This Bailey’s Cookies and Cream Milkshake is deliciously decadent and boozy but incredibly simple to make.

Hey, it’s Saint Patrick’s Day this week, so let’s make something fun and festive. Time to put some Bailey’s in our milkshakes.

Creamy Bailey’s Cookies and Cream Milkshake

If you’ve never tried a Bailey’s cookies and cream shake before, friend, you’re going to love it. Cookies and cream is such a good combo with a bit of Irish cream.

I topped mine with whipped cream and fudge sauce because I had them in my fridge, but dressing this shake up is so not necessary.

It’s just fun.

Making a Shake Without a Blender

And quick note before we get to the recipe: If you don’t have a blender or have already had a little too much Bailey’s and don’t want to operate heavy machinery, 😉 you can actually make this milkshake without a blender. It won’t be as thick and creamy as a blended shake, but it will still be boozy and delicious.

Simply crush the Oreos in a plastic bag with a meat mallet or rolling pin.
Scoop your ice cream into a large (quart-size works well) mason jar or other microwave-safe jar with a lid.
Microwave ice cream for just 15 to 30 seconds (WITHOUT THE LID) until it is softened but not fully melted. Then add the milk and Bailey’s, screw on the lid, and shake shake shake until blended.
Add cookie crumbs and use a spoon to mix, and to smoosh any stubborn remaining bits of ice cream.
Then drink (responsibly!) and enjoy.

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Bailey's cookies and cream shake with whipped cream and fudge sauce.

Bailey's Cookies and Cream Milkshake

This Bailey's Cookies and Cream Shake is deliciously decadent and boozy but incredibly simple to make.

5 from 2 votes

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Course: Beverage, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings (Hover or Click to Change Yield): to 2 milkshakes

Calories: 395kcal

Author: Tracy

Ingredients

▢ 1 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream about 3 scoops, slightly softened*
▢ 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk any percentage*
▢ 2 ounces (1/4 cup) Bailey's Irish Cream or any Irish cream liqueur
▢ 4 Oreo cookies plus 1 or 2 extra for garnish if desired
▢ Whipped cream optional for topping
▢ Fudge sauce optional for topping and drizzling inside the glass

Instructions

Combine ice cream, milk, Bailey's and Oreo cookies in your blender. Blend until pourable.
Drizzle a little fudge sauce inside of your glass(es) if desired, and pour in the shake.
Top with optional whipped cream, more fudge sauce, and extra cookie for garnish if desired. Serve and enjoy responsibly!

Notes

*Starting with slightly softened ice cream allows your shake to blend more easily without adding too much milk (this is especially helpful for underpowered blenders). To soften, simply scoop ice cream into your blender and allow it to sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes.

*Use 1/4 cup milk for a thicker shake, 1/2 for a thinner one.

This will make approximately 1 1/2 to 2 cups, enough for one restaurant-sized shake or two smaller ones.

Approximate nutritional information is for two shakes.

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