This holiday season, we’re sharing our favorite recipes inspired by some of this year’s biggest blockbusters. Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet, something savory, or something to take the edge off, these new holiday classics will definitely hit the spot.
Barbie's Pink Cupcakes
Ingredients
1 Cup Butter, Softened
1 ¼ Cups Sugar
1/8 Teaspoon Pink Food Coloring
3 Large Eggs, Room Temp
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
1 ½ Teaspoons Baking Powder
¼ Teaspoon Baking Soda
¼ Teaspoon Salt
1 Cup Buttermilk
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Steps
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In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar, and food coloring until light and fluffy
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Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition
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Beat in vanilla
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Combine Flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and add to mixture and continue beating
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Add buttermilk and continue beating
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Fill 24 paper-lined muffin cups, two-thirds full.
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Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes
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Cool for ten minutes and top with your favorite pink frosting
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Enjoy with a tall glass of empowerment and self-realization.
Super Mario Bros. Mushroom Spaghetti
Ingredients
Uncooked Spaghetti
Olive Oil
Cremini Mushrooms, Sliced
Garlic Cloves, Chopped
Salt
Pepper
Pecorino Romano Cheese
Parsley Leaves, Coarsely Chopped
Steps
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil
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Add spaghetti to pot and cook for 8 to 10 mins
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Drain water, saving 2/3 cup, and set cooked spaghetti aside
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
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Add mushrooms to skillet and brown for 5 to 7 mins
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Stir in garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 min
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Add drained spaghetti, saved water and shredded cheese to the skillet
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Stir in chopped parsley and toss well with tongs
Serve and power up for the day.
Taylor Swift's
Chai Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
½ Cup Unsalted Butter (Room Temp)
½ Cup Vegetable Oil
½ Cup Sugar
½ Cup Powdered Sugar
1 Large Egg
2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
2 Cups Flour
½ Teaspoon Baking Soda
¼ Teaspoon Salt
1 Chai Tea Bag
Steps
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees
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Grease cookie sheet
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In a large bowl, beat butter and add vegetable oil
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Add sugar, powdered sugar, egg and vanilla
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Stir in flour, baking soda, salt and tea
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Chill the soft dough for about 1 hour
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Line cookie sheet with 12 tablespoon-sized dough drops
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Press evenly and coat with sugar
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Place in oven and bake for about 10 mins
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Once cooled, cover with cinnamon nutmeg icing and shake off any excess.
Oppenheimer's
Dry Martini
Ingredients
Gin
Vermouth
Honey
Lime Juice
Steps
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Combine 4oz of gin with a dash of vermouth
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Shake the combination well
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Line the rim of a chilled glass with honey and lime juice
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Pour the gin and vermouth combination into the glass
Serve and prepare to make cocktail history.
Wonka’s Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake
Ingredients
1 Box Chocolate Pudding Mix (4 serving size)
2 Cups Milk
1 Box Devil’s Food Cake Mix (unprepared)
½ Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Steps
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees
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Prepare pudding with milk as directed on package
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Remove pudding from heat and blend in dry cake mix
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Once mixture is thick and spongy, pour into greased and floured 9”x13” pan
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Sprinkle with chocolate chips
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Bake for 30 to 35 mins
Garnish with pure imagination and serve.
Freddy’s Pepperoni Xpress
Ingredients
Pizza Sauce:
• ½ Cup Water
• 12oz Tomato Paste
• 1 Teaspoon Dried, Crushed Oregano
• 1 Teaspoon Dried, Crushed Basil
• ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• ½ Teaspoon Onion Powder
• ½ Teaspoon Sugar
• ½ Teaspoon Salt
• ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
Pizza Crust
• 3 ¼ Cups All Purpose Flour
• ¼ oz Yeast
• 1 Tablespoon Sugar
• 1 ½ Teaspoon Salt
• 1 1/3 Cups Warm Water (120-130 degrees F)
• 1/3 Cup Oil
Toppings
• 1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• 6oz Pepperoni
Steps
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Preheat oven to 425° and grease two 12-inch pizza pans
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For sauce, whisk together water, tomato paste, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, salt and pepper in a medium bowl
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For crust, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
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Add warm water and oil and mix until well-blended.
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Gradually add remaining flour until soft, sticky dough forms.
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Move dough to floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
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Divide dough in half and pat each piece of dough into prepared pizza pans
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Top dough with sauce, cheese, and pepperoni.
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Bake in preheated oven for about 18-20 mins.
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Double check security cameras and serve.
