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Chocolate milkshake recipes

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The secret to a thick shake: lots of ice cream, very little milk, and a short blend.

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Milkshake rules

  1. Soften the ice cream 5 minutes so it blends without extra milk.
  2. Use ⅓ cup milk per 1½ cups ice cream.
  3. Blend on low, briefly. Overblending melts it.
  4. Chill the glass.

Nutrition and caffeine are calculated from USDA data for the exact amounts in each recipe. See how we test.

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