Pumpkin Bourbon Milkshakes

serves 4
recipe adapted from Sunset Magazine

• 2 cartons (14 oz. each) vanilla ice cream, softened
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• sweetened whipped cream (optional)
• gingersnaps for garnish

Whirl ice cream, pumpkin, milk, bourbon, sugar and spices in a blender until smooth. Pour milkshake into 4 tall glasses and top each with a dollop of whipped cream, a pinch of nutmeg and a gingersnap cookie. Serve with straws.