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You might think you don’t have any exciting dessert options at home … but a creamy, delicious milkshake can be prepped in no time! Here are seven homemade milkshake recipes you can make with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.

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Easy to blend up and serve in seconds, milkshakes are a fun treat that the whole family can enjoy making. And if you have HERSHEY’S Syrup or HERSHEY’S Cocoa in your pantry, you can create ice-cream-parlor perfection quick and easy. For a delicious, drinkable dessert, try one of these milkshake ideas this summer. Because everything tastes better homemade!

1. HERSHEY’S Classic Chocolate Milkshake

hersheys classic chocolate milkshake

One bite of this no-bake pie and you’ll think you’ve died and gone to chocolate heaven. The secret to its silkiness is HERSHEY’S SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Chips, which combine with eggs, milk and butter for a texture somewhere between a pudding and a ganache.

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2. Double Strawberry Milkshake

hersheys double strawberry milkshake

Light, refreshing and picture-perfect, this strawberry milkshake is a sip of summer for any season. And HERSHEY’S Strawberry Syrup makes it twice as special.

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3. Classic Caramel Milkshake

hersheys classic caramel milkshake

A dash of caramel turns any drink into a celebration. Make something special at home with HERSHEY'S SUNDAE DREAM Classic Caramel Syrup. (Tip: You can also use HERSHEY’S Caramel Syrup for this recipe!)

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4. Cocoa Chocolate Shake

hersheys cocoa chocolate milkshake

Milkshake hack: cocoa powder! You can still break out the cocoa when it's too hot for hot chocolate. HERSHEY’S Cocoa brings rich flavor to this decadent yet refreshing chocolate shake. This is different from frozen hot chocolate because it doesn’t have the same fixings like creamer or salt.

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5. HERSHEY’S Chocolate Cherry Milkshake

hersheys chocolate cherry milkshake

Ice cream shop flavors are closer than you think. Take this shake for example: It's like a chocolate-covered cherry in a glass. The vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt in your freezer will work for this fun recipe. Top with whipped cream and an iconic maraschino to layer on the happiness.

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6. Frozen Hot Chocolate

hersheys frozen hot chocolate

Help settle a fight: Is a frozen hot chocolate, in fact, a milkshake? It is a delicious blend made with milk and ice, after all … Enjoy the sweet combination of marshmallows and HERSHEY’S Cocoa all year long with this delicious chiller. Ready in five minutes, you can enjoy it right away — no waiting in the drive-through.

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7. KIT KAT® Coffee Chiller Shake

kit kat coffee chiller milkshake

Slow down and enjoy the moment with this cool coffee break. Cold brew adds another layer of richness to coffee ice cream, while crunchy KIT KAT® Wafer Bars give it a pleasant pick-me-up. Serve with whipped cream and extra KIT KAT® Bar pieces on top! 

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Enjoy a refreshing milkshake whenever you want.

How to make a milkshake at home even more special: HERSHEY’S Syrup and HERSHEY’S Cocoa. These homemade milkshakes are an easy take on dessert, and they make a great no-bake activity for little hands. With our easy recipes, you’re only seconds away from a fun frozen drink.
 
For more easy ideas, check out our complete collection of summer dessert recipes.