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Ordering the Cookout M&M's milkshake turns into a treasure hunt, and one reviewer's biggest complaint is what the treasure looks like. The Daily Meal found plenty of candy in the cup, enough that whole pieces hide among the crushed ones, and recommends a spoon or a wide straw. The 32.6 oz shake carries 755 calories and typically costs $3.99.
What do critics and fans say about the M&M's shake?
| Source | Verdict |
|---|---|
| The Talon (2018) | 8th of 43 |
| Mashed | 17th; anyone who even remotely likes chocolate or the candy will not be disappointed |
| The Daily Meal | 20th of 41; generous M&M's and a nice chocolate undertone against vanilla soft serve |
| cookoutmilkshakereviews.com | 8 of 17; the candy colors mix into an unfortunate brown |
The fan scorer's complaint is visual. They hoped for a rainbow and got brown, because the candy shells bleed together in the blend. Everyone else judged by taste and found a solid chocolate shake with a crunch.
How do you eat a shake full of whole candies?
The Daily Meal's advice is a spoon or a wide straw, because whole pieces hide among the crushed ones and a standard straw misses them. Cook Out's shakes are thick enough that, as Tasting Table notes, people make a sport out of slurping them through the straw. The treasure hunt for whole candies is part of the appeal.
How does M&M's compare with Cook Out's other candy shakes?
It sits in the middle of the pack for calories and carries a cholesterol figure above the menu norm. The candy shakes cluster at 65 to 66 milligrams of cholesterol, against a typical 55.
| Candy shake | Calories | Sat fat | Cholesterol | Protein | Daily Meal rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese's Cup | 894 | 19 g | 55 mg | 24 g | 3rd |
| M&M's | 755 | 16 g | 65 mg | 17 g | 20th |
| Snickers | 720 | 14 g | 65 mg | 19 g | 29th |
| Heath Toffee | 701 | 16 g | 66 mg | 15 g | 22nd |
Across the full menu, M&M's ranks 17th of 44 for calories and 7th for saturated fat. Sodium is only 469 mg, the lowest of the four candy shakes.
Is the M&M's shake safe for allergies?
Our allergen chart lists milk and soy for it. Some M&M's varieties contain peanuts, so people with a peanut allergy should ask before ordering, and shared equipment adds cross-contact risk.
Is the Cookout M&M's milkshake worth the spoon work?
Yes, for the candy crunch and the chocolate flavor critics praised. Bring the spoon and forget the color. If you want the cleanest chocolate flavor without the shells, Hershey's Chocolate is lighter at 620 calories.