Ultimate Guide to Making Adorable Cookie Monster Freak Shakes for Your Next Party!
Get ready to unleash your inner dessert artist because we’re diving into the wonderfully whimsical world of Cookie Monster Freak Shakes! Lately, these charming blue concoctions have been popping up everywhere, from delightful donuts and luscious chocolate bark to super cute cupcakes and even dedicated Cookie Monster cookies. But nothing quite captures the playful spirit of our favorite blue, googly-eyed friend like these outrageous freak shakes. They are undeniably fun, incredibly easy to make, and guaranteed to be the star of any birthday party or just a spontaneous “for the heck of it” treat that kids (and adults!) will absolutely adore. The best part? You’ll be amazed at how simple it is to bring these Instagram-worthy masterpieces to life!
What are Cookie Monster Freak Shakes?
Freak shakes are essentially milkshakes that have been taken to the extreme, overflowing with decadent toppings, sauces, and edible decorations. They are a celebration of indulgence, a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds, allowing you to truly feed your creative soul and go wild with your favorite sweets. When we set out to create these particular Cookie Monster Freak Shakes, the goal was simple: capture the essence of Cookie Monster in a deliciously drinkable form. Immediately, my mind went to two iconic cookies that truly “scream” Cookie Monster: Oreo cookies and, of course, Chips Ahoy cookies.
Initially, I puzzled over how to best represent Cookie Monster’s iconic face on the milkshake itself. My first thought was to color the whipped cream blue, but the challenge of attaching those infamous edible eyeballs without them sinking into the “wondrous world of milkshake heaven” (or just the bottom of the glass) was clear. This is where my super crafty and idea-filled Mom (Amanda!) stepped in with a brilliant suggestion: sugar cookies! And just like that, a lightbulb moment! What better way to depict Cookie Monster than to literally make him out of a cookie? Her genius truly saved the day!
Indulgence in Moderation: A Note on Sweetness
It’s true, these Cookie Monster Freak Shakes are indeed packed with a fair amount of sugar. They are designed to be a delightful indulgence, a special treat rather than an everyday staple. If you’re looking to reduce the sugar content, feel free to explore alternatives! You could opt for sugar-free ice cream, use less frosting on the glass, or choose unsweetened whipped topping. However, I firmly believe that a little indulgence every now and then is perfectly fine, especially when it brings so much joy. The smiles and excitement these vibrant shakes generate make every single sweet bite (and sip!) incredibly worth it. Remember, these are meant for a fun occasion, not daily consumption!
To make this recipe as accessible and effortless as possible for everyone, I primarily used store-bought ingredients like cookies, frosting, and ice cream. However, if you enjoy baking from scratch, you can absolutely elevate these freak shakes by making your own delicious sugar cookies, classic chocolate chip cookies, silky white frosting, and creamy homemade vanilla ice cream. The choice is yours!
FIND THE PRINTABLE VERSION OF THIS RECIPE AT THE END OF THIS POST
Ingredients You’ll Need for Your Cookie Monster Freak Shakes
For the Milkshake:
- 5 scoops vanilla ice cream of your choice (quality vanilla ice cream provides the best base!)
- Reddi Whip whipped topping (or any brand you prefer)
- Blue sprinkles (for that extra pop of Cookie Monster blue!)
- 6 Chips Ahoy cookies
- 6 Oreo cookies
- Blue gel food coloring (I highly recommend using sky blue gel food coloring as it provides a much more vibrant and intense blue hue compared to liquid food coloring, truly making your shake pop!)
- Chocolate frosting (for decorating the glass)
- 1/2 cup milk
- Parchment paper (for easy cleanup and crumb management)
- Large Ziploc bag (for crushing cookies)
For the Cookie Monster Cookies (the adorable toppers!):
You can find the full printable recipe and detailed instructions for the Cookie Monster Cookies here. This step ensures you have the perfect facial features for your shakes!
- 1 package of refrigerated Pillsbury sugar cookies (a fantastic shortcut, but feel free to make your own sugar cookies from scratch for an even more personal touch!)
- Blue gel food coloring (again, sky blue is ideal for that signature Cookie Monster shade)
- Tub of white/Vanilla frosting
- Edible jumbo candy eyeballs (these are essential for bringing Cookie Monster to life!)
*This recipe is designed to make 2 magnificent milkshakes. If you’re hosting a bigger bash or simply want more of this deliciousness, remember to double or triple the recipe accordingly!*
Helpful Kitchen Tools for the Perfect Freak Shake
Having the right tools can make all the difference in crafting your impressive Cookie Monster Freak Shakes:
- Jumbo candy eyeballs: Absolutely crucial for those iconic Cookie Monster expressions!
- Milkshake glasses: Tall, sturdy glasses work best to showcase your creative toppings.
- Sky blue gel food coloring: For achieving that perfect, vibrant Cookie Monster blue.
- Blender or milkshake machine: Essential for a smooth, creamy milkshake base.
- Striped paper straws: A fun, thematic touch that adds to the visual appeal.
Crafting Your Adorable Cookie Monster Cookies
The very first step to bringing your freak shakes to life is preparing the adorable Cookie Monster cookies that will sit atop your masterpieces. Begin by taking your refrigerated sugar cookies and baking them according to the package directions. While they are baking and then cooling, you’ll have ample time to prepare the rest of your milkshake components. These cookies serve as the perfect canvas for Cookie Monster’s face!
For detailed instructions on how to create these charming Cookie Monster Cookies, you can refer to the dedicated recipe link provided earlier. The basic process involves mixing your sky blue food coloring into white or vanilla frosting until you achieve a vibrant, consistent blue. Then, apply this blue frosting generously to each cooled sugar cookie. Use a butter knife or a small offset spatula to gently whisp the frosting upwards, creating that iconic fluffy, furry texture of Cookie Monster’s hair. Finally, carefully place two edible eyeballs onto the frosted cookie, positioning them in a slightly crazy-eyed fashion for that authentic Cookie Monster look. And just like that, you’re done! Super easy, super cute, and ready for their grand milkshake debut.
Preparing and Decorating Your Milkshake Glasses
Now, let’s turn our attention to preparing the show-stopping glasses for your freak shakes! Begin by grabbing 6 of each type of cookie—Chips Ahoy and Oreo. Place all 12 cookies into a large Ziploc bag. Using your hands, gently crush the cookies. The key here is to achieve crumbles, not fine dust, so be careful not to over-crush them. We want discernible cookie pieces for texture and visual appeal.
Once your cookies are perfectly crushed, lay out a piece of parchment paper on your work surface. Pour the cookie crumbles onto the parchment paper and spread them out into an even layer. This will make the next step much easier and cleaner.
Next, grab your milkshake glasses, a tub of chocolate frosting, and either a butter knife or a rubber spatula. Evenly spread a generous layer of chocolate frosting around the top rim of each milkshake glass. This frosting acts as the adhesive base that your delicious cookie crumbles will stick to. I’ve found that applying a slightly thicker coat of frosting significantly improves the adhesion of the cookie crumbles, ensuring a more successful and impressive decoration. Don’t be shy – load it on for best results!
Adding Crushed Cookies and Sprinkles to the Glass Rim
With your milkshake glasses freshly frosted, it’s time to add the cookie crumbles! Gently take a frosted glass and lightly roll its rim in the spread-out cookie crumbles on your parchment paper. It’s crucial not to press too hard, as this can smear the frosting on the glass, making it less likely for the crumbles to stick well. Aim for a single, gentle roll. After the initial roll, you can meticulously piece in any sparse or empty spots on the rim with additional cookie crumbles as needed, ensuring full coverage. You should have some leftover cookie crumbles; set these aside, as they will be used later as a delightful topping for your finished milkshakes.
Once the cookie crumbles are securely in place, gently go through and press them down slightly to ensure they adhere firmly. Now, take your vibrant blue sprinkles and liberally sprinkle them over any remaining open, frosted spots on the glass rim. Again, piece them in and press them down gently for a neat finish. After your milkshake glasses are beautifully adorned with both cookie crumbles and sprinkles, pop them into the freezer. This crucial step allows the frosting to set and harden, ensuring all your decorations stay perfectly in place while you prepare the creamy blue milkshake base.
Creating the Signature Blue Milkshakes
With your decorated glasses chilling, it’s time to prepare the heart of your freak shakes: the delicious blue milkshake! In your blender, combine 5 generous scoops of your chosen vanilla ice cream with 1/2 cup of milk. This forms the creamy, rich base for our shake.
Now for the magic! Add your sky blue gel food coloring to the blender. It’s always best to start with a small amount of gel coloring, blend, and then assess the color. If you desire a deeper, more vibrant blue, you can always add a little more until you achieve that perfect Cookie Monster hue. Blend until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and wonderfully blue.
Assembling Your Magnificent Cookie Monster Shakes
Once your milkshake is perfectly blended, retrieve your chilled, decorated glasses from the freezer. Pour the creamy, vibrant blue Cookie Monster freak shake mixture into each glass, filling them almost to the brim. Next, generously top each shake with a mound of Reddi Whip whipped topping – the higher, the better for that dramatic freak shake effect!
Now for the fun part: adding the finishing touches! Liberally sprinkle more blue sprinkles over the whipped cream. Then, take your reserved leftover cookie crumbles (from the decorating step) and scatter them generously over the whipped topping. This adds extra texture and reinforces the Cookie Monster theme.
The grand finale! Carefully place one of your adorable, freshly made Cookie Monster cookies directly on top of the whipped cream, ideally in the center, so his googly eyes can peer out at everyone. Don’t forget to add a cute striped paper straw to each shake – it not only makes sipping easier but also completes the festive look!
And there you have it – two magnificent and super cute Cookie Monster Freak Shakes, ready to delight!
Enjoy Your Delicious Cookie Monster Milkshakes!
I genuinely hope you have as much fun making these incredibly easy and utterly adorable Cookie Monster Freak Shakes as I did! The final outcome is truly worth every step – not only are they a feast for the eyes, but they’re incredibly delicious too. My younger brother, for example, couldn’t resist licking the glass clean; I think that was arguably his favorite part of the entire experience!
While this recipe focuses on a vibrant blue vanilla milkshake for aesthetic appeal, don’t be afraid to experiment with flavors. In an earlier attempt, I opted for a cookies ‘n cream ice cream base instead of plain vanilla, blending in 2 of each type of cookie (Oreos and Chips Ahoy) along with the other ingredients. And oh my goodness, they were absolutely fantastic! The only reason we decided to stick with plain vanilla for this specific recipe was to achieve that bright, undeniable Cookie Monster blue color. However, if flavor is your top priority and you don’t mind a slightly less intense blue hue, feel free to add those crushed cookies directly into the blender for an even more decadent and flavorful milkshake experience!
If you’re as big a fan of Cookie Monster as we are, you simply must try these delightful Cookie Monster Ice Cream Sandwiches next – they’re another fantastic way to celebrate our favorite cookie-loving character!
Explore More Freakshakes and Themed Treats!
Don’t stop the fun here! Be sure to check out our equally charming Elmo Freakshakes for another beloved Sesame Street character. You’ll also find a detailed guide on how to make both the Cookie Monster and Elmo cookies – they are perfect additions to any Sesame Street-themed birthday party and are among the easiest cookies you’ll ever decorate! For more over-the-top dessert inspiration, you might also be interested in our absolutely delicious Freakshakes: Extreme Milkshakes collection, or for a touch of magic, our enchanting Unicorn Freakshakes!
Cookie Monster Freak Shakes
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Ingredients
- 5 scoops vanilla ice cream
- Reddi Whip whipped topping
- Blue sprinkles
- 6 Chips Ahoy cookies
- 6 Oreo cookies
- Blue gel food coloring I used sky blue- make sure you use the gel food coloring, the color is much more vibrant.
- Chocolate frosting
- ½ cup milk
- Parchment paper
- Ziploc bag
For the Cookie Monster Cookies
- 1 package of refrigerated Pillsbury sugar cookies
- Vanilla or white frosting
- Blue gel food coloring sky blue
- Edible candy eyeballs
Instructions
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Grab 6 of each type of cookie and put them in a large Ziploc bag. Crush the cookies by hand, but be careful you don’t crunch them up too much. Otherwise, you’ll be working with cookie dust.
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After you crush them up, lay out a piece of parchment paper and pour your cookie crumbles on to it. Spread them out evenly.
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Grab your milkshake glasses, your chocolate frosting, and a butter knife or rubber spatula and spread the frosting evenly around the top of the milkshake glasses. This creates the base for which your cookie crumbles will stick to. I found that by applying a thicker coat of frosting creates a better base for your cookie crumbles. If you don’t have enough on there, you will have a less chance of success with this step. So load it on!
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Take your freshly frosted milkshake glass and lightly roll it in the cookie crumbles. Try not to press too hard otherwise it will smear the frosting on the glass and won’t stick as well. Only roll the glass in the cookies once, then you can piece in any empty spots with more cookie crumbles where you see fit. You should have leftover cookie crumbles- set those aside because you will use those for the topping on the finished milkshake later.
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Go through and press in your cookie crumbles to make sure they stay in place. Take your blue sprinkles and sprinkle them over any other open-frosted spots on the glass. Piece them in and press them down slightly. Now that your cookie crumbles and sprinkles are on your milkshake glasses, pop them in the freezer for the remainder of the time it’ll take you to make the shakes, allowing them to set and harden.
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Add your 5 scoops of vanilla ice cream and 1/2 cup milk to a blender.
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Then add your sky blue gel food coloring to the blender as well. It’s best to add a small amount at first, and if you are unhappy with the color outcome, add a little more.
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Pour your cookie monster freak shake mixture into your chilled glasses. Add whip cream to the top.
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Top with your blue sprinkles and the leftover cookie crumbles.
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Add your adorable Cookie Monster cookies to the top of your milkshake (place in the middle). Don’t forget a cute striped straw!
Nutrition
The recipes on this blog are tested with a conventional gas oven and gas stovetop. It’s important to note that some ovens, especially as they age, can cook and bake inconsistently. Using an inexpensive oven thermometer can assure you that your oven is truly heating to the proper temperature. If you use a toaster oven or countertop oven, please keep in mind that they may not distribute heat the same as a conventional full sized oven and you may need to adjust your cooking/baking times. In the case of recipes made with a pressure cooker, air fryer, slow cooker, or other appliance, a link to the appliances we use is listed within each respective recipe. For baking recipes where measurements are given by weight, please note that results may not be the same if cups are used instead, and we can’t guarantee success with that method.
