Graveyard Shakes
Graveyard Shakes
Cookies-and-cream milkshakes buried under “Oreo dirt” with candy tombstones. Thick, creamy, and wickedly easy—five minutes to frightful delight.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cookies & cream ice cream
- 1½ cups milk (whole for ultra-creamy; any works)
- 8–10 Oreos, crushed, for “dirt”
- Candy tombstones (or Milano cookies piped with “RIP” in chocolate)
- Optional: whipped cream, chocolate syrup, candy bones or gummy worms
For extra-thick shakes, freeze the glasses 10 minutes before filling.
Directions
- Blend: Add the ice cream and milk to a blender; blend until smooth and thick. Adjust milk to reach your favorite thickness.
- Pour & top: Divide between 2 large or 3 small glasses. Spoon a generous layer of crushed Oreos on top for “freshly dug” dirt.
- Decorate: Insert candy tombstones. Finish with whipped cream, candy bones, or a few gummy worms crawling out.
- Serve: Best enjoyed immediately while frosty.
No blender? Let ice cream soften 5–10 minutes and mash with milk using a sturdy whisk.
Variations
- Mint Cemetery: Use mint-chip ice cream; add a drop of peppermint extract.
- Dirt & Worms: Add gummy worms and drizzle chocolate syrup.
- Pumpkin Patch: Swirl in 2–3 tbsp pumpkin puree + pumpkin spice; top with orange sprinkles.
- Dairy-Free: Oat or almond milk + dairy-free cookies-and-cream ice cream.
- Adults-Only: Blend in 1–1½ oz Irish cream or coffee liqueur per serving.
Make-Ahead & Storage
- Crush cookies and prep tombstones up to 2 days ahead.
- Shakes don’t store well—blend right before serving for best texture.
- For a thicker “soft-serve” vibe, freeze blended shakes 10–15 minutes, stir, then garnish.
Serving Info
| Yield | 2 large or 3 small shakes |
| Time | 5–10 minutes |
| Category | Dessert · Drink · Halloween |
| Cuisine | American |