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This copycat Burger King Oreo shake blends vanilla ice cream, cold milk and crushed chocolate sandwich cookies into a thick cookies and cream shake. It takes 5 minutes and 4 ingredients.
How Do You Make a Burger King Oreo Shake? (Quick Answer)
Blend 3 cups of vanilla ice cream with 2/3 cup of cold whole milk until thick and smooth, then add 8 crushed Oreo or chocolate sandwich cookies and pulse 3 to 5 times. Pour into 2 chilled glasses and top with whipped cream and cookie crumbs. It takes about 5 minutes.
At a glance
The one tip that matters: Blend the ice cream and milk first, then pulse the cookies in at the end. Blending the cookies too long turns the shake gray and thin; a few quick pulses keeps those crunchy cookie bits.
Why You'll Love This Oreo Shake
- Five minutes, start to finish, with one blender.
- Thick enough for a spoon, thanks to the right ice cream-to-milk ratio.
- Real cookie crunch in every sip, not just flavoring.
- Easy to customize: chocolate, mint or extra-thick.
- Big-batch friendly: double it in a full-size blender for the whole family.
Ingredient Notes
Exact amounts are in the recipe card below.
- Vanilla ice cream: a creamy, full-fat vanilla is the base. Soften it for 5 minutes so it blends without extra milk.
- Whole milk: gives the richest shake. Use 2% for a lighter one, adding a little less.
- Oreo cookies: any chocolate sandwich cookie works. Double Stuf adds extra creaminess.
- Whipped cream: canned or homemade, for the classic shake-shop finish.
Step-by-Step Photos
Here's how it comes together. Exact amounts, times and temperatures are in the recipe card below.
Tips for Success
- Use the right ratio. About 1 1/2 cups of ice cream to 1/3 cup of milk per shake gives a thick, sippable texture. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time if your blender struggles.
- Milk goes in first. Liquid at the bottom helps the blades grab the ice cream without overheating the motor or melting the shake.
- Pulse the cookies last. Over-blending dissolves the cookies and turns the shake gray. Three to five pulses keeps visible pieces.
- Pick a creamy vanilla. A full-fat vanilla ice cream gives the closest soft-serve style flavor. Light ice cream makes a thinner, icier shake.
- Chill the glasses. Ten minutes in the freezer keeps the shake thick while you drink it.
Copycat Burger King Oreo Shake
2
shakes (about 14 oz each)5
minutes690
kcal5
minutesA copycat-style Oreo shake: vanilla ice cream blended with cold whole milk until thick, then pulsed with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies so you get creamy cookies and cream flavor with small crunchy bits. Topped with whipped cream and cookie crumbs. Makes 2 shakes.
Ingredients
- For the Shake
3 cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened (about 6 large scoops)
2/3 cup cold whole milk
8 Oreo cookies or other chocolate sandwich cookies
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- For the Topping
1/2 cup whipped cream
2 Oreo cookies, finely crushed, for sprinkling
Directions
- Let the ice cream sit on the counter for 5 minutes so it scoops easily. Chill 2 tall glasses in the freezer.
- Put 8 cookies in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin into a mix of fine crumbs and pea-sized pieces. Crush the 2 topping cookies finely and set them aside.
- Add the milk, ice cream and vanilla to the blender, milk first. Blend on low for 20 to 30 seconds, just until smooth and thick. Do not over-blend or the shake thins out.
- Add the crushed cookies and pulse 3 to 5 times, until speckled with small cookie pieces. For a smoother, gray shake, blend 5 seconds longer.
- Pour into the chilled glasses, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cookie crumbs, and serve right away with wide straws.
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Variations
- Chocolate Oreo shake: swap half or all of the vanilla ice cream for chocolate, or add 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup.
- Mint cookies and cream: add 1/8 teaspoon of peppermint extract, or use mint chocolate chip ice cream.
- Extra-thick spoon shake: cut the milk to 1/3 cup and blend in short bursts.
- Malted: blend in 2 tablespoons of malted milk powder.
- Lighter: use light vanilla ice cream and 2% milk, and skip the whipped cream (about 450 kcal per shake).
Shake Thickness Guide
| Texture | Ice cream | Milk | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spoon-thick | 3 cups | 1/3 cup | Eating with a spoon |
| Classic thick (recipe) | 3 cups | 2/3 cup | Wide straw, drive-thru style |
| Easy-sip | 3 cups | 1 cup | Kids and regular straws |
More Copycat Shakes and Burger King Desserts
For more cookies and cream, try our McDonald's Oreo McFlurry and Dairy Queen Oreo Blizzard copycats, or a classic chocolate milkshake. For a BK-style dessert, make the no-bake Burger King Hershey's sundae pie.
Browse all our Burger King copycat recipes for the full menu, or find more ideas in our milkshake recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in a Burger King Oreo shake?
It is a vanilla shake blended with Oreo cookie pieces. This copycat version uses vanilla ice cream, whole milk and crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, topped with whipped cream.
How do you make an Oreo shake thicker?
Use less milk, start with ice cream that is only slightly softened, and blend as briefly as possible. You can also add another scoop of ice cream or a few extra cookies.
Can I make an Oreo shake without ice cream?
You can blend 1 1/2 cups of milk with 2 frozen bananas, 2 tablespoons of sugar and the cookies for a lighter shake, but it will taste more like a smoothie than a classic shake.
How many Oreos go in a milkshake?
About 4 cookies per 14-ounce shake gives plenty of cookie flavor, plus 1 more crushed on top. Use more for a thicker, darker shake.
Can I use chocolate ice cream?
Yes. Chocolate ice cream with the same cookies makes a double-chocolate cookie shake. Keep the milk the same.
Can I make it dairy-free?
Use a dairy-free vanilla frozen dessert and oat or almond milk. Many chocolate sandwich cookies are dairy-free, but check the label.
