This Salted Caramel Cookie and Pretzel Freakshake is absolutely delicious. It’s indulgent, over-the-top and perfect when you want something fun and decadent.
If you love creative milkshakes, this one delivers — sweet salted caramel, crunchy pretzels, and leftover cookies blended into a creamy base, then piled high with toppings.
Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to make this for someone special — or to treat yourself. It’s playful, messy and meant to be shared (or not!).
Freakshakes have taken the internet by storm, and New York–style versions have been popping up everywhere. I couldn’t resist giving one a try at home.
Making this was a fun little project. We debated toppings — chocolate bark vs. waffles, cookie pieces vs. M&M’s — and ended up using a bit of everything. If you have kids, decorating a freakshake is a perfect weekend activity.
This is also a handy way to use leftover holiday cookies. If you still have Christmas cookies in the pantry, this recipe makes delicious use of them.
This freakshake is:
- Made from leftover cookies
- Topped with chocolate bark, pretzels, waffles, M&M’s and more
- Quick to prepare — about 10–15 minutes active time
- Perfect for celebrations or a special treat
Unless you’re on a strict diet, this is a must-make once in a while. Even on a diet, an occasional indulgence is fine.
The method is flexible: blend a salted caramel and pretzel milkshake base, then add your favorite toppings to create the freakshake look.
Toppings I used:
- Chocolate ganache
- Pretzels
- Chocolate bark
- Waffles
- M&M’s
- Extra cookies and pretzels
Other topping ideas:
- Melted chocolate or chocolate syrup
- Popcorn (works with the salted caramel flavor)
- Cookie sandwiches
- Extra salted caramel sauce
- Nutella
Suggestions:
- If you don’t have salted caramel cookies, use 3 tablespoons of salted caramel sauce instead.
- Use any flavored milk or regular milk — plain milk works well if you don’t have a salted caramel variety.
If you make this, tag me on social media so I can see your version and toppings. I love seeing people’s twists on the recipe.
Salted Caramel Cookie and Pretzel Freakshake
Ingredients
- 1 cup puhoi valley salted caramel milk (or any flavored/plain milk)
- 10 pieces mini salted caramel cookies
- 5 pretzel bows
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
Chocolate Ganache
- 1/4 cup cream
- 1/4 cup chocolate buttons
Other toppings
- Chocolate bark
- Whipped cream
- M&M’s
- Waffles
- Extra cookies and pretzels
Instructions
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In a blender, combine 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream, the milk, cookies and pretzels. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust by adding more cookies or pretzels if you prefer a stronger flavor. Set aside.
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Make the ganache: heat the cream in the microwave or in a double boiler, then pour it over the chocolate buttons. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir until the chocolate melts. Leave it at room temperature to thicken slightly so it can be spread on the jar rim (about 10–15 minutes).
To Serve
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Take a mason jar and spread the ganache around the rim and inside the top of the jar. Press pretzel bows and M&M’s into the ganache so they stick.
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Add 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream to the jar, then pour the prepared milkshake in to fill.
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Top with whipped cream and arrange chocolate bark, waffles, extra cookies, pretzels and M&M’s on top. Add a straw and a spoon and serve immediately.
Notes
2. If you don’t have salted caramel cookies, substitute with 3 tablespoons of salted caramel sauce.
3. Any flavored milk or plain milk works well if puhoi valley milk isn’t available.
DISCLAIMER: This is not a sponsored post. I just happen to like Puhoi Valley products.
I have another summer recipe coming soon — stop by again for more ideas.
Until then
Hugs
Sushma
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