My very first job was in an ice cream shop. That means between the ages of fifteen and seventeen I smelled like a waffle cone and had between three and seven sprinkles scattered throughout my hair at any given moment. Summers were long and hot, but if you made nice with the boys that worked in the pizza place next door you either had a make-out partner for the deep freezer, or someone to trade you obscene amounts of pizza for obscene amounts of ice cream. I opted for the later exchange… mostly because I was awkward and didn’t really have a choice.
Everyday on my ice cream lunch break I would make myself a giant milkshake and head outside the ice cream shop to sit on a sunny stoop. These were the days before cellphones (… I know, BONKERS), so I’d watch people mill about and think about what the future held for me. I’d daydream about being a writer, or being a backup dancer for Mariah Carey, or devise ways to find Jared Leto and make him fall in love with me.
The milkshake was my super indulgent escape.
The backup dancing didn’t pan out, and I couldn’t find Jared Leto… but all’s well that ends well.
I sure do know how to plan an afternoon escape. Nowadays we call it Happy Hour.
This Happy Hour Hot Fudge Milkshake is steeped in a rich tradition of indulgence. What does that mean? It means that I’ve paired my deep love of milkshake with my fondness of rich dark chocolate… I’m talking about the fancy stuff. Throw in a shot of bourbon and this Happy Hour escape is just beyond.
Ah! If I could only tell my fifteen year old self what I know now…
The highlight of this milkshake is the deep dark hot fudge sauce. I used an 86% Intense Dark Chocolate from Ghirardelli. The darkly sweet chocolate flavor pairs perfectly with the sweet and creamy ice cream.
Also, what’s a milkshake without sprinkles? Tragic.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Any flavor ice cream that makes you swoon. I went with French Vanilla.
Whole milk. Treat yourself.
Pure vanilla extract and a swig of bourbon (if you’re into that sort of thing).
Dark Chocolate Hot Fudge Sauce. Don’t worry, we’ll make enough so your roommate (or husband or brother or girlfriend or wife) can have a sundae when they get home.
Sprinkles and chocolate shavings. Because you’re worth it, every bit.
Combine all the creamy, boozy, and vanilla elements and blend (in a milkshake machine or blender) until smooth and irresistably thick. Keep the fudge sauce on stand-by.
Part of me wishes that milkshakes were made in martini shakers… that’s the part of me that wanted to be a bartender instead of a baker.
I’m such a sucker for a frosted tin.
A milkshake without whipped cream is like a cat without a head.
Not an appropriate comparison… but seriously, no one wants a headless cat.
It’s like this cherry is saying, ‘This way to a dang good time!’.
Dark chocolate hot fudge is generously poured in a glass. Thick milkshake fills the glass. Whipped cream is dolloped. Sprinkles and chocolate shavings rain down. Cherry to top. Straw and… just like that… my milkshake escape.
Gosh that’s good.
Happy Hour Hot Fudge Milkshake
fudge recipe adapted from The Gourmet Cookbook
For the Fudge:
1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 ounces good dark chocolate (not unsweetened), finely chopped (I used Ghirardelli Intense Dark Chocolate)
2 Tablespoon unsalted butter, cup into small cubes
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Milkshake:
2 cups vanilla ice cream
1 cup whole milk
1 ounce bourbon (optional)
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream:
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
To Make the Fudge:
Stir together cocoa powder, brown sugar, corn syrup, cream, salt and half of the chopped chocolate in a 2-quart heavy saucepan and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until chocolate is melted. Cook mixture at a low boil, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
Remove pan from heat, add remaining chocolate, butter and vanilla and stir until smooth. Cool slightly before serving.
Cooled sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Reheat over how heat, stirring.
To Make the Whipped Cream:
In a medium bowl whisk together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Whisk by hand (because you have muscles) until soft peaks form. Allow to chill in the refrigerator while you blend the milkshake.
To Make the Milkshake:
In a blender (or milkshake machine) combine ice cream, milk, bourbon, and vanilla. Blend until thick and creamy. Add more ice cream to thicken to desired consistency or more milk to thin to desired consistency.
To Assemble the Milkshake:
Pour a few tablespoons of warm fudge into a tall glass. Top with milkshake. Dollop on whipped cream. Sprinkle with jimmies and chocolate. Cherry to top and serve immediately.
Sponsored by Ghirardelli Intense Dark Chocolate. Create your escape here.
ale
Hi Joy! This looks awesome! For the fudge, when yoy say “Cook mixture at a low boil, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.” does it mean we should cook it until the mixture starts to boil, or just for 5 minutes even if it hasn’t boiled yet? Thank you :) I really want to try this milkshake!
Kellie Butler
OMG you’re my kinda gal. we’ll get along fabulously
Brenda
I finally just watched the video for this. It is so good!!!!!
cups + spoonfuls
Hi Joy
I love your blog and I have your first cookbook. I need to try this milkshake. It looks amazing! I recently made a roasted strawberry and rhubarb milkshake and mentioned your recipe in my post. If you get a chance check it out: http://cupsandspoonfuls.com/2014/05/15/roasted-strawberry-rhubarb-frappe-5-milkshake-links-you-must-check-out/
Take care!
Kelly
Monad
I like this video the milkshake looks delusions yummy yummy I want one like it please give me this pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
chloe
how many does this serve?
Paola Parsons
This recipe makes one milkshake but it’s more than enough to be shared.
deb
“Insane”
Lauren
that was amazingly perfect! I used to work at dairy queen in the summer as a teenager and I know that waffle cone smell!
Danica
Oh my gosh my favorite video of yours yet!
J.S. @ Sun Diego Eats
Seriously love the way the sprinkles and milkshake look against the dark background. Makes it look like a very grown up milkshake (that might be the bottle of Maker’s too…)
Heidi - Apples Under My Bed
That video? Beyond. So much love for this!
Heidi xo
Chrystina
This video is BEAUTIFUL. I can’t wait to see more like it. And now I really want to make this dessert.
Suzanne from Michigan
I’ve seen a lot of good food photography, and I’ve seen a lot of cooking shows on tv, but this video hits a new sweet spot (no pun intended) between them. Using video to express more than you can in a picture but in the same artful way as a picture; and letting the food do the talking instead of a host who, let’s face it, will always be less attractive and appetizing than whatever is being prepared. (And is it just me or is it really nasty when cooks taste and then ooh and ahh over their own food on tv?). Anyway, well done you. It’s 7:56 am and I want a milkshake.
Jackie
I was in a hideous mood until I watched this vid. Thank you for saving my day. I love you and your blog.
Mia
This looks decadently sinful…
PS: My name’s Mia and I’m a new food blogger on Chinese/Italian/Korean/Japanese/American recipes and restaurant reviews. Feel free to browse around my page.
Holly Waterfall
Video = aMAZEballs! seriously love it. the music is cute. The video captures each and every delicious detail, even the sweating of the glass. And now I’d like a milkshake please!
Manali
That has got to be the single most amazing milkshake recipe video I’ve ever seen! You are all sorts of awesome Joy!
AG
Love the video, though I’d use milk chocolate! More Please.
Becca - Cookie Jar Treats
Joy, you are so adorable and magnificent and just amazing :) The last picture of that milkshake is pure foodporn and I love it. <3
Kate S.
Please, oh please, make more videos! They are so entertaining and quite enjoyable. I now need to go buy some whiskey and vanilla ice cream…
roxanne
my 8 year old nephew is now in love with you after watching that video…..he declared “whoa we need to make that!”
Jessica
Love your video! And who doesn’t love a hot fudge milkshake? They’re my fave!
Nicole @ the Dirty oven
Could you be any more lovely! Boom!
Mommypage
Wow! That looks like an amazing indulgence! You’ve made milkshakes look so tasty.
Kait
Great job on the video Joy and friends! I look forward to seeing more things like this! (PS that sprinkles sound was everything I had hopped for and more.)
Katie
Thank you. Just thank you.
Tina
What a fun video!!
Lauren
Amazing video! And so funny about ice cream shop girls and pizza parlor boys :)
ATasteOfMadness
This looks fantastic! And just when the weather is starting to get warm, yum!!
Mr. & Mrs. P
Amazing video!!! Loved it!
Lori
You have outdone yourself. Just love your clever video :) I’ve never wanted a milkshake so much!
FashionEdible
Absolutely delicious – at least I feel like I can taste it while looking at the pictures haha. Love the added bourbon twist.
Anna
Omg Joy the video is so great! I usually skip the videos on food blogs, really glad I watched this one =)
joythebaker
thanks so much for watching!
Kate
This isn’t fair. I want one of those milkshakes right now! Such a tease drooling over the picture.
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious
That video is just so happy. I’m going to show it to my kids every time they throw a tantrum and tell them “See that’s what life is about, not all about you!”
Cheers :)
Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence
LOVED the video. So playful. I want one of these. NAO.
fatpiginthemarket
That milkshake making video hurt me so good. Going to store for ice cream and such now because I’m happy and that makes this happy hour, right?
Krystal
Ahhhmazing video! Cannot wait to try this!!! nomnomnom!
Katy
I had the worst day at work and this video just cheered me right up. Thanks for bringing me a bit of Joy. :)
Elise @YumFoodieFoodie
Joy! You are so inspiring! Your video is wonderful, keep them coming. I now have the CRAZY urge to go home and make this bourboney milkshake!!!
Thank you for everything you do! You bring brightness to my dull dull dull days!
foodnerd
get out of town Joy the Baker! that was EVERYTHING (in my Richard from Project Runway voice). i saw what you did there and i liked it. i liked it very much.
Lauren R
This looks amazing in its entirety but I was dying just watching you scoop that perfect looking ice cream. Who makes it?!
Maddy
this video makes me so so happy. Love it! Way to go joy.
Pass me the milkshake.
allegra
Looks absolutely delicious – and your movie maker is incredibly talented! Go, Hilton Carter!
Alissa N
That video blew my mind. I can’t stop watching it, it is simply gorgeous!! You are also now responsible for my intense craving for a milkshake.
Annie @ Annie's Noms
This looks so good! Just the thing to soothe my sore throat!
Janele
Joy!
It’s so fun seeing yet another creative side to you; the video is delightful ;)a bright spot in my day!
I was raised in Kentucky, so I always appreciate your use of bourbon…never stop.
Chineka @ Savor the Baking
This milkshake is heaven. I love the chocolate that you are using and the whipped cream is a must.
Cortnie
Although we had vastly different musical interests when we were 15 I know we would totally have still been friends.
I’m Pinning this for a post-baby super magical indulgence!
xo
cortnie
The Cuisinerd
This video is precious! Love.
amanda blair
You.are.adorable. And talented! Seriously….let’s be friends.
Corrie
WOW! That looks amazing. Mm… I have a friend who hates milkshakes and another friend who hates hot fudge…and I just DON’T GET IT!!!
Lauren {Rustic Honey}
By the time you brought out the ice cream in that video I’m pretty sure I was already completely drooling. I have never used ”hot fudge” and ”happy hour” in the same phrase but it sure does sound delightful! Thanks for the recipe!
jolisa
very cute , whimsical video. I really loved the editing..made me want a milkshake NOW!.
axelle the french cook
Joy, I’m jealous, your pictures are full of romanticism, poetry… I love them. ANd of course … I would die for fudge ! And my hips too…. Bwaaaaahh !
Packing Rainbows
I love you!! You’re a delight :)
Glenda O'Connor
Wow, that looks amazing!
How about “a cat without whiskers” instead of without at head, bad image
Kim A
Looks sooooooooooo good!!!
On another note, what font do you use for your blog? Love the way it looks and would love to use it as my default on my computer.
BWL @ Better with Lemon
Oh my god! This is heaven in a glass. You rock.
Bunny
OMG I love that video. So cheery and summery and milkshakey! you should do more.
Jessica
Your video is amazing! The music is perfect and the timing of the shots are so cute. Well done Joy!
Hannah
That video was awesome!!!
Thelma
The video is brilliant Joy!
We want more of these! xo
Asmita
I can’t get hold of corn syrup anywhere around here (I live in India). What can I substitute?
This looks divine and I really want to try it out.
Jessica
CUTE VIDEO!!!!
Yohann
This is so perfect it looks like it could be used for an advertisement. Or in one of those 60’s movies.
Liz
This looks definitely amazing!
Judy @ Season of Sweets
That video made me so happy! Love it!
Grace
Joy, can you please be my awesome neighbor who comes over all the time so we can make delicious milkshakes together and enjoy them in the sunshine. Your video (especially the whip cream sound effect) totally sold me on deciding that yes, I do need a milkshake(s?) in my life.
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com
Oh my gosh!! The video made my day!! :)
Megan
i like the video! it seems very willy wonka-esque.
Kim Beaulieu
Seriously? This is freaking fabulous. Love the video.
India
This made me really want to meet you, chat about your (cool) life over THIS milkshake. Thanks for making life more fun!
Becks
Cute video! Love it. =)
Isa Herzog
Loved the video and the recipe! Must try it as soon as possible! =)
Joy
Oh. This sounds magical. I’m such a sucker for a good milkshake, heck it doesn’t even have to be a good one. Thanks for sharing!
shellbelle
Wow, that video – I die! I adore everything about it and that milkshake looks amaze!
P.S – I totes notice your bangs all the time now (in a good way) :)
lauren
Your last two photos made my day, especially the second-to-last one, the closeup of the whipped cream, sprinkles, and perky red cherry. You’re right, a milkshake without sprinkles is tragic, as is a headless cat. Love it.
Marie
Oh my, I love it! The video is very cute, you look so pretty and cheeky (hope cheeky is the good word for what I mean in French).
Lisa
Really digging the photography in this post!
Jess
WHAT AN AWESOME VIDEO!!!!
Oh and: “A milkshake without whipped cream is like a cat without a head.” You’re the best, JTB.
chelsea
I never guessed that a video about a milkshake could be so entertaining. well done!
robyn @ the freckled pie
that video is PURE HAPPY!!! love love love!
Sarah M
I am thinking I will have to double the fudge sauce so I have some leftover for my milkshake. I just know me too well ;)
Maggie @ A Bitchin' Kitchen
Loooove the video. Keep ’em coming please!
laura
enjoyed the whole thing…the writing, the video, the audio, the recipe. nice!
ItalianGirlCooks
Very cute video, (love the recipe)…it definitely brightened up my day. I want one right now!
Anya
This is such a brilliant post. The cat head comparison I can completely relate to. Got asked whether or not I wanted whipped cream in my hot chocolate today. Don’t understand why that’s even a question. I am so going to try this.
Leah
I love the video! I usually don’t like video recipes (partially because I fear I would annoy my own readers with my voice and mannerisms), but the production quality and the purely visual “recipe” are gorgeous! I’m glad I clicked.
Kayleigh
Gotta love a good milkshake! I love the video too – you’re so sweet. :)
Stafford
prettiest video of all time. the end.
Kristi
Joy! the video is beautiful! Keep making them. The lighting, editing and typography was excellent. Not to mention you! Very cute. did you change your hair? It looks different.
Thanks for being you.
MeredithB
this video is darling! the light! the sound effects!
Jamie
I had to jump down here and comment on your AWESOME video before I forgot – can I say CHARM in spades, love the editing, LOVE the music, please keep them coming Joy!
naheeda
Sounds like my sort of job! I envy you very much for this!!
I would loveee it if you would check my blog out? :DD
http://hashtaglifeyumsigh.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/always-notice-hashtag-life.html
Carly
Love that video!
Arlene
Joy! I lovelovelovelove the video. And the milkshake looks pretty good too!
Sarah Redmond
Is this your first collaboration or just the first you are posting? I’m dying from the cuteness and obvious affection shown. Bravo and bring on more!!
Monica
I love everything about this – the story, the beautiful pictures, the milkshake itself! Thank you, Joy! : )
tracy {pale yellow}
I enjoy bourbon during happy hour every Friday! However, a bourbon milkshake with homemade hot fudge sauce sounds too good to be true!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
OMG yum! Love the video!!
Emma Broadhurst
Hi Joy! Your writing and spontaneous recipes warm my heart and I can envision myself in your teenage shoes enjoying that ice cream on that sun warmed stoop stoop-this was just the little pick me up I needed to scroll through after a long day of work (I’m at a coffee shop/lunch stop and perpetually smelling like fried things, bacon, and coffee in there somewhere-smelling like a waffle cone would be a welcomed reprieve).
Bring on the sprinkles!
xx
Emma ( The Kitchen Pen)
dixya@food, pleasure, and health
the video is stellar and loved the way you described the milkshake. Its heavenly good :) Great video!!!!
Teri
Your video is adorable. I can’t wait to make on of those shakes! It looks heavenly.
Katie O'Kefe
Oh my Lord, this is sinful! This looks so amazing. Thanks for sharing. :-)
Melissa @ Treats With a Twist
No!!! Omg this looks amazing. I’d do anything for a bite!
I worked at a Sonic when I was a teenager, and for each lunch break, I always brought my lunch, but would grab a kids’ cup and make an ultimate sundae with every topping imaginable…heaven. If only I had access to a real ice cream shop, I would have loved that!
Ashley @ Yeah. We Bake.
i’m pretty sure that was the best video i’ve ever watched in my life. more movies please!
xo,
Ashley
Katie @ Blonde Ambition
that video was amazing. so adorable.
this is such a picturesque milkshake, but i love that it’s hiding a boozy secret :) well done!
Cara
Very well done! I love the time and energy you put into your posts. This video is so fun and well put together.
(from a fellow, first job ice cream scooper who also had a pizza place next door we would swap our goods with!)
Cara H
Bahahahaha. I love the comparison. You’re seriously one of my FAVORITE writers. I live in OC! We should hang out sometime. xo
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe
daaayyyyyum girl, your milkshake must bring all the boys to the yard. and girls too – i’m comin’ for one of these!
ps. i totally worked in an ice cream shop when i was a teenager too. thank goodness for teenager metabolism!
Marisa
Yummy must have !
Rachel
That was the cutest video ever. MAKE MORE!
brianne
you make me happy, Joy. awesome video!
Katherine | Gathered Heart
OMG OMG OMG this is the most magical food video I have ever seen!!!!!!!! The whipped cream, the sprinkles, the booze. Please make more!
Cheryl
“A milkshake without whipped cream is like a cat without a head”…..
which is, of course, my new Facebook status.
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar
Seriously Joy?! LOVE!!
Claire
Just had to say that I loved that video! Makes me so happy just to watch it, even without a milkshake in hand!
A Bowl Of Mush
I LOVE this video its so fab!!
Lisa
More videos please! That was awesomely adorable!!
Mary @ The Kitchen Paper
Cute video, Joy! Despite still being the middle of winter here in MT… I could totally go for this milkshake right now!
DinnerSheWrote
oh. my. you did not just make me slurp at my computer screen. in the office.
despite the fact that it’s about minus 500 degrees in london (only a very slight exaggeration there), i am, unsurprisingly, still salivating at the prospect of this sundae.
Tieghan
Joy!!! I love this! i want one so bad! It looks and sounds so good!
Adrianna from A Cozy Kitchen
Dude! The video! It’s so well done. So awesome. So beautiful. I really really love.
Nur Ain
Great video! Thanks for the recipe :)
Natalie
This video is SOO cute!! And the milk shake looks to die for.
P.s. your nails look A-mazing.
Katy @ KatysKitchen
My first job was in an ice cream shop too…I can relate to the smelling of waffle cone! Although I didn’t make friends with the pizza place next door right away, I ended up working there next. And now I smell like pizza instead of waffle cone after work. :( Oh well…I guess this hot fudge milkshake is the ticket to bringing back those memories!
Amber
Beautiful . . . thank you!
Tamara @jemofthesouth
Love the video. So cute!
Bev @ Bev Cooks
that video was bawwwwd-awwwwws.
Emily D
I will not know happiness until I try this milkshake.
Amy
Let’s talk first about how adorable you are. Because seriously? You are the cutest. Secondly, I need this in my face immediately if not sooner. Love.
Chris
oh ghirardelli, how do i love thee…..let me count the ways!!!
joythebaker
totally! we could count the ways… they would be numerous.
Synne
The video is super cute, just like the milkshake, and just like you!
Dana
ok, this video made my day. sorry to sound stalker-ish, but i see that your boyfriend made it and that just makes me happier than a jar of sprinkles.
one question: did you have to think extra hard about your nail polish for that day? or are you just always that awesome? i don’t think i could ever be caught with nails that nice on a random day.
joythebaker
look at you… all up in my area code like you know my number. just so you know, i got my nails done specifically to shoot this video. they’re never ever ever ever that perfect if i don’t plan on it.
Michelle
At first I read “Jared Leto” as “Jay Leno” and was totaly confused, but then thought…. well, different strokes for different folks, and all that. But then reading the comments it became clear to me… lol!!!! That was a good laugh.
I LOVE this video; so cool and fresh and new, awesome job, and the milkshake looks divine as always.
joythebaker
not.jay.leno.
Nicole
Oh Joy, how you bring a much-needed smile to my day.
Krystina
Stop it. This is THE best thing I’ve seen in a long while. How fabulous is that video?! And how incredible is that milkshake!? Bravo, friend. Bravo.
Heather
Dark chocolate+ice cream+booze. You win for my favorite recipe of the day.
allie@sweetpotatobites
i haven’t had a milkshake in ages but i’m going to have to make one now after seeing this!
Leanne
This looks incredible! What a great idea… I’m making my shopping list right now! :-)
Lacy
This is the cutest EVER! What a fun video. Makes me want a milkshake SO bad.
Thanks Joy!
xx
Geez Louise!
that was oh so sweet …
Chrys
OMG I absolutely love the video! This sounds amazing and I need it. Now! Thanks for sharing your awesomeness as usual.
Alejandra
I’m in love with this video!!!
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking
Cat without a head, eh? Agreed? I love a good milkshake, you are such a milkshake artist! Looks amazing, and super cute video.
joythebaker
i don’t even know…
Liz
Love the video! I just had a homemade chocolate shake while I was on vacation and boy, was it good. It’s the simple pleasures that taste so good :)
Chera
That Video made me swoon. Seriously beautiful. Watched it as I drank my green smoothie this morning, and with every sip of my smoothie I wished it was that milkshake!!!
Gretta
this has given me an intense milkshake craving and it’s not even 11am yet. that was such a cool video – you are so talented!
Heather
I love this video. It is so cute. Delicious looking milkshake.
janika R
Love the video and love the fudge..
Sarah Brown
I love the video. but now I really want a milkshake and its only 10:30 am. And I def. want sprinkles on it.
Bee @ deux dilettantes
Great video! It makes me wanna eat a milkshake, and it’s only 7.30 am!! Not sure I wanna thank you here! :D
Rachael B
I don’t think I’ve smiled that wide in a very long time. Thanks Joy, just made my day!
ash
I love your story, and this milkshake. Now I’m imagining a glorious vanilla-scented malted RUM milkshake. Heaps of sprinkles.
joythebaker
swoon!
falnfenix
this looks fantastic but there’s gotta be a better bourbon for this than Maker’s. :P have you tried Bulleit?
Sandra's Easy Cooking
Awesome Video! I would love your hot fudge milkshake now:)
Sheila
Loved the video :)
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough
That video! Joy! LOVE.
Caits
Joy, this looks incredible, and that video is so cute! I so admire your creativity, and your posts never fail to brighten up my day!
Divya
wow!!! loved the video. i wanted to reach out for the cherry through the monitor.
Noreen
Could you be any more adorable?? LOVE everything about your site!! BIG FAN!
joythebaker
thanks for the love! i appreciate you.
Sara {Home is Where the Cookies Are}
I love the video! So cute. And, oh my. Happy hour milkshakes. I sense a girls’ evening coming on!!
Hilary
might i add, looove the video! the sound and visuals are on point!
Margarita
You are too funny Joy! I always love a good childhood story and a really good milkshake!
Janet
Fantastic video! Love this so much!
Philip B
(oh – never mind! – cup=cut – I just needed coffee.)
Amybeth
I want to go to there.
ANDREA
A Mariah Carey AND Jared Leto reference, in one sentence? Girl I can relate. PS complete My So Called Life collection on Netflix instant.
joythebaker
it’s like you understand my heart.
Philip B
I read the post’s title, and was going to let this one go by. Then I saw your photo – hahaha – SOLD!
Could you please clarify the amount of butter for the fudge?
Thanks!
joythebaker
yes, thank you philip. the butter specifications were unclear. should be fixed now!
Juliet
Oh Joy, I don’t think I could love you any more if I tried. Just when I thought my fondness for you was it its peak, BOOM, you go and make an adorable video like that. My love has reached new heights. Thanks for (always) making me smile (but especially today).
Juliet
Kasey @ The Wit of the Staircase
ugh you’re so adorable. especially at the end when it’s all “holding milkshake… shrugging… looking cute as a button… are you still filming? giggle giggle giggle… you’re still filming?!?”
now I want a milkshake. dang.
Heidi
Dark chocolate, an adorable video and that music. It’ll be sing songing in my ears all day, a perfect pairing.
joythebaker
thank you!
Emma
That video brought such a smile to my face. Thanks, Joy, absolutely fantastic! Keep ’em coming.
Jenn
“A milkshake without whipped cream is like a cat without a head”…..I heart you, Joy. Priceless!
joythebaker
no one wants a headless cat. no one.
Jenny
your inappropriate analogy made my day. love you joy!
katielicht
joy!! i loved the video. such fun. and really great shots today, too.
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan
LOVE the video! You are totes adorbs.
Lindsay @ The Live-In Kitchen
“a milkshake without whipped cream is like a cat without a head.” Totally not an appropriate analogy! But your dreams of becoming a writer came true and that totally made me laugh. I don’t like milkshakes but I read this post, doesn’t that make you feel good?
Hilary
girl, your nails look superb!
and my recent need for a milkshake has just increased tenfold.
Lis
It also never hurts to throw a shot (or more…don’t feel like you have to measure…) of Bailey’s in a milkshake. Such a great after-dinner treat. We keep rainbow sprinkles in the house at all times just in case a Bailey’s milkshake needs to be made!
Ed McGee
I’m new to your site and glad I found you.
You are a talented author and loved your story. I felt myself sitting next to you as we took a break and enjoyed our milkshakes.
And the video qualifies as food porn. I’m surprised my wife didn’t ask what I was looking at because I’m sure my eyes dilated and my breathing changed.
And I no longer drink alcohol or eat ice cream or anything else with processed sugar in it! I bake for others which is the reason I joined your terrific site.
So now that I’ve fantacized about making and drinking this shake excuse me while I fantacize about smoking a cigerrete in bliss.
Ed
joythebaker
ha! thanks for your comment Ed!
seriously sassy mama
I bet the bourbon makes it perfect! This looks so yummy!
Tracy
oh my! this has my name written all over it. divine milkshake dreaminess!!
Tracy
Also your video is adorbs :)
Cindy
As always–recipe is GREAT but I gotta tell you the video is AWESOME–GREAT JOB!!!
Alicia Taylor
Joy, I can’t tell you how good this looks, even early in the morning. Your video is adorable! You have me craving summer.
bakerkat
I loved the video. The milkshake looks so good.
The boys in the pizza shop should see you now.
joythebaker
right!? (thank you!!)
Ruth
Such a cute video!!! And that fudge looks TO DIE FOR. Golly gosh. Consider me sold, Ghirardelli.
Quinn Cooper
This video is just awesome. The editing is really good, along with the music and the sounds of each ingredient. I’m kind of obsessed with it. So cool. Can’t wait to see more where that came from!
And of course the milkshake looks to die for. Reminds me of childhood.
xo Quinn
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Lauren at Keep It Sweet
This sounds like the perfect treat for a work break or really for any time. Such gorgeous photos, Joy!
this is lemonade
Oh the pre-cellphone days. Even though mine were not mostly that hot and sunny, they were hotter and sunnier than this wintry spring we’re having right now! This conjures up a summer I can only dream of right now, but it sure is an indulgent one. I didn’t really grow up on milkshake, but this is one I definitely want to try making. Pinning it in case we do have a summer this year…and if we don’t by August, I’m going to turn up the heating and pretend like we do ;)
Shushmi
I was Jared Leto obsessed at that age too – was it the grungy hair and checked shirts? This post made me laugh so much and wonder whether pre-cell phone life was just a lot easier?
The pics of the icecream look AMAZING! cant wait to try it :)
Vickie
wow! that looks good – love the dark chocolate fudge :)
mariah
It’s 6:52 am. Can I have this for breakfast?
Josephine Kalm
I absolutely LOVE the video!
Preston
OF COURSE there’s bourbon in it. Oh my Lent, just YES.
joythebaker
i know… i know.
robyn
Dark choc is really not my thing,but this looks amazing.
barbacaos
I simply love your stories (I guess I am not the first person that tells you this but it is always good to hear, right? :))
Ellen
Whoa. just, whoa. I thought maybe this would be resistable and then you went and opened the Maker’s…
Sophie
oohh this looks like the perfect way to cure my deadline blues … would a milkshake before 11 am be inappropriate?
Meaghan Kelly
Wow. This looks amazing. I love that bourbon features highly in so many of your recipes. Oh, and I love that you featured toast! (too?) often bourbon and toast (but not together, as yet) are the highlight of my day. Thanks for validating my food choices!
:D
Averie @ Averie Cooks
I could not even make this up but for the first time in my life, today, I made hot fudge sauce using the Gourmet/Epicurious recipe. I am taking pictures of it in the morning! I swear I want to devour it right now…and seeing your gorgeous milkshake with the same sauce even makes me want it more! Beautiful, Joy!
jessica
this just made me want to drink a milkshake for breakfast… i love the video!