Wendy’s Frosty Copycat

Prep 5 minutes
Servings 8 (about 2 cups per serving)

With just 4 ingredients, you can make this Copycat Wendy’s Frosty Recipe at home! Rich, thick, and chocolatey, all without needing an ice cream machine!

For more thirst quenching copycat recipes, don’t miss our Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade or Sonic’s Cherry Limeade.

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Wendy’s Chocolate Frosty Recipe Copycat

Raise your hand if you’ve ever hit up Wendy’s drive-thru just to grab a Frosty? There’s just something about that iconic Wendy’s milkshake that hits differently than the shakes from anywhere else.

If you find yourself craving that thick, creamy texture and rich chocolate flavor at home, this recipe is for you. Now you can replicate the perfect Wendy’s Frosty at home – and, surprisingly, it doesn’t require an ice cream machine OR even ice cream! (Though you can use an ice cream machine if desired – I’ve included those instructions as well.)

A copycat Wendy's chocolate frosty

Ingredients Needed

Just 4 ingredients are needed to make a Wendy’s Chocolate Frosty.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements)

  • Sweetened condensed milk – Creates a thick, creamy texture.
  • Cool Whip – Do not thaw before using.
  • Chocolate milk – Use either 1% chocolate milk or make your own by adding Nesquick to regular milk.
  • Vanilla extract – Helps achieve the perfect Frosty flavor.

How to Make a Wendy’s Frosty Copycat

To make a homemade Frosty you’ll just need to combine the ingredients and freeze.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements)

  1. Combine the ingredients. Pulse the ingredients in a blender until smooth.
  2. Freeze. Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container. Freeze for 3 to 4 hours. Stir every 45 minutes, to create the perfect texture and thickness.
  3. Serve. Spoon into glasses and serve.

Can I Make These in Individual Servings?

To make individual Frostys, combine and pulse the ingredients as described above. Then, instead of pouring everything into one large container, pour the mixture into sealed mason jars. Fill each one 1/2 full and freeze. Remove the jar from the freezer every 20 minutes for 1 to 2 hours and give it a good shake, to reach that perfect Frosty consistency. Enjoy with a spoon straight from the jar!

Can I Make A Wendy’s Frosty With an Ice Cream Machine?

Yes, you can use an ice cream maker to make a Frosty and even speed up the process!

  • Blend the ingredients. Pulse all ingredients in the blender until smooth.
  • Freeze. Pour the mixture into a prepared ice cream maker and freeze, according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Check frequently for the desired consistency. It took us roughly 40 minutes to get the appropriate texture.
A spoon over a copycat Wendy's frosty

Tips for Success

Here are a few tips for making the best homemade Frosty.

  • Work in two batches. You’ll likely need to make this in two batches, since most blenders only hold about 8 cups. Overall, the full recipe makes about 16 cups of shake/Frosty.
  • Divide into multiple freezer containers. If you donโ€™t have a freezer-safe container large enough to hold all of the Frosty mixture, divide it up into 2 or 3 smaller batches to put in the freezer. Keep in mind, if you freeze the frosty mixture in smaller batches the freeze time will be slightly shorter.
  • Don’t overfill the containers. Make sure you donโ€™t fill the container to the very top, the mixture will expand a bit as it freezes.
  • Make your own chocolate milk. No need to buy chocolate milk to make this Wendyโ€™s milkshake. You can easily substitute regular milk with a few spoonfuls of Nesquick or Hersheyโ€™s syrup.

Proper Storage

You can make the โ€œbatterโ€ in advance and have it ready to go whenever you are. We keep it stored in a sealed container, unfrozen, for up to 5 days. Alternatively, you could make and freeze a large batch and keep it stored for up to 3 weeks.

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Wendy’s Frosty Copycat

Prep: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 3 hours
Total: 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 (about 2 cups per serving)
With just 4 ingredients, you can make this Copycat Wendy's Frosty Recipe at home! Rich, thick, and chocolatey, all without needing an ice cream machine!

Ingredients 

  • 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 8 ounce container Cool Whip, (NOT thawed)
  • 1/2 gallon 1% chocolate milk, (8 cups, chilled)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Combine the ingredients into a blender. Pulse just until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container, cover tightly, and place into the freezer.
  • Freeze for about 3 to 4 hours, stirring every 45 minutes – this will create the perfect texture and thickness of a Wendy's Frosty (If you would like a thicker frosty, freeze for longer.)
  • Spoon into glasses and serve.

Notes

Work in two batches. You’ll likely need to make this in two batches, since most blenders only hold about 8 cups.
Divide into multiple freezer containers. If you donโ€™t have a freezer-safe container large enough to hold all of the Frosty mixture, divide it up into 2 or 3 smaller batches to put in the freezer. Keep in mind, if you freeze the frosty mixture in smaller batches the freeze time will be slightly shorter. Make sure you donโ€™t fill the container to the very top, the mixture will expand a bit as it freezes.
Ice cream machine. To make this recipe in an ice cream machine (or in individual servings), please refer to the article.

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 624mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 646IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 477mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

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4 Comments

  1. kim says:

    5 stars
    appreciate the recipe

  2. Diane says:

    Can I make this a day in advance and just keep in the freezer until ready to serve? Thank you

    1. Amy@BellyFull says:

      Hi Diane – All make ahead and storage information is included in the article. Enjoy!

  3. Olivia Kojack says:

    5 stars
    I loved this recipe