Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Wendy's Frosty

Aren't 99 cent menus great?

They make me feel all excited like I'm getting a bargain.

Except Wendy's 99 cent Frosties. They are pathetically small.

So I was intrigued when I came across a recipe to make them at home.

The ingredients are REALLY intriguing! No ice cream!




Frosty (Chocolate Milkshake) (4 10 oz servings, 5 min)

1 1/2 c cold water
1 1/2 c dry milk powder (the powder, not reconstitutued)
2/3 c sugar
1/4 c cocoa
1 tsp vanilla
2 TB oil
A 5-second squirt of cooking spray
1 to 1 1/2 trays of ice cubes

1. Put all ingredients into blender, including the 5 second squirt of cooking spray.
2. Blend for 2 full minutes. Pour and enjoy!

** 5/22 Update: If you have extra, freeze it in popsicle makers. It makes great fudgsicles!


VERDICT:
Cost: 99 cents for a tiny one (6 oz?) at Wendys, 25 cents for a 10 oz homemade one

Overall:
Homemade wins. They are cheap and easy to make with basic ingredients. They have a surprisingly rich chocolate taste. Plus, there are none of the inherent problems with milkshakes: the consistency battle and the icy chunks. This homemade Frosty doesn't have the exact smooth texture of a Wendy's Frosty, but it is definitely simple and delicious.

My inspiration: this site also gives variations and tips

6 comments:

  1. This is amazing! I have no Wendy's by me so I definitely NEED to try this very soon. I will let you know how it turns out :)

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  2. Mary, I've halved this recipe a number of times. It still works well!

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  3. I am so excited to try this recipe!!!!

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  4. I was just craving a frosty last night. The new commercials for the candy chunk frosties are starting to get to me. I bet these would be delicious with chopped up butterfinger or heath bar. I will have to try it!

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  5. Ooo, that does sound good! I've been wanting to put mini chocolate chips in it, but had forgotten about it. I'll have to try it now. I think I'll lessen the water a little bit and throw in a few extra ice cubes to thicken it up.

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  6. it was ok i guess ... better with icecream because it was icy and thin but the flavor was good

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