DIY Basics: Candy Bark + Dipped Treats

We’re continuing our DIY Basics today with a couple of recipes. These will also appear in one form or another at all of our parties, but why wait until the end to enjoy these sweet treats? We wanted you to have the recipes right away. First up, is white chocolate and candy bark. It’s the perfect way to use some of that candy corn you inevitably have sitting around. You can substitute dark or milk chocolate for the white, if that’s more your taste. We also have a sweet take on our color block treats—in orange, green, and purple, of course! The best part about both of these goodies is that they are super quick to make. They only take about 10 minutes each, plus a little drying time. And they’re the perfect goodies to send home with your guests in cute treat bags!

The best thing about this bark is the salty/sweet combo. Not only did we include peanuts, but the Reese’s Pieces have a little bit of salt from the peanut butter. You can also add in small pretzel pieces, dried fruit, or other kinds of candy.

Ingredients:

– 2 cups white chocolate chips

– peanuts

– candy corn

– Reese’s Pieces

Instructions:

1. Place chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute. Stir. Continue to microwave in 30-second intervals until completely melted. If needed, add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to the chocolate chips to make the mixture smoother.

2. Pour melted chocolate onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Spread to an even thickness.

3. Sprinkle peanuts, candy corn, and Reese’s Pieces onto the chocolate. Set the bark aside to firm at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

4. Once the bark is completely set, break into chunks. Enjoy!

Let’s start with the Halloween bark. Place the chocolate chips in the microwave. Microwave for 1 minute. Stir. Continue to microwave in 30-second intervals until completely melted.

Pour melted chocolate onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Smooth to an even thickness.

Sprinkle peanuts, candy corn, and Reese’s pieces onto the chocolate. Set aside to firm.

Once the bark is set, break into chunks.

We’ve shown you dipped treats before, but this time instead of making a colorful glaze we used candy melts! You can find them in tons of bright colors. They will give you a thicker coating than the glaze though, so dip carefully or you’ll end up with the coating too thick.


– Oreos

– pretzel rods

– sugar cookies

– orange candy melts

– green candy melts

– purple candy melts

Instructions:

1. Place the candy melts in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute. Stir. Continue to microwave in 30-second intervals until completely melted.

2. Dip the Oreos into the orange candy melts. Set on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper to firm.

3. Break the pretzel rods in half. Dip the broken end into the green candy melts. Set on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper to firm.

4. Dip the sugar cookies into the purple candy melts. Set on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper to firm.

5. Set the treats aside for 30 minutes to firm. Enjoy!

Place the candy melts in the microwave. Microwave for 1 minute. Stir. Continue to microwave in 30-second intervals until completely melted.

Choose one color for each item you’re dipping. We went with orange for Oreos, purple for sugar cookies, and green for the pretzels. For the pretzels, we broke each rod in half to make it easier to dip. Be sure to dip the broken end to disguise it. Once you’ve dipped them, place on a cookie sheet to dry.

Set the treats aside for 30 minutes to firm.

What are your favorite Halloween treats? Let us know in the comments below!

Summer rom-coms are so back! A24 confirmed on March 4 that Celine Song's Materialists, starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal, is coming to theaters this June and I cannot contain my excitement. The new movie follows a matchmaker (Dakota) who finds herself torn between two romantic prospects. If that's too dramatic for you, girl, I'd be happy to take your place.

Here's the latest update on Materialists starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal.

Is Materialists out yet?

Materialists will premiere in theaters June 13, 2025. After Past Lives became THE summer movie in 2023 (and absolutely wrecked my roommates), I know Materialists is going to be the perfect June watch.

What is the plot of Materialists?

The movie follows Dakota Johnson's character, a matchmaker in New York City who falls for the perfect man, but can't seem to let go of her ex. Given the fact the first poster for the movie includes "save the date" and looks like a wedding cake, I'm wondering if we'll see all three characters cross paths at a wedding...

What has the cast said about the movie?

When I asked Dakota Johnson about working with Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans, she teased how much she enjoyed working with them. "They're both big idiots and I love them," she told Brit + Co exclusively at her Daddio premiere.

Where was Materialists filmed?

Materialists was filmed around New York City, which means the movie's going to have so much life and energy in every single shot. Plus Dakota's sundresses are totally giving Brooklyn gal — and I'm dreaming of prancing around the city in a dress as soon as the weather warms up!

Are you as excited for Materialists as I am? Let us know your favorite rom-coms in the comments and check out the latest news on Madelyn Cline's new romance movie for more!

In the midst of award show season, everything points to Oscar Sunday. The show, which celebrates achievement in film, is my most-important night of the year and my friends and I go all out. Themed snacks, ballots, and very loud celebrations when our favorite stars and movies win. If you're still celebrating all the winners, keep reading to see where you can stream all the 2025 Best Picture nominees — and the other biggest movies of the year!

Here's where you can stream all the 2025 Oscar Best Picture nominees.

Anora — Stream on Hulu March 17, 2025

Neon

When sex worker Anora and politician's son Vanya tie the knot so Vanya can get a green card and escape his father, their lives totally flip upside down — and not just because Vanya's family sets out to end the marriage.

Anora stars Mikey Madison, Mark Eydelshteyn, Yura Borisov, Karren Karagulian, Vache Tovmasyan, and Aleksei Serebryakov.

Wicked — Stream on Peacock on March 21, 2025

Universal Pictures

But this year's biggest musical is definitely Wicked. This alternative origin story for the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good follows the college roommates as they come of age in Oz, and learn the Wizard isn't all as he seems. I can't for Part 2 this year!

Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, and Marissa Bode.

Nickel Boys — Stream On MGM+

Amazon MGM Studios

Nickel Boys tells the story of Elwood and Turner, two African American young men surviving reform school in 1962 Jim Crow-era Florida.

Nickel Boys stars Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Hamish Linklater, Fred Hechinger, Daveed Diggs, Jimmie Fails, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.

A Complete Unknown — Rent on Amazon Prime

Searchlight Pictures

The Best Picture nominee follows Bob Dylan as he gains recognition in the folk music world — then surprises everyone when he moves toward rock. See our interview with Oscar nominee Monica Barbaro!

A Complete Unknown stars Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Edward Norton, Boyd Holbrook, Dan Fogler, Norbert Leo Butz, Eriko Hatsune, Big Bill Morganfield, Will Harrison, and Scoot McNairy.

I'm Still Here — Stream on Apple TV+

StudioCanal/Sony Pictures Releasing

Eunice Paiva must keep her family together & fight for what's right when her husband disappears under the 1970 military dictatorship in Brazil.

I'm Still Here stars Fernanda Torres, Selton Mello, and Fernanda Montenegro.

Dune: Part Two — Stream On Max

Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures

This sequel opens after Paul has joined the Fremen, and after he escaped the murderous Harkonnen family. Now he's out to avenge his father — and come to terms with his destiny as a savior.

Dune: Part Two stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Dave Bautista, Stellan Skarsgård, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Charlotte Rampling, Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, Lea Seydoux, and Christopher Walken.

Emilia Pérez — Stream On Netflix

Netflix

In this musical thriller, Cartel leader Emilia enlists the help of Rita, a lawyer, to help her retire from a life of crime and live out her truth.

Emilia Pérez stars Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, and Edgar Ramírez.

The Substance — Stream On MUBI

MUBI

Elisabeth Sparkle gets fired from her own fitness TV show after she turns 50. But she seems to find a solution when she acquires The Substance...and creates a younger version of herself. The absolutely crazy thriller was one of the buzziest movies of the year — and won Demi Moore her first Golden Globe!

The Substance stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid.

Conclave — Stream On Peacock

Focus Features

This movie takes place during a conclave to choose the next pope, and is totally unprepared for the scandals he uncovers along the way.

Conclave stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini.

The Brutalist — Rent on Amazon Prime

A24

In the 4-hour The Brutalist, Adrien Brody's László Tóth is a Hungarian-Jewish Holocaust survivor who moves to America and works to achieve the American Dream.

The Brutalist stars Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce, Joe Alwyn, Raffey Cassidy, Stacy Martin, Emma Laird, Isaach de Bankolé, and Alessandro Nivola.

A Real Pain — Stream on Hulu

Searchlight Pictures

Two Jewish American cousins reconnect and embark on a Holocaust tour in Poland after the death of their grandmother. This was one of my favorite movies of the year and I couldn't recommend it more!

A Real Pain stars Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin, Will Sharpe, Jennifer Grey, Kurt Egyiawan, Liza Sadovy, and Daniel Oreskes.

The Wild Robot — Stream on Peacock

Universal Pictures

Robot Roz crashes on a deserted island and quickly adopts an orphaned gosling, teaching him to fly and prepping him for the annual migration. Prepare to cry, like, a lot!! Check out our interview with Lupita Nyong'o to see what movie makes her cry.

The Wild Robot stars Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Catherine O'Hara, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, and Mark Hamill.

Alien: Romulus — Stream On Hulu

20th Century Studios

A group of young space colonizers are tasked with exploring an abandoned space station and must confront the most terrifying life form in the universe.

Alien: Romulus stars Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu.

Twisters — Stream on Peacock

Universal Pictures

Twisters follows former storm chaser Kate. When she's roped back into chasing by her friend Javi, Kate meets social media star Tyler, and comes face-to-face with the biggest storms ever.

Twisters stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Brandon Perea, Anthony Ramos, Maura Tierney, Sasha Lane, Harry Hadden-Paton, David Corenswet, Daryl McCormack, Tunde Adebimpe, Katy O’Brian, Nik Dodani, Kiernan Shipka, and Paul Scheer.

Challengers — Stream On Prime Video

Amazon MGM Studios

In Challengers, former tennis star Tashi coaches her husband Art, but her job gets way more complicated when he ends up in a match against his former best friend (and her ex) Patrick.

Challengers stars Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor.

Inside Out 2 — Stream On Disney+

Walt Disney Studios

Riley's becoming a teenager in Inside Out 2, which means Joy, Sadness, Anger, Envy, Fear, and Disgust have to make way for new emotions like Anxiety and Envy. What could go wrong?

Inside Out 2 stars Liza Lapira, Tony Hale, Ayo Edebiri, Maya Hawke, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Paul Walter Hauser, Amy Poehler, Lewis Black, Phyllis Smith, Kensington Tallman, Lilimar, Diane Lane, and Kyle MacLachlan.

Deadpool & Wolverine — Stream On Disney+

Marvel Studios

Deadpool teams up with the one and only Wolverine (well, after meeting dozens throughout the multiverse) after learning the TVA plans on destroying his timeline and his loved ones.

Deadpool & Wolverine stars Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Stefan Kapičić, Brianna Hildebrand, Shioli Kutsuna, Owen Wilson, Matthew Macfadyen, Emma Corrin, Jennifer Garner, Chris Evans, Wesley Snipes, Channing Tatum, Blake Lively, and Dafne Keen.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice  — Stream On Max

Warner Bros. Pictures

Lydia Deetz and her daughter Astrid return to Winter River after a family tragedy, and wind up enlisting Beetlejuice's help (if you can even call it that) after Astrid opens a portal to the afterlife.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice stars Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder, Michael Keaton, Willem Dafoe, and Justin Theroux.

Gladiator 2 — Stream on Paramount+

Aidan Monaghan/Paramount Pictures

After the death of his wife, Lucius becomes a gladiator with a mission: take revenge on the general responsible for her death.

Gladiator 2 stars Paul Mescal, Connie Nielsen, Fred Hechinger, Joseph Quinn, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington.

Diamonds Are Forever — Rent on Amazon Prime

United Artists

Okay, this James Bond movie wasn't technically nominated at the Oscars, but after Margaret Qualley, Raye, Doja Cat, and Lisa's amazing tribute I had to include it! In the movie, 007 breaks into a diamond-smuggling ring in Las Vegas — and comes face-to-face with a beautiful stranger who could turn out to be a double agent.

Diamonds Are Forever stars Sean Connery, Jill St. John, Charles Gray, Lana Wood, Jimmy Dean, and Bruce Cabot.

Check out Emma Stone & Margaret Qualley's Adorable BFF Oscars Moment and check out 25 New TV Shows You NEED To Watch In 2025!

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Starbucks just dropped 15 new cup designs in celebration of spring, and of course, they’re too cute to pass up! Featuring cold cups, tumblers, water bottles and more in only the best springtime colors, you’ll definitely want to snag a few pieces from their spring drinkware collection to enjoy your favorite sips from the all-new Starbucks spring menu!

Plus, the latest drinkware drop includes adorable designs that honor cherry blossom season and even look forward to Mother’s Day.

Scroll on to see the new Starbucks spring cups, including sizes and prices.

Starbucks Spring 2025 Cups

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Spring Pixel Tumbler

This pixelated 16-ounce tumbler is ideal for hot drinks, even in the midst of a warm spring. Snag it at a participating Starbucks cafe in the U.S. for $22.95.

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Yellow Pleated Tumbler

This tumbler is sure to brighten up your morning sip! It holds 16 ounces of your desired drink and costs $27.95.

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Pastel Swirl Cold Cup & Keychain

Springtime is all about pastels, after all! You can grab this 24-ounce design from Starbucks for $22.95 – or $12.95 for the adorable keychain!

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Sunset Pleated Cold Cup & Keychain

You can also find this similar design with richer spring colors. The 24-ounce cold cup is $22.95, while the keychain goes for $12.95.

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Blue Bottle Bag

This is perhaps the cutest item from Starbucks' spring cup collection. This $27.95 bottle bag allows you to tow along your go-to bottle or tumbler hands-free. Plus, it comes complete with a zippable pocket for your phone, credit cards, or lip balms – or all three!

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Geometric Airbrush Cold Cup

This "whimsical" cold cup design boasts both geometric and organic shapes, all in a dreamy pink palette. It carries 24 ounces of liquid and costs $27.95.

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Plum Water Bottle

This adorable water bottle ensures you stay hydrated this season. It holds 20 ounces, and you can snag it for $32.95 at participating U.S. Starbucks locations.

Starbucks Cherry Blossom Cups For 2025

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Cherry Blossom Cold Cup with Straw Charm

Oh, yeah. This cherry blossom cup is everything! Crafted with illustrations of cherry blossoms, iridescence, and a fun straw topper, you'll definitely want to drink the all-new Iced Cherry Chai from this baby.

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Pink Cherry Blossom Tumbler with Charm

The stunning hanging butterfly charm is enough reason to snag this spring-themed tumbler, perfect for all hot coffees and teas.

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Pink Floral Cold Cup

If iced coffee is where your heart lies, opt for this pink and blue cold cup!

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Reflective Cherry Blossom Tumbler

From the flowers and butterflies to the rainbow-esque reflective design, this tumbler is a whole work of art in itself.

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Pink Soft Touch Cold Cup

Made with a satisfying 'soft touch' texture, this cold cup can easily serve up iced coffees, cold brews, and Frappuccinos.

Starbucks Mother's Day 2025 Cups

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Starbucks' Mother's Day cups will be available at any Starbucks licensed store in the U.S., including ones inside grocery stores, airports, hospitals and more! This 4-cup collection is loaded with plenty of bright colors and floral designs to honor the loved ones in your life.

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