Description

Have you ever wondered if a milkshake could look like Frankenstein and his bride, complete with chocolatey hair and creepy bolts? Picture two frosty shakes—one minty green for Frankenstein, one creamy vanilla for his bride—decorated with crushed cookies and candy eyes that make your Halloween party pop. Sounds like a treat that’s perfect for a spooky night, right? These Frankenshake and Bride of Frankenshake milkshakes are super easy to make, with just 25 minutes of active prep, and sure to thrill your guests

Ingredients

This recipe uses simple ingredients to create a spooky, creamy treat. Here’s what you’ll need, why each one matters, and some substitutions:

Semisweet Chocolate Chips (3 ounces): Melts to create Frankenstein’s facial features and hairline.
- Substitution: Use milk chocolate chips or vegan chocolate.
Chocolate Wafer Cookies (20, finely crushed): Forms the “hair” and topping for both shakes.
- Substitution: Use chocolate sandwich cookies (without filling) or gluten-free chocolate cookies.
Chocolate-Covered Caramels (4, such as Rolos): Acts as Frankenstein’s and Bride’s neck bolts.
- Substitution: Use chocolate-covered peanuts or small round candies.
Red Candy Melts (2 ounces): Creates the Bride’s red lips.
- Substitution: Use red icing or melted red chocolate.
Vanilla Ice Cream (2 pints): The creamy base for both shakes.
- Substitution: Use dairy-free vanilla ice cream for vegan.
Milk (1/2 cup): Thins the shakes to a sippable consistency.
- Substitution: Use plant-based milk (soy, almond) for vegan.
Peppermint Extract (1/4 teaspoon): Adds a minty flavor to the Frankenshake.
- Substitution: Use mint extract or omit for a plain green shake.
Green Food Coloring (3-4 drops): Gives the Frankenshake its Frankenstein hue.
- Substitution: Use natural green food coloring or spinach juice (may alter flavor).
Canned Whipped Cream: Tops the Bride’s shake for a fluffy finish.
- Substitution: Use homemade whipped cream or vegan whipped topping.

Why These Ingredients Matter

The ice cream and milk provide calcium and protein, making these shakes a slightly nutritious treat. The chocolate and candy decorations create a spooky, Frankenstein-inspired look, while the mint and vanilla flavors offer variety in one batch. The ingredients are affordable, widely available, and easy to swap for dietary needs, like gluten-free or vegan diets, making this recipe versatile for Halloween fun.

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Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Frankenshake Glass

In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt 3 ounces semisweet chocolate chips for 30 seconds, stir, then heat for another 30 seconds until fully melted.
Tip a pint glass or beer stein on its side and use a toothpick, skewer, or clean paintbrush to draw a mouth, eyes, and stitches inside the glass to resemble Frankenstein’s face.
Stand the glass upright and brush melted chocolate on the rim and a quarter of the way down the outside in a zig-zag pattern for a hairline.
Press crushed chocolate wafer cookies (from 20 cookies) onto the chocolate on the outside to coat.
Add 2 dollops of chocolate on the sides of the glass for bolts, then press 2 chocolate-covered caramels (like Rolos) onto the dollops.
Place the glass in the freezer for 10 minutes to harden (or up to overnight).

Tip: Work quickly with the melted chocolate to avoid it hardening before decorating.

Step 2: Prep the Bride of Frankenshake Glass

In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt 2 ounces red candy melts for 30 seconds, stir, then heat for another 30 seconds until fully melted.
Tip a second pint glass or beer stein on its side and use a toothpick, skewer, or clean paintbrush to draw red lips inside the glass.
Use melted semisweet chocolate (from Step 1) to draw eyes inside the glass.
Stand the glass upright and brush melted chocolate on the rim and a quarter of the way down the outside for a hairline.
Press crushed chocolate wafer cookies onto the chocolate on the outside to coat.
Add 2 dollops of chocolate on the sides for bolts, then press the remaining 2 chocolate-covered caramels onto the dollops.
Place the glass in the freezer for 10 minutes to harden (or up to overnight).

Tip: Keep the red lips bold for a dramatic Bride effect.

Step 3: Make the Milkshakes

In a blender, combine 2 pints vanilla ice cream and 1/2 cup milk, blending until smooth.
Pour half the mixture into the Bride of Frankenshake glass and return it to the freezer to chill.
Add 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract and 3-4 drops green food coloring to the remaining mixture in the blender, blending until just combined and green.
Pour the green mixture into the Frankenshake glass.

Tip: Blend briefly after adding food coloring to avoid overmixing.

Step 4: Decorate and Serve

Sprinkle remaining crushed chocolate wafer cookies over the top of both shakes.
Swirl canned whipped cream on top of the Bride of Frankenshake glass.
Serve both shakes immediately with straws.

Tip: Use a wide straw for easy sipping of the thick shakes.