MCDONALD’S SHAMROCK SHAKE (COPYCAT)

McDonald's Shamrock Shake is the homemade version of the classic St. Patrick's day treat made with vanilla ice cream, mint extract, whipped cream and a cherry. Less expensive and healthier (minus the green coloring!).

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups vanilla ice cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon mint extract not peppermint
• 9 drops food coloring
• whipped cream
• green sanding sugar
• maraschino cherries

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix the ice cream, milk, extract and food coloring on high in your blender.
2. Top with whipped cream, sanding sugar and a cherry.

adapted from dinnerthendessert.com