From classic Snickerdoodle Cookie to White Chocolate Snickerdoodle Milkshake, we’re talking make-over. And although changed in obvious ways, there’s no denying its buttery, cinnamon-y charms. A classic is a classic is a classic.
This old-fashioned New England favorite, with its crinkly top and light dusting of cinnamon sugar is a family favorite…one we’ve been making for years. And actually, it’s Luc who has put her mark on our favorite snickerdoodle – so puffy and delicious.
Written beneath our tried and true recipe in my antique copy of Joy Of Cooking Christmas Cookies, I have written a few things…6 /cookie sheet; 10 minutes; cooking with Chelsea 8/5/11 XO; and Lucy’s best cookie!! Every year when I dust off this little gem of a book, I am given this extraordinary gift. Like unwrapping a family heirloom ornament – my scribbled notes immediately transport me to those moments and memories that make my holiday special.
It’s rare that we make milkshakes at home but I couldn’t resist the decadent combination of white chocolate chip snickerdoodles and creamy vanilla ice cream with a generous splash of whole milk. Hey – it’s the holidays…
And speaking of holidays, I wanted to take a moment to share with you a great cause that is going on right now called The Great American Milk Drive. Did you know that more than 46 million Americans – including 12 million children – rely on Feeding America food bank donations each year? And that milk is one of the most requested yet least donated items? On average, clients receive the equivalent of less than 1 gallon per person per year. It’s true that Americans are generous with canned and dry goods, but many don’t think to donate milk because it’s perishable which means that many families are missing out on so many health benefits and nutrients.
The Great American Milk Drive is about delivering thousands of gallons of milk to families who might otherwise go without.
And here’s where we can all help…
The American Dairy Association and Dairy Council has launched the #GiveAGallon Milk Challenge to raise awareness about hunger and the need for milk for families in need. Each time a photo is posted on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook of a person, group, or even a pet, sporting a milk moustache with the hashtag #GiveAGallon and texting “MILK” to 80077 now through Jan. 15, 2016, ADADC will donate $1 to feeding America’s Great American Milk Drive. This will continue until $25,000 is donated.
Which means…not only is sporting a milk moustache a cool and happening look…it’s also helping a lot of folks in the process. Thanks for helping make a difference!
In true ADADC spirit, they’re hosting a party that you’re invited to!
I’m excited to share with you their invitation to join in on a Twitter party with me this Thursday, Dec. 17, from 9-10pm EST. For everyone who attends the party and uses #GiveAGallon, $1 will be donated to The Great American Milk Drive.
How awesome is that?
We’ll be sharing cooking tips, holiday recipes and ways to give back.
Oh…and about that ‘milk moustache’…I have just the thing! Look at all that yummy whipped cream…
Buon Appetito!
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White Chocolate Snickerdoodle Milkshake
- Category: Dessert
Ingredients
- White Chocolate Snickerdoodles
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. cream of tartar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 4 tsps. cinnamon
- Milkshake
- 2 cups Vanilla ice cream
- 4 homemade cookies made with white chocolate chips
- 1 cup whole milk
- Whipped Cream Topping (aerosol can)
- Cinnamon sugar and white chocolate chips to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F and grease two cookie sheets.
- For the cookies, sift together flour, cream of tartar and 1/4 tsp. salt.
- Using an electric mixer, beat together until well blended, softened butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar.
- Add and continue beating until well blended and smooth, 2 large eggs and white chocolate chips.
- Beat flour mixture into butter mixture until smoothly incorporated.
- Pull off pieces of dough and roll between the palms to form generous 1 inch balls.
- Combine cinnamon and sugar then roll cookies in the mixture.
- Space cookies about 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
- Bake one pan at a time in upper 1/3 of the oven for roughly 10 minutes, or until cookies are light golden brown around the edges.
- Transfer sheets to wire racks and let stand until cookies firm up slightly, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to wire racks and cool thoroughly.
- Once cooled thoroughly, prepare milkshakes.
- Combine 2 cups vanilla ice cream with 1 cup milk and 4 cookies.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour milkshake into prepared glass.
- Top with whipped cream, cinnamon sugar and white chocolate chips.
Be sure to check out the other fabulous recipes being shared as part of the #GiveAGallon campaign with American Dairy Association and Dairy Council!
Slow Cooker Snowflake Hot Chocolate, Wishes and Dishes
Christmas Morning Muffins, Running to the Kitchen
Savory Coeur la Crème with Cranberry, Hungry Couple NYC
White Hot Chocolate, Courtney’s Sweets
Eggnog Muffins, Lauren Kelly Nutrition
Mini Cheddar Ranch Cheese Ball Bites, Mother Thyme
Blueberry Pomegranate Smoothie, It’s a Keeper
Eggnog Dutch Baby, Nutmeg Nanny
Hope to see you at the Twitter party on Thursday!
Ciao!
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written on behalf of the ADADC. The opinions and text are all mine.
Normally, I’m not fancy incorporating cookies in my shakes, but this Christmas version sounds fabulous and kind of a must to try! Deliciously done, Annie!
I’m with you, Ben…but like you said – it’s Christmas – so I decided to go for it! Thanks for stopping by with a kind word, my friend! 🙂
Oh I love those ancient cookbooks! My mom has a Betty Crocker “Cooky” Book that’s at least 30 years old. It’s since lost its front and back covers and is covered in stains, but I love paging through and seeing the handwritten notes. When I was little I even wrote “no” or “yes” next to each picture based on whether or not I thought I’d like it. Needless to say most were a “yes”. 🙂 This is such a fun idea to enjoy around the holidays, Annie! And what a great cause to support. I immediately think of non-perishables when it comes to donations, but it makes total sense to have a milk drive!
Those books are the best! And like your mom’s, ours contain little notes from the kids throughout the years, also. So special! Thank you for stopping by with a kind word, Alyssa! I appreciate that! 🙂
Oh my goodness! I love snickerdoodles, so this milkshake is calling my name. And it has white chocolate too? Love it!
It’s one of my favorites, too! Thank you, Danielle!
This looks so delicious, what an explosion of flavors. I don’t make many milk shakes but it looks like I need to change that! Take care.
This just might be worth pulling the blender out for! Thanks, friend! 🙂
This shake and the cookies look delicious! Love your cookbook notes, Annie 🙂 What a great cause, too!
Awhhh! Thanks, friend! 🙂
Whoa! You put white chocolate chips in snickerdoodles? Then you put the cookies in a milkshake? There are no words for this level of genius creativity!
Hahahaha! You crack me up! It is incredible what a few white chocolate chips and a blender full of ice cream does for a snickerdoodle! Thanks, friend! 🙂
Some people scoff at having ice cream when it’s so cold outside. I am not one of those people! This looks so tempting. It is so cool that you made your own snickerdoodles for this milkshake.
You will never find me scoffing at those who eat ice cream when it’s cold outside, however, you will find me scoffing that ice cream down! Thanks, friend! 🙂
I am so happy that you are raising awareness for this cause. Annie. The Great American Milk Drive, are doing such a great job, love the give a gallon campaign. I will definitely post and hashtag, thanks for bringing it to notice.
To this gorgeous drink, I love to make milkshakes in the last week of Christmas, feels so special. Snickerdoodle with white chocolate, so yum.
xoxo
Thank you so much for your support toward this very important cause, Asha! You’re so kind! Thank you for your sweet words, dear! xoxo
I saw this first thing this morning when I woke up and looked at IG and I wanted one right then and there (6:45am in bed – ha!). So delicious looking, Annie – and I love that you make notes in your cookbooks – especially adding the dates – what a great remembrance every time you open up that recipe.
I don’t know what I’d do without my cookbooks…especially the one’s that have become personal journals throughout the years. Thanks for your kind words, Geraldine! 🙂
Wow, delicious- these cookies are right up my alley! Pinning!
Oh yeahhhh! Thanks, Medha!
Snickerdoodles are one of my fave cookies!!!! I love this milkshake!!!!
I can’t resist them, either! Thanks, Alice!! 🙂
The The Great American Milk Drive is a fabulous cause! So awesome you are promoting it, Annie! 🙂 Also awesome, these milkshakes!! Who doesn’t love a good milkshake? But a white chocolate snickerdoodle milkshake?!! Stop it!!!! Beyond words delish! I totally need one of these for breakfast… I feel like I deserve it. 🙂 Cheers, doll! xo
That’s the truth…make yourself this yummy shake then start your day! haha! Thanks so much, my dear! Do have a lovely day! xo
Great cause and wonderful shake! I love Snickerdoodles!! Count with me for Thursday nite!
Yay! That’s fabulous! Thanks, so much, Gaila!! 🙂
Just awesome, Annie. Both the shake and the good cause. The more I see of your work, the happier I am to know you in this big bloggy world!
Well, isn’t that a coincidence! I feel exactly the same way about you, my friend! Thanks, Mir!
Annie, this shake looks SO good! I really wish I could reach through my screen and grab that mug. Snickerdoodles are my favorite cookie, so I can only imagine how delicious this shake must taste with the addition of white chocolate. So fun and festive for this time of year, too!
I love the idea of adding cookies or candy bars to milkshakes…this just made perfect sense to me! Thanks, dear! 🙂