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Spoon University's 2015 bracket called Cook Out's mint chocolate chip shake a revelation, and a fan scorer gave it 15 of 17. The Cookout Chocolate Chip Mint milkshake, sold under the name Mint Chocolate Chip in that bracket, is a 35 oz cup of mint ice cream with chocolate chips and 834 calories. It typically costs $3.99. The big food sites, though, ranked it near the bottom.
Why do the food sites rank it low and the fans high?
| Source | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Spoon University bracket (2015) | Judge favorite in rounds two and three, called a revelation, top five in the straw round |
| cookoutmilkshakereviews.com | 15 of 17; green, smooth-drinking, tastes like the mint chip ice cream it is named for |
| The Talon (2018) | 11th of 43 |
| Mashed | 28th; too much chocolate, little cooling mint freshness |
| The Daily Meal | 34th of 41; unless you love the classic flavor, stick with the Oreo version |
The split is about expectations. The critics who ranked it low wanted a stronger mint and more crunch and suggested adding fudge. The fans who ranked it high wanted the mint chip ice cream they know. A second Spoon University piece, a roundup of Shamrock Shake alternatives, said it is creamier and thicker than McDonald's version, with a less artificial color and chocolate chips for the perfect crunch.
What does mint add to a Cook Out shake?
About 50 calories. The pattern repeats across the menu, and Chocolate Chip Mint shows it cleanly next to plain Chocolate Chip: 51 more calories, 13 more grams of carbs and 12 more grams of sugar, exactly what Oreo Mint adds to Oreo.
| Pair | Without mint | With mint | Added by mint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Chip to Chocolate Chip Mint | 783 | 834 | +51 cal |
| Oreo to Oreo Mint | 802 | 853 | +51 cal |
| Vanilla to Mint | 555 | 605 | +50 cal |
How big is it?
35 oz, the second-largest cup on the menu tied with Fresh Watermelon, behind only Mocha at 35.3. Sugar reaches 115 grams, third highest, and iron sits at the same 43% of the Daily Value that Chocolate Chip carries.
Is the Cookout Chocolate Chip Mint milkshake worth the size?
Yes, if you want the biggest mint cup Cook Out makes and the ice cream flavor fans rate near the top. For more crunch pick Oreo Mint, and for fewer calories pick plain Mint at 605.