In California, Wendy’s Hamburgers has undertaken a significant marketing effort to showcase their holiday season updates. In Northern California, a robust campaign is underway to emphasize extended operating hours, engaging in a competitive late-night battle for customers with Taco Bell.
In addition to the extended hours, Wendy’s is featuring a peppermint Frosty for the holiday season, alongside the chocolate variant. Notably, they’ve decided not to offer vanilla during this festive period. While some patrons have expressed reservations about the peppermint version, citing a desire for a more pronounced peppermint flavor, Wendy’s reports staggering sales for their Frosty.
Frosty, a menu mainstay since its introduction in 1969, remains Wendy’s most popular item, boasting fewer calories than traditional ice cream shakes. The unique practice of dipping hot fries into the Frosty has gained widespread popularity. Wendy’s proudly announces selling an impressive 300 million Frosties worldwide last year.
This holiday season, Wendy’s is reintroducing the peppermint Frosty alongside the chocolate option. However, they’ve decided to temporarily forego offering vanilla during this festive period.
While Wendy’s has been transparent about the ingredients in their Frosty recipes, specific ingredient amounts remain undisclosed. Despite attempts by enthusiasts to decipher the recipe, prevalent opinions on social media suggest that the peppermint Frosty is essentially a vanilla Frosty infused with peppermint flavoring and a touch of red food coloring. Some enthusiasts opt to enhance the experience by adding broken bits of peppermint candy on top. Overall, the reception is positive, though some reviewers express a desire for a more pronounced peppermint flavor.
For those interested in creating a similar peppermint treat at home, a recipe can be found here: [link to the peppermint milkshake recipe]. The ingredients include white chocolate chips, crushed candy cane, peppermint ice cream (or vanilla ice cream as a substitute), milk, and optional whipped cream. The recipe involves melting the chocolate, rimming the glass with crushed candy cane, and blending the ice cream with milk to achieve a thick, milkshake consistency. The finished product can be topped with whipped cream and additional crushed candy cane for a festive touch.
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