Copy Cat Shamrock Shakes

If you are like our son Robby,  you can’t wait for March to roll around for those Shamrock Shakes from McDonalds! Robby absolutely loves them and will make a special trip across town for them. So for him to have them all the time and to save a little bit of money, here is the copy cat version!  I might also mention Robby found this recipe and sent it to me to be sure he could get them ASAP! This recipe makes enough for two shakes!

INGREDIENTS
1 pint of vanilla ice cream (2 cups, I used Ben & Jerry’s)
1 cup of milk
1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
1/4 teaspoon green food coloring
Whipped cream, optional
Green sprinkles, optional
Maraschino cherries, optional

DIRECTIONS
Place the ice cream, milk, peppermint extract and food coloring in a blender. Blend until mixed through. If you want a thinner consistency add just a little more milk until desired consistency. Pour into two tall glasses and top with whipped topping, cherry and sprinkles if desired.  Serve immediately.

Enjoy!