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    Dec 3, 2012 Β· Modified: Dec 9, 2020 by Sues Β· This post may contain affiliate links, uses cookies, and generates income via ads Β· View privacy policy + disclosure statement linked in footer Β· 18 Comments

    Malted Candy Cane Milkshake

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    This Malted Candy Cane Milkshake will have you in the holiday spirit in no time at all... And with just four ingredients, it's ridiculously easy to make!

    Head-on view of a malted candy cane milkshake with crushed candy cane rim with red and white striped straw with second milkshake, silver bells, and holly in background with recipe title at top

    (This recipe for Malted Candy Cane Milkshake was originally published in December 2012, but was updated with new photos in 2019).

    Happy December! Can you even get over that? I cannot. If I could have one wish, it would be to freeze time for a little bit so I could get ten million things done before going back to real-time life.

    That way, once in real-time life, I could feel completely put together and in control and not like a hot mess who goes to bed at 2 a.m. every night (morning?) and barely functions all day.

    But since that clearly won't happen, I will continue on being a hot mess who's already crying over the fact that the holiday season is flying by without me having enough time to prepare or enjoy any of it. What is this life?

    At least it can be enjoyed in some small ways. Like with milkshakes packed with candy canes. Because goodness knows this is the perfect treat for Christmas tree decorating, holiday gift wrapping, Miracle on 34th Street watching, and just all around decking the halls in between.

    Even if do happen to be sipping on it at 2 a.m. Le sigh. 'Tis the season to be jolly!

    Malted Candy Cane Milkshake Recipe

    Like most milkshake recipes, this candy cane milkshake is super easy to make. The toughest part about it is crushing all those candy canes. Which let me be clear, is one of my least favorite tasks ever.

    These days, you can pay a pretty penny to buy them pre-crushed...

    Or you can just put them in a Ziplock bag and crush them yourself using something heavy. I use a meat mallet to crush mine.

    Overhead of a white bowl of crushed candy canes

    You'll want to use about 2 Tbsp of that crushed candy cane to rim your milkshake glasses. You can brush the rims with a little simple sugar, honey, or maple syrup... Anything that will make the crushed candy cane stick.

    And then place glasses upside down on a small plate with the crushed candy canes to coat the rims.

    Collage showing process for rimming glasses in crushed candy canes, including glass upside down in crushed candy canes on small plate and closeup of crushed candy canes on glass rim

    Now, put ice cream, milk, malted milk powder, and almost all of the rest of the crushed candy cane (leave a little bit for garnishing the milkshakes) into a blender and blend away.

    Pour milkshake into the candy cane rimmed glasses, sprinkle a little more crushed candy cane on top, and enjoy!

    Head-on closeup of two malted candy cane milkshakes with crushed candy cane rims and red and white straws with silver bell and crushed candy canes all around

    This candy cane milkshake is the perfect seasonal delight! It's just the right amount of pepperminty and has just a touch of malted flavor to it. The first time I made it, I actually added additional peppermint extract, but I decided to make it without this time just to see how it would be.

    And I realized that the crushed candy canes give it the perfect amount of peppermint flavor without added extract!

    I should mention that I've been wanting to make a malted milkshake for some time now (with crushed malt ball on the rim!), but then I started craving peppermint… And thus, this drink was born. I think malted flavor is one of the most underrated things.

    And to be honest, candy canes are pretty underrated these days, too. At least the classic red and white peppermint ones are. It seems like every other candy in the world has been turned into a candy cane. But in my opinion, there's nothing like the classic!

    Overhead view of malted candy cane milkshake with red and white striped straw and lots of crushed candy canes

    I feel like this is the sort of thing that if you left out for Santa instead of plain old milk, he'd be perfectly happy. But he'd probably have to fight other members of the household off for it.

    So, make extra. In fact, I feel like this candy cane milkshake is enough to get even the Grinch in the holiday spirit!

    There are about a million more things I want to do with candy canes before the season is over, which is why I need at least 60 more days in the holiday season. Can we make that happen?

    Or can we make candy canes socially acceptable in March? Despite the fact that every candy is being made into candy canes, it seems that candy canes are the one candy that hasn't crossed over into other holidays.

    Head-on view of a malted candy cane milkshake with crushed candy cane rim with red and white striped straw with second milkshake, silver bells, and holly in background

    At least I now feel in much more of a celebratory holiday-like mood. Another thing getting me in the holiday-spirit? Writing my annual holiday gift guide for food lovers! It's in full swing and should be coming out soon, so get ready.

    Have you started celebrating the holidays yet? How so?

    If you're looking for more holiday desserts made with candy canes, check out my Coconut Candy Cane Truffles and my Peppermint Pavlova with White Chocolate Whipped Cream. I also really want to make this Peppermint Pie from Princess Pinky Girl!

    Malted Candy Cane Milkshake -- This Malted Candy Cane Milkshake will have you in the holiday spirit in not time at all and with just four ingredients, it's ridiculous easy to make | wearenotmartha.com

    Malted Candy Cane Milkshake

    This Malted Candy Cane Milkshake will have you in the holiday spirit in no time at all... And with just four ingredients, it's ridiculously easy to make!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert, Drink
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Christmas Milkshakes, Holiday Milkshakes, Peppermint Milkshakes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Makes: 2 milkshakes
    Author: Sues

    Ingredients

    • 6 candy canes, crushed (about Β½ cup)
    • 3 cups vanilla ice cream
    • 1 Β½ cups 1% milk (or dairy or dairy alternative of your choice)
    • 5 Tbsp malted milk powder

    Instructions

    • Place about 2 Tbsp crushed candy canes on a small plate. Brush a little simple syrup, maple syrup, or honey around the rim of two glasses and then place upside down in the crushed candy canes to coat rims.
    • In a blender combine ice cream, milk, malted milk powder, and the rest of the crushed candy cane (save a little bit for garnish!). Blend until smooth.
    • Pour milkshake into the rimmed glasses and sprinkle a little more crushed candy cane on top.
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    1. Simply Life says

      December 03, 2012 at 8:30 am

      seasonal drinks like this make me a little bit happier that we're in december- what a fun idea!

    2. Blog is the New Black says

      December 03, 2012 at 9:32 am

      LOVE!

    3. Chris says

      December 03, 2012 at 9:54 am

      I drink your milkshake! πŸ˜€

    4. sarah k @ the pajama chef says

      December 03, 2012 at 11:28 am

      i can't believe it's december either! these shakes are adorable πŸ™‚

    5. Mal @ The Chic Geek says

      December 03, 2012 at 11:35 am

      This is so festive and adorable, I especially love the candy cane rimmed glass, such a great idea!

    6. Ashley says

      December 03, 2012 at 12:32 pm

      I am totally with you! Let's freeze time, catch up on our to-do lists, then start time again so we can be on top of things and able to enjoy the holiday. But I suppose it isn't Christmas/New Years without a bit of panicked rushing... But I hope you are able to enjoy it, whether everything is done or not!
      This milkshake looks so, so good. I love peppermint, I love malt powder, and I love milkshakes! I think I could even get Eric to enjoy it, ha!

    7. Gia Grossman says

      December 03, 2012 at 12:51 pm

      Hello! How cute is this?? Makes me want to take a trip to the North Pole and hang out with some penguins. The candy cane rim is perfect!!!

    8. Monique says

      December 03, 2012 at 1:32 pm

      If you sugar a rim, i will likely attack it. I love sugared rims!
      This is gorgeous too! perfect for the season!

    9. Raquel (Thoughtful Eating) says

      December 03, 2012 at 1:55 pm

      I have actually cut myself trying to chop up candy cane and have also found that pieces tend to fly everywhere (unfortunately ants find the sweet treats on the floor later ugh!). So I'm very jealous of your Cuisinart mini chopper. Although I'm not sure I would use it for anything other than candy cane! Ha.

      This recipe looks amazing! You guys are really inventive.

    10. Michelle Collins says

      December 03, 2012 at 2:39 pm

      This looks great! And I plan to decorate our home for Christmas and Hanukkah this evening.

    11. Megan says

      December 03, 2012 at 10:02 pm

      I feel that way about the holidays too... they are going to be gone before I get a chance to relax and celebrate them. πŸ™ This is a great holiday treat though... I especially love the crushed candy cane on the rim.

    12. Hillary says

      December 03, 2012 at 11:07 pm

      That is seriously the cutest milkshake ever!!!!

    13. Kitchen Belleicious says

      December 04, 2012 at 9:38 am

      how cool is this! Cutest thing ever- my son would go nuts for it

    14. Bridget says

      December 04, 2012 at 10:10 am

      Yum sounds soooo good! I love malt!!! I think I'd like this with chocolate ice cream πŸ™‚

    15. Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says

      December 04, 2012 at 1:02 pm

      This looks so perfect and delicious...I wish I had one right now!! πŸ™‚

    16. Odetta says

      December 05, 2012 at 9:37 am

      It's a peppermint dream! I love any and all things peppermint this time of year.

    17. brandi says

      December 07, 2012 at 10:23 am

      love this. i want one tonight!!

    18. Cindy says

      October 23, 2022 at 3:58 pm

      5 stars
      I want another and another I'm in love

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