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The Cookout Butterfinger milkshake splits reviewers on one question: does it taste like the candy bar? The Daily Meal ranks it 10th of 41 flavors, behind only the Reese's Cup shake among candy-bar shakes, and describes chopped Butterfinger bars blended into vanilla with peanut butter and chocolate flavor and plenty of crunch. A fan scorer found the candy flavor subtle. It typically costs $3.99.
Does the Butterfinger shake taste like Butterfinger?
Not always, and the reviewers who say so are specific. The fan scorer at cookoutmilkshakereviews.com gave it 12 of 17 and said it does not really evoke the candy bar: the Butterfinger bits are hard to notice unless you fish out chunks, and Butterfinger does not freeze well as a candy. Mashed was kinder, saying the shake turns the candy's flavors into something drinkable, though much sweeter, which plays well against the mellow chocolate as long as you have a sweet tooth.
Why do critics rank it differently?
| Candy bar shake | Daily Meal rank (of 41) | Talon rank (of 43) |
|---|---|---|
| Reese's Cup | 3rd | 15th |
| Butterfinger | 10th | 7th |
| M&M's | 20th | 8th |
| Heath Toffee | 22nd | 14th |
| Snickers | 29th | 19th |
The Daily Meal praised the crunch, and the Talon's students put it seventh of 43, ahead of M&M's, Heath, Reese's and Snickers. The two lists agree that Butterfinger is a top-three candy shake and disagree about everything else.
What do people do with it?
- A Tripadvisor reviewer of the Asheboro, North Carolina location reported paying 99 cents for one during a promotion, a reminder that prices vary by store.
- TikTok posts promote a Snickers and Butterfinger combination at $3.99.
- A Mashed staff piece names Butterfinger mixed with strawberry cheesecake as a favorite order.
- The fan scorer's pairing suggestion is the chicken strips.
Is Butterfinger in the official nutrition guide?
Nothing under this name. Cook Out's official nutrition guide covers 44 of the menu's 47 flavors, and Butterfinger is one of three missing. Snickers at 720 calories and Reese's Cup at 894 are the closest official candy shakes.
Is the Butterfinger shake safe for a peanut allergy?
No. Our allergen chart lists milk and peanuts for it, and the bar carries peanut butter flavor throughout.
Does the Cookout Butterfinger milkshake deserve its ranking?
Yes, as a crunch-first candy shake. Expect the texture to deliver more than the flavor, and fish for the chunks if you want the candy to register.