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The Best Movie Snacks For Watching “Candy Cane Lane”

The Best Movie Snacks For Watching “Candy Cane Lane”

Last updated on: December 20, 2023 at 9:57 pm by Christy Lee

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The Best Movie Snacks For Watching “Candy Cane Lane” 2023-12-20T21:57:06-05:00 Christy Lee

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Starring Eddie Murphy

Best Movie Snack For Your Family To Watch “Cany Cane Lane”

With Christmas Just 4 days away, Eddie Murphy’s movie ‘Candy Cane Lane’ is the perfect movie to countdown the last few days of Christmas.

This movie is a heartwarming Christmas comedy film is directed by Reginald Hudlin and written by Kelly Younger. The film stars Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Thaddeus J. Mixon, Ken Marino, Trevante Rhodes, David Alan Grier, and Nick Offerman.

Candy Cane Lane was released by Amazon Prime Video on December 1, 2023.

What Is This Movie About?

This movie embodies all the hustle and bustle that comes along with Christmas. The fierce Christmas light competition between neighbors and the harsh reality of wanting to do what is best for one’s family when faced with job insecurity. Eddie Murphy’s character, Chris Carver makes a deal with a mischievous elf who casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life.

The family embarks on a journey that will cause them to be honest with each other and to understand the true meaning of Christmas, which is that the decorations don’t matter, Family does. It is a fantastic ride one you and the family will be sure to love and want to watch over and over again.

For this fun-filled Christmas movie, I recommend making Candy Cane Cookies. The rich almond flavor and the sprinkling of peppermint make these cookies festive and a sure sign that Christmas is here.

Happy Holidays!

Dear God,

Thank you, for our family and friends. May we continue to be together on this special Holiday. Your son’s birthday.

-Amen

A fun twist on the candy cane

Candy Cane Cookie Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioner’s sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
red food coloring
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes
1/2 cup sugar

Cooking Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioner’s sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg and almond extract.
Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Divide dough in half.
Add 6-7 drops of red food coloring to 1 half.
Shape tablespoon fulls of each color of dough into 4-inch ropes.
Place ropes side by side.
Lightly press ends together and twist.
Place on ungreased baking sheets; curve to form candy canes.
Bake at 375F for 9-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Combine crushed candy canes and sugar.
Immediately sprinkle over cookies.
Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Servings: 3 Dozen

Prep time:25 minutes

Bake: 10 min/Batch +cooling

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About Christy Lee

The Author of this column is a Chef and lifestyle food blogger. She is also very rooted in her spiritual well being. She utilizes the food God has provided us to make affordable, healthy meals. You can read more about the author here.

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