County Fair Chocolate Milkshakes
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You guys there is nothing like the County Fair Chocolate Milkshakes we get from The Johnson County Farm Bureau building. They are an ingrained part of any Johnson County 4-H and Agricultural Fair traditionalist.
I know milkshakes aren’t rocket science but there are different ingredients that give different settle flavors. And I had to stretch back into my memory to make the OG of farm bureau milkshakes.
Today’s version is good don’t get me wrong but it’s made with a milkshake machine and a milkshake mix. But in the good old days, you would add quarts of vanilla ice cream and gallons of chocolate milk to a great big milkshake mixer and dispenser that was ancient old when I was young!
I have no idea why using chocolate milk instead of regular white milk and Hershey’s chocolate makes a difference but it does.
This FIRST PLACE chocolate milkshake is merely 2 simple ingredients:
vanilla ice cream and chocolate milk
Legit, that is all. It’s so simple
County Fair Chocolate Milkshakes
I said before that making milkshakes is not rocket science so don’t overcomplicate it. It’s ice cream and milk. I’m going to give you some rough measurements but relax, if it’s too thick add more milk a little at a time. If it’s too thin, add another dip of ice cream.
I think there are 2 keys to this shake:
- A solidly good vanilla ice cream but not a fancy one – we aren’t looking for vanilla bean specs or french vanilla – you want a simple no-frills because the ice cream holds it’s own vanilla.
- CHOCOLATE MILK – like storebought chocolate milk, not white milk mixed with chocolate syrup at home but the real thick good stuff boughten chocolate milk!
This was taste tested by multiple Johnson County Fair devotees – aka my kids and husband and myself!
More County Fair Treats:
County Fair Chocolate Milkshakes
Ingredients
- 3 large scoops vanilla ice cream
- ¾-1 cup store bought chocolate milk
Instructions
- In a blender, blend together ice cream and chocolate milk.
- Pour into a cup and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.
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Yep, the chocolate milk is the key. We made the milkshakes at that booth for many years, and can say your recipe is spot on. Super simple, super delicious!
Thank you for this! My family was heavily involved with Johnson County 4-H when I was little. I moved away years ago, but still dream about those shakes whenever fair time rolls around. It was always a mystery why no other shake tastes quite the same as those served up at the Farm Bureau building. Can’t wait to give this a go!
That’s so cool! How on earth did you find my blog and I hope you enjoy the milkshake! Jent
Haha, I haven’t picked up the milk yet; it’s on this weekend’s agenda. I was reading an article about the fair being (sort of) canceled, which led to wondering if anyone had figured out the old shake recipe. The only two relevant Google results were your blog and an article from the Daily Journal.