1. Gather all the ingredients for the recipe, including vanilla bean ice cream, Oreo cookies, mini chocolate chips, ice, milk or half-and-half, whipped cream, and vanilla extract, along with any optional ingredients you prefer, such as espresso, chocolate syrup, or alternative milk.
2. Chop the Oreo cookies into small pieces and set aside a few chunks for garnishing later.
3. In a blender, combine the base ingredients: vanilla bean ice cream, chopped Oreo cookies, milk or half-and-half, vanilla extract, and mini chocolate chips.
4. Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy, ensuring all the ingredients are fully incorporated with no large chunks of cookies or chocolate chips remaining.
5. Add one cup of ice to the blender and blend again until the mixture reaches the desired frappuccino consistency. For a thinner texture, reduce the ice or add more milk.
6. Pour the blended Cookies & Cream Frappuccino into a tall glass or serving cup.
7. Top the frappuccino with a generous swirl of whipped cream to enhance the flavor and appearance.
8. Sprinkle the reserved cookie crumbs on top of the whipped cream for a decorative and flavorful garnish.
9. Drizzle chocolate syrup over the whipped cream, if desired, for added richness and visual appeal.
10. For a finishing touch, you can add extra mini chocolate chips or even place a whole Oreo cookie on top of the whipped cream as a garnish.
11. Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy your homemade Cookies & Cream Frappuccino.
12. Customize the drink according to your preferences by adding espresso for a caffeine boost, more cookies for extra crunch, or experimenting with different milk options for dietary needs.