ensure that the shake isn’t too thin or too thick.
Finally, drizzle the mint hot fudge onto the sides of the glass, then pour in the milkshake. Top with a few sprigs of fresh mint and a Thin Mint cookie, and enjoy! If you’re feeling adventurous, try adding a splash of booze for an adult treat.
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Girl Scout Cookie in a Glass: Thin Mint Milkshake
- Yield: 3 cups of shake 1x
Description
The sweet scent of fresh mint, the crunch of Thin Mint cookies, and the smooth richness of vanilla ice cream come together in an indulgent dessert. A classic milkshake gets an upgrade with the addition of mint hot fudge and a crunchy thin mint rim.
Ingredients
For the mint hot fudge
- ¼ teaspoon mint extract
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream
For the shake
- 1½ cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 large handful mint leaves (about ½ cup)
- 3 + tablespoons whole milk
- 15 drops green food coloring
- 8 Thin Mint cookies
For the thin mint rim
- 2 Thin Mint cookies
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- Cook fudge my heating cream on medium heat until scaling (steaming but not yet boiling). Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips and mint extract. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Pulverize two thin mint cookies in a blender until powder. Add in sugar and pour onto a small plate. Fill a clean bowl with water, then dip the rim of your glass into the water. Shake off excess liquid, then dip the rim into the powdered cookie mixture. Set aside.
- Combine all shake ingredients in a blender. Begin with 3 tablespoons of whole milk, and add more as needed, one tablespoon at a time. It’s better to start with a thicker milkshake than to make a thin one and have it unsalvageable!
- Drizzle fudge sauce onto the sides of the glass, then pour in shake. Top with a few sprigs of fresh mint and a thin mint cookie!
Notes
Optional: toss in some Schnapps for a boozy treat!
- Category: Dessert, Milkshake
- Cuisine: American
OMG! Now I have to buy more Thin Mint cookies. And maybe some Creme de Menthe.
Yes, 100%!!! :D