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Chick-fil-A Cookies & Cream Milkshake
It’s easy to fall in love with some desserts because they combine two universally loved flavours: vanilla ice-cream and chocolate cookie bits. Chick-fil-A Cookies & Cream Milkshake does just that. It is creamy, sweet, icy and has cookie pieces mixed in for an old-fashioned cookies-and-cream experience you know is coming at the end.
If you like your milkshake to be more interesting than vanilla, but also creamy and smooth enough to sip, this will hit the spot. I would categorise it as a decadent dessert beverage made with a dairy-based milkshake, chocolate cookie flavours, topped with whipped cream, and garnished with a cherry.
“This is the milkshake you would order if you want a cold, creamy beverage with enough cookie in it to feel like dessert.”
What Is the Chick-fil-A Cookies & Cream Milkshake?
The Chick-fil-A Cookies & Cream Milkshake is a hand-crafted dessert shake made from a creamy milkshake and cookie crumbs. It’s garnished with a scoop of whipped cream and a cherry, for a typical milkshake look and feel.
The shake is like a vanilla shake, but the cookie crumbs are chocolate flavoured, they have bits of crunch, and a more dessert-like taste. It is not simply vanilla with a bit of chocolate. The crumbs add texture, and make the shake feel a little more playful.
It is a high-calorie dessert, so I would consider it as a dessert treat. At 630 calories and 84g of sugar, it’s best when you are really craving a treat.
Quick Menu Overview
| Item Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Menu Item | Chick-fil-A Cookies & Cream Milkshake |
| Menu Category | Dessert drink |
| Flavor Style | Creamy vanilla with chocolate cookie crumbs |
| Topping | Whipped cream and cherry |
| Calories | 630 |
| Total Fat | 25g |
| Carbohydrates | 91g |
| Sugars | 84g |
| Protein | 13g |
| Contains Allergens | Milk, soy, and wheat |
Taste and Texture
The shake has a creamy foundation. It’s sweet and has a vanilla taste that makes the milkshake so creamy. Next is the cookie crumbs with a chocolatey taste and some crunch. This combination makes it more complex than just a milkshake.
It is cold, creamy and thick. It is a drink that you can sip with a straw, but it is also a treat. You can taste the cookie pieces for a bit of chew and crunch when they are blended. The whipped cream adds a little fluff to the top and the cherry gives a bit of fruity finish.
I believe this shake will be good for those who enjoy dessert drinks with texture. If you like simpler, smoother tastes, vanilla is probably a better fit. If you want cookie pieces and more, though, this shake may be better for you.
Nutrition Facts
Here’s the nutrition information per serving.
| Nutrition Fact | Amount Per Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 630 |
| Total Fat | 25g |
| Saturated Fat | 15g |
| Trans Fat | 1g |
| Cholesterol | 85mg |
| Sodium | 430mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 91g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g |
| Sugars | 84g |
| Protein | 13g |
The nutrition advice on this site is based on a 2,000-calorie diet but everyone’s needs are different. Nutrition information is estimated using the product’s standard formula and various sources. Variations may occur due to preparation, ingredient substitutions or additions.
How to Use These Nutrition Facts
The shake is definitely a dessert. It has 630 calories and can add to a large meal, particularly if you choose a sandwich, chips or nuggets to go with it. But that doesn’t mean you can’t eat it. You just need to be aware of what you are ordering.
The 25g of fat (5g of saturated fat) comes from the dairy base, cream, milkfat, whipped cream and other milk products. There are also 91g of carbohydrates in the shake, which are mainly sugars and cookie crumbs.
It’s a very sweet dessert, with 84g of sugar. This may be worth considering if you are limiting your sugar intake. The good news is that the shake has 13g of protein from dairy-based ingredients like milk, whey powder, nonfat dry milk and cream.
| If You Care About… | What to Know |
|---|---|
| Calories | It is one of the richer dessert drink choices |
| Sugar | It contains 84g of sugar |
| Fat | It has 25g total fat and 15g saturated fat |
| Protein | It provides 13g of protein |
| Sodium | It contains 430mg sodium |
| Allergens | It contains milk, soy, and wheat |
Ingredients Breakdown
The shake’s ingredients make it creamy, sweet and cookie-like. The shake includes milk, sugar, thickeners, cookie crumbs, whipped cream, and a cherry.
Whole milk, sugar, nonfat milk, milkfat, cream, nonfat dry milk, whey powder, natural and artificial flavor, water, mono and diglycerides, guar gum, carrageenan, brown sugar, cellulose gum, corn starch, salt, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, calcium sulfate, caramel color, beta carotene, and annatto are found in the shake.
The cookie crumbs consist of unbleached enriched wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, sugar, palm and/or canola oil, cocoa processed with alkali, invert sugar, leavening, soy lecithin, salt, chocolate and natural flavor.
The whipped cream is made from cream, milk, sugar, sorbitol, mono and diglycerides, natural flavor, carrageenan, and nitrous oxide (used as a whipping agent).
The cherry includes cherries, water, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, natural and artificial flavor, sulfur dioxide, FD&C Red #40, citric acid and malic acid.
Ingredient Groups at a Glance
| Ingredient Group | What It Adds |
|---|---|
| Whole milk, nonfat milk, cream, milkfat | Creamy body and dairy richness |
| Sugar and brown sugar | Sweet dessert flavor |
| Whey powder and nonfat dry milk | Texture and protein |
| Cookie crumbs | Chocolate cookie flavor and small bits |
| Cocoa and chocolate | Deeper cookie-style taste |
| Guar gum, carrageenan, cellulose gum | Thick, smooth consistency |
| Whipped cream | Soft topping and extra creaminess |
| Cherry | Sweet, bright finishing touch |
| Colors such as beta carotene, annatto, caramel color, Red #40 | Visual appeal |
And that’s why the shake is so creamy. It is a dessert, not a simple beverage. The smooth milk and cream make the base and the cookie crumbs add texture and taste.
Allergen Information
This menu item contains milk, soy and wheat.
The milk is found in the shake base and whipped cream. The soy is from soy lecithin in the cookie crumbs. The wheat is from the enriched flour in the cookie crumbs.
| Allergen Concern | Details |
|---|---|
| Contains Milk | Yes |
| Contains Soy | Yes |
| Contains Wheat | Yes |
| Dairy-Free | No |
| Gluten-Free | No, it contains wheat |
| Vegan-Friendly | No |
| Best for Milk Allergy | No |
| Best for Wheat Allergy | No |
| Best for Soy Allergy | No |
This is not a drink for guessing if you have a food allergy. Be sure to check with your local Chick-fil-A if you want to be certain of the allergen information, particularly if cross-contact concerns you. Nutrition, ingredients and allergens may vary with customisations.
Who Will Enjoy This Shake?
This sweet cookies-and-cream dessert shake is probably going to be a favourite for you if you love milkshakes with cookies. You will have more flavour and texture than a vanilla shake, but it won’t taste or feel overpowering.
You might enjoy this shake if you like:
- Chocolate cookie crumbs in a milkshake
- Dessert-like thick milkshakes
- Cherry and whipped cream toppings
- Sweet drinks with texture
- Classic cookies-and-cream flavor
Much less suitable for those who love light drinks, dairy free, low sugar or dislike mix-ins!
Best Time to Order It
I would not have this shake when I want a beverage to accompany lunch, but if I want dessert. It’s sweet and filling. It can be a dessert, a dessert snack or even with lunch (if you want the dessert as the main dish).
It’s good if you’re looking for something refreshing. The cookie crumbs make it more filling than just a soda or lemonade. The cherry and whipped cream also makes it a little “funny” and similar to a milkshake.
If you’re drinking it as part of a meal, then it might be better to consider it as a dessert. You will make it easier to include in your meal.
Food Pairing Ideas
Salty, savoury and spicy flavours go well with a cookies-and-cream shake. Salty and sweet flavours cancel each other out, and the creamy shake is cooled by the spice.
| Chick-fil-A Pairing | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Waffle Fries | Salty fries balance the sweet shake |
| Chick-fil-A Nuggets | Savory bites pair nicely with creamy cookie flavor |
| Original Chicken Sandwich | A classic meal with a classic dessert drink |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | The cold shake helps cool the heat |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | A lighter sandwich leaves more room for dessert |
My personal favourite is this shake with waffle fries. The fries are salty and crunchy. The shake is sweet, creamy and has cookies. It’s just a simple salty-sweet treat.
How It’s Different from Vanilla
The Cookies & Cream Milkshake is a variation on vanilla, but more complex. It has chocolate flavours, cookie pieces and sweetness.
| Feature | Cookies & Cream Milkshake | Vanilla Milkshake |
|---|---|---|
| Flavor | Vanilla-style base with chocolate cookie crumbs | Smooth vanilla |
| Texture | Creamy with cookie bits | Smooth and thick |
| Sweetness | Very sweet and dessert-heavy | Sweet but simpler |
| Allergens | Milk, soy, wheat | Milk |
| Best For | Cookie lovers | Classic vanilla fans |
If you prefer less, vanilla has less. But if you want more flavour and pieces of cookie, the cookies and cream version has more for you.
Is This Shake Filling?
Yes, it’s filling. This shake can be filling, at 630 calories, 25g of fat, 91g of carbs and 13g of protein, this is enough for dessert. It could be filling if you eat a big meal.
This may not be a bad thing. It just means you may want to eat this if you are in the mood for something sweet. This could be a nice dessert if you are not too hungry.
What Makes It Stand Out?
This shake is unique for its cookie crumbs. The crumbs add the chocolate flavour and crunch without having to add sauces and toppings. The vanilla whipped cream and cherry make the shake fancy, but the cookie crumbs are special.
The shake is also traditional. It doesn’t have an unusual flavour or fruit. Cookies and cream has been a tradition for so long because it is straightforward and tasty. You know what you’re getting.
You know what you’re getting.
Ordering Tips
When placing your order, consider what you want from the milkshake. If you want a dessert, this is a good choice. If you are expecting a drink, you may want to consider another option.
You may also want to share if you are ordering with others. It is sweet and creamy so may be better to share so you do not have it as the main meal.
You may want to order it:
- After a lighter meal
- With chips for a sweet and salty snack
- As dessert instead of another dessert
- When you get bored of vanilla ice-cream
- When you want cookies and cream, in particular
Final Sip
Chick-fil-A Cookies & Cream Milkshake is a creamy, sweet milkshake dessert containing milk, topped with chocolate cookie crumbs, whipped cream and a cherry. There are 630 calories, 25g of fat (9g saturated), 91g of carbs, 84g of sugar and 13g of protein per serving.
It’s not dairy-, wheat-, or soy-free, so it’s not suitable for people with allergies or sensitivities to dairy products, wheat (and products containing gluten), or soy. It’s good to enjoy it as a treat, especially if you are in the mood for something creamy, cold, sweet and full of cookies.
If you are a fan of chocolate cookie crumb milkshakes, it’s the dessert beverage with the taste of cookies and cream in a creamy Chick-fil-A milkshake.
