Forget Cookies and Milk — Santa Wants Peppermint S’mores Cups This Year

Nicky Corbishley
Dec 04, 2016

Do s’mores ever go out of fashion? Of course, we go wild for them over barbecue season, but then we’re always on the lookout for ways to bring them into fall — like these “no campfire necessary s’mores.” Well, now we’re bringing them into winter too. Crush up those candy canes (don’t worry if you crush too many; we’ve got loads of candy cane recipes) and sprinkle them onto cookie cups stuffed with marshmallow fluff and melty chocolate. They go fast, so be sure to make plenty!

Ingredients:

Makes 12 mini cups

  • 1 cup finely crushed graham cracker crumbs
  • 4 Tablespoons superfine sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 candy canes
  • 3 1/2 ounces chocolate (semi-sweet or bittersweet), broken into chunks
  • 1 cup marshmallow fluff
  • edible glitter (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix together the cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter in a bowl until combined.
  2. Divide the mixture between the holes of a 12-hole mini muffin tin. Push the mixture down with the end of a rolling pin or the back of a teaspoon so it’s packed in tightly with a dip in the middle for the filling. Place in the oven to bake for 4-5 minutes until dark golden. Remove from the oven and use your teaspoon to make more of an indentation in each cup while the mixture is still hot. Allow to cool in the pan.
  3. Crush the candy canes using a rolling pin. Melt the chocolate over a bain marie, or by microwaving in 30-second blasts, stirring in between each blast until melted.
  4. Remove the cookie cups from the pan by twisting them slightly to release, then carefully pull them out. Place on a plate. Top each case with one teaspoon of marshmallow fluff, followed by half a teaspoon of melted chocolate and a sprinkling of crushed candy canes. Top with edible glitter if you like too!

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix together the cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter in a bowl until combined.

Divide the mixture between the holes of a 12-hole mini muffin tin. Push the mixture down with the end of a rolling pin or the back of a teaspoon so it’s packed in tightly with a dip in the middle for the filling. Place in the oven to bake for 4-5 minutes until dark golden. Remove from the oven and use your teaspoon to make more of an indentation in each cup while the mixture is still hot. Allow to cool in the pan.

Crush the candy canes using a rolling pin. Melt the chocolate over a bain marie, or by microwaving in 30-second blasts, stirring in between each blast until melted.

Remove the cookie cups from the pan by twisting them slightly to release, then carefully pull them out. Place on a plate. Top each case with one teaspoon of marshmallow fluff, followed by half a teaspoon of melted chocolate and a sprinkling of crushed candy canes.

Top with edible glitter too if you like!

So gooey and delicious!

Will you make some for Christmas? We’d love to see your creations! Tweet us @BritandCo with a pic, and follow us on Pinterest for more delicious holiday recipes!

Oh Oz! Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Stun In First 'Wicked: For Good' Poster.

I've been waiting to see Wicked: Part 2 (officially titles Wicked: For Good) since long before the credits rolled on Elphaba's "Defying Gravity" in November of 2024. I was born for this! And not only have we gotten a brief glimpse at Cynthia Erivo's iconic Wicked Witch of the West look, we also just got a look at the new Wicked: For Good poster thanks to some folks at CinemaCon — and it shows off Elphaba and Glinda's (Ariana Grande) incredible costumes in the new movie.

Here's a breakdown of that Wicked: For Good poster from CinemaCon — and Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande's new Wicked costumes.

What's up with the Wicked 2 poster?

The first Wicked: For Good poster debuted in Las Vegas during CinemaCon, and attendees immediately clocked the new images upon arriving. After Wicked ended with Elphaba escaping the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum), Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh), and the Emerald City, and Glinda staying behind, it's no surprise that the first look at both these ladies features a huge chasm between them. Another X user also points out the two cliffs and the Wizard's castle between them form a W!

But my favorite detail about the Wicked 2 poster is Glinda and Elphaba's costumes. With her broom, her hat, and her coat, Elphaba looks more like the Wicked Witch of the West than ever before, while Glinda has swapped her all-pink wardrobe for a periwinkle gown.

I immediately clocked the color shift — especially since Glinda is working so closely with Madame Morrible now, and it totally feels like the clothing reflects just how much influence Glinda's allowing Madame Morrible to have over her. After all, the Emerald City might be green, but Shiz University is all blue (as are Madame Morrible's most iconic outfits).

What does "for good" mean in Wicked?

"For Good" is a song in Act 2 of Wicked (that we'll also hear in Wicked: For Good) about how Elphaba and Glinda have changed each other's lives forever — and, even though they say "who can say if I've been changed for the better?", I'd say that they way they affected each other's empathy, confidence, and kindness proves they really did change each other for the better.

What is Wicked: For Good going to be about?

Wicked: Part Two is going to pick up after the events of Part One: Elphaba is on the run (and being blamed for everything going wrong), Glinda has stayed behind and become the spokesperson for the Wizard, and the animals continue to lose their ability to speak. Meanwhile, Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey) is determined to find Elphaba, and Nessarose (Marissa Bode) is increasingly infatuated with Boq (Ethan Slater).

When does Wicked: For Good come out?

Wicked: For Good is flying into theaters November 21, 2025.

Who's in the cast of Wicked: For Good?

The Wicked: For Good cast features all your favorite stars from the first movie:

  • Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba: an emerald-green young woman possessing remarkable magic.
  • Ariana Grande as Glinda: Elphaba's best friend who's morphed from popular girl to political spokesperson.
  • Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero: a dashing prince who refuses to believe the rumors about Elphaba.
  • Ethan Slater as Boq: a munchkin who's in love with Glinda.
  • Marissa Bode as Nessarose: Elphaba's little sister.
  • Jeff Goldblum as The Wizard of Oz: a man from our world who found himself in Oz.
  • Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible: Shiz University's sorcery professor.

We Totally Missed This Bridgerton Cameo In The Wicked Movie. Did you?

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Zendaya Will Play Ronnie Spector In A24 Biopic 'Be My Baby'

Zendaya's got her plate full with an engagement to Tom Holland and starring in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, but she's still on a mission. Her latest project finds her embodying singer Veronica "Ronnie" Spector in A24's Be My Baby and it feels like the ideal role for her. It's true she's known for her acting and ethereal style (guided by Law Roach's watchful and genius eyes), but Zendaya also has a beautiful singing voice. In our honest (and unfiltered opinion), it's about time she's granted the opportunity to portray a legendary figure in the music industry.

Scroll to learn everything we know about Be My Baby and Zendaya's role as Ronnie Spector!

What is the plot for 'Be My Baby?'

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Deadlinereports Be My Baby will cover Ronnie Spector's life as it specifically pertains to being with late producer Phil Spector. Harper's Bazaar also reports the film will show the formation of the Ronettes, their record deal at Phil Spector's Philles Records.

Though he was known for contributing to some of the greatest acts in music (the Ronettes and Ike & Tina Turner), Phil was still a problematic man who eventually committed a deathly crime (via The Independent). Before that, The Independent revealed Ronnie & Phil's marriage was the result of an affair that led to the singer having to run for her life after being held hostage in her own home.

Did Ronnie Spector pen a memoir that has the same name as the film?

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Yes! Ronnie Spector's memoir Be My Baby was released after her death and gives readers an inside look at being a member of the Ronettes, fame, and volatile moments in her relationship with producer Phil Spector. Though parts of her story will garner tears, Ronnie also details the highs of her career once she found her voice again.

Did Zendaya have to audition for the role of Ronnie Spector in 'Be My Baby?'

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According to Variety, Ronnie Spector selected Zendaya to play her in Be My Baby. The singer was also set to be an executive producer of the film before passing away in 2022 (via Deadline).

Her death garnered a heartfelt tribute on Zendaya's Instagram as the actress referred to her as "a magical force of greatness." She ended her lengthy caption with, "I hope to make you proud."

Who's the director and screenplay writer for 'Be My Baby?'

Filmmaker Barry Jenkins (Mufasa, If Beale Street Could Talk, and Moonlight) will direct Be My Baby while Dave Kajganich (Bones and All) is in charge of the film's screenplay.

Production hasn't started yet for Be My Baby, but we're looking forward to seeing Ronnie Spector's life told through Zendaya, Barry Jenkins, and Dave Kajganich's eyes.

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Um, Fans Will “Hate Mike White” After ‘The White Lotus’ Finale This Weekend

I can't stop thinking about The White Lotus season finale this weekend — and whether the killer's been in front of our faces the whole time. And according to the White Lotus cast, there's a good chance no one will be able to stop talking about the ending...especially since one cast member thinks "people are going to hate Mike White" after it airs.

Here's what the cast had to say about The White Lotus finale for season 3 — and whether fans are going to "hate" creator Mike White when it's done.

'The White Lotus' cast is just as excited for the finale as we are.

Ahead of the White Lotus season 3 finale, and after all the drama of the last few episodes, creator Mike White, cast, and crew members spilled their guts to The Hollywood Reporter— including Patrick Schwarzenegger admitting he's "just excited to watch the finale with the rest of the world because I actually have no idea what happens."

While the biggest running theory is that one (or all) of the Ratliffs will die via poisonous fruit, actor Jon Gries promises that "whatever you think you know, you’re going to get it wrong." And according to Charlotte Le Bon, "people are going to hate Mike White" when the episode credits roll!

But even though it sounds like the finale will be pretty sad, Mike White says, "My hope is that it’ll feel like a cathartic sad or a satisfying sad and not a 'What the f—k?' sad, but people are going to have a million different opinions," he says. "You just hope you stick the landing."

And season 4 can't come soon enough.

As show creator, Mike White understands more than anyone what it feels like to get emotionally involved in The White Lotus. "To be honest, I’m a bit of a head case right now. I’m crying in my car," he tells THR. "This show is my whole life, then it’s over and I’m back in my house with my dog, trying to remember who my friends are and what did I do before the show."

"I don’t want to become one of those crazy people who’s lost the plot," he continues. "I had to take these MMPI psych tests, and they were like, 'You’ve become one standard deviation less nice than you were in 2018.' Yep, that sounds right."

Don't worry Mike. Considering The White Lotus season 4 is on its way, I'm confident you couldn't lose the plot even if you tried.

What time is The White Lotus finale?

The White Lotus season 3 finale airs on Sunday, April 6 at 9 PM EST.

How long is White Lotus finale season 3?

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The finale for The White Lotus is an hour and a half instead of the standard episode length. It's the longest White Lotus episode so far!

How many episodes are in season 3 of White Lotus?

The White Lotus season 3 is going to have 8 episodes total:

  • Season 3, Episode 1 "Same Spirits, New Forms" premiered on February 16, 2025
  • Season 3, Episode 2 "Special Treatments" premiered on February 23, 2025
  • Season 3, Episode 3 "The Meaning of Dreams" premiered on March 2, 2025
  • Season 3, Episode 4 "Hide or Seek" premiered on March 9, 2025
  • Season 3, Episode 5 "Full-Moon Party" premiered on March 16, 2025
  • Season 3, Episode 6 "Denials" premiered on March 23, 2025
  • Season 3, Episode 7 "Killer Instincts" premiered on March 30, 2025
  • Season 3, Episode 8 "Amor Fati" premieres on April 6, 2025

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