Copycat Taco Bell Confetti Cookie Freeze Recipe

If you’ve ever rolled through a Taco Bell drive-thru and spotted the word “confetti” on the menu, you already know the feeling: that childlike spark, that urge to order dessert first. This Taco Bell Confetti Cookie Freeze copycat hits the same high note, sweet, fizzy, creamy, and full of birthday cake vibes. It’s like a sugar cookie cannonball dove headfirst into a vanilla soda slush and brought rainbow sprinkles for the ride.

I first saw it teased online, days before the official drop, and instantly knew I’d have to try recreating it at home. Something about that shimmering swirl and soft neon colors whispered early 2000s mall food court nostalgia. I wanted the slush, the cookie flavor, the creamy twist, and I didn’t want to wait in line to get it.

This version captures all of that: the fizzy cream soda base, buttery sugar cookie sweetness, and the swirled vanilla cream that sinks into little frosty caves as you sip. It’s fun, festive, and oddly comforting. Even if you’re sipping it solo with fuzzy socks on, it feels like a mini celebration.

How to Make the Confetti Cookie Freeze (Taco Bell Copycat)

You’ll start by freezing cream soda into cubes for a flavor-packed slush. Then blend them with cookie syrup, add a vanilla creamer ribbon, and top with sprinkles. Each sip hits like a birthday wish.

Nutrition (estimated per 16 oz serving)

• Calories: 430
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Carbs: 82 g
• Sugars: 73 g
• Protein: 2 g

Quick Stats

Ready in: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Serves: 1 (16–20 oz glass)
Best for: Movie nights, snack attacks, impromptu celebrations

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 1 cup cream soda, chilled (plus more for blending if needed)
• 2½ cups ice (or use frozen cream soda cubes for stronger flavor)
• 1½ tbsp sugar cookie syrup (store-bought or homemade)
• 3 tbsp vanilla creamer (coffee creamer or homemade)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, for depth)
• Whipped cream, for topping
• Rainbow sprinkles or confetti, for garnish
• Optional: pinch of salt or ¼ tsp lemon juice for balance

Tools You’ll Need

• High-powered blender
• Ice cube tray (for freezing cream soda, optional but recommended)
• 16–20 oz glass or tumbler
• Straw or spoon
• Squeeze bottle (for fancy swirl, optional)

Instructions

1. Prep the base

If you want maximum flavor, freeze cream soda in an ice cube tray the night before. Otherwise, chill the can well and use regular ice.

2. Blend it all

Add ice (or frozen soda cubes), cream soda, sugar cookie syrup, and optional vanilla extract to your blender. Pulse until thick and slushy, about 30–40 seconds. If it’s too thick, splash in extra cream soda.

3. Add the creamy swirl

Drizzle vanilla creamer down the inside of your glass. This creates that classic Taco Bell “ribbon” look. You can also swirl it into the slush at the end if you prefer a blended flavor.

4. Assemble and top

Pour the slush into the glass. Top with a big swirl of whipped cream and a shower of rainbow sprinkles. Sip immediately with a wide straw.

Tips

• For best texture, don’t over-blend. You want a frosty slush, not a drinkable milk.
• To make your own cookie syrup, simmer ¼ cup sugar with ¼ cup water, a drop of almond extract, a splash of vanilla, and a pinch of salt until syrupy.
• Use frozen soda cubes if you don’t want flavor dilution from regular ice.
• Add whipped cream inside the cup too if you want extra richness throughout.
• A pinch of citric acid or lemon juice adds soda shop tang if your cream soda is super sweet.

What to Serve With

Sweet companions

• Frosted sugar cookies – Match the cookie flavor head-on. Look for ones with pastel sprinkles or bake your own and serve warm on the side.
• Birthday cake protein bites – If you’re trying to sneak in a bit of nutrition, these bring the same festive vibe without the sugar crash.
• Vanilla pudding parfaits – Layered with berries or more sprinkles, it’s a soft, cool complement to the icy freeze.

Salty snacks

• Popcorn with sea salt – Light, crispy, and just salty enough to make your next sip feel colder and sweeter.
• Pretzel sticks or rods – That soft chew and hint of salt creates an ideal balance. Dip them in vanilla yogurt for a wild twist.
• Tater tots or curly fries – Sweet and salty is always a good idea. Something about fries with frozen drinks just works.

Full snack plate ideas

• Mini pancake stack with whipped cream and sprinkles
• Sweet-savory snack board: cheddar cubes, cookie thins, dried fruit
• Frozen yogurt bark with confetti topping

Variations

Mini Confetti Freeze

Cut all ingredients in half and serve in a 10 oz cup for a kid-sized portion. Same flavor, less sugar.

Birthday Bash Version

Add ¼ tsp almond extract and a spoonful of vanilla pudding mix to the blender. This amps up that nostalgic boxed-cake flavor.

Cookies & Cream Confetti

Add a spoonful of crushed golden Oreos or vanilla wafers to the blender for texture and a mellow cookie boost.

Creamier Milkshake Style

Add ½ cup vanilla ice cream and reduce soda to ¾ cup. This makes a hybrid milkshake-Freeze that’s thicker and richer.

Boozy Birthday Slush

Add 1 oz vanilla vodka or cake-flavored liqueur for an adults-only twist. Garnish with a sparkler if you’re feeling dramatic.

Ingredient Substitutes

Cream Soda

• Substitutes: Club soda + vanilla syrup; root beer for a deeper flavor; lemon-lime soda for a lighter, citrusy twist.

Sugar Cookie Syrup

• Substitutes: White chocolate syrup with almond extract; vanilla syrup + a dash of butter extract; homemade cookie syrup as described above.

Vanilla Creamer

• Substitutes: Half-and-half with sweetened condensed milk; oat milk creamer; coconut cream + vanilla; melted vanilla ice cream.

Whipped Cream

• Substitutes: Coconut whip, cold foam topping, or marshmallow fluff swirl.

Sprinkles/Confetti

• Substitutes: Crushed pastel candies, edible glitter, colored sugar, cereal crumbs (like Fruity Pebbles or Trix).