16 Elphaba Green & Glinda Pink Recipes That Have Us So Excited To See Wicked
The much-anticipated movie version of Wicked is coming soon to a theater near you, and we're turning green (& pink!) with envy excitement! Whether you're planning to see it in theaters or are waiting for to stream it at home, there's no denying, this is a movie that's bound to Defy(ing) Gravity... or at least be wildly Popular. Whichever witch you're watching for (or tbh, any other character—we see you, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero fans), join us in celebrating with these 16 themed cocktails, snacks, and desserts in shades of Elphaba green, Glinda pink, and more.
Wicked Good Witches' Punch
To celebrate the movie adaptation of Wicked, we have not just one, but two punches. You can choose to be team Glinda, team Elphaba, or make both! To keep things simple, the base of both punches are the same with just a simple swap of the mixer.
Get the Wicked Good Witches' Punch recipe.
Yellow (Brick Road) Cake
Yellow cake (basically vanilla cake with extra egg yolks) looks particularly sunshine-y, and goes perfectly with fudgy chocolate frosting. Don't forget to decorate with fun sprinkles!
Get the Yellow (Brick Road) Cake recipe.
Steamed Blooming Cupcakes
Steaming might not be your first thought when it comes to making cupcakes, but hear us out: It’s a magical method worth trying that everyone will be obsessed with. These come together surprisingly fast too: a dump-and-stir batter + 15 minutes in a steamer basket = easy treats perfect for topping with ruby-slipper-red maraschino cherries.
Get the Steamed Blooming Cupcakes recipe.
Checkerboard Cookies
These checkerboard cookies look far more complicated to make than they actually are. Really, they're just a classic vanilla and chocolate sugar cookie, with the two colors being made from the same dough. Here, one gets a little cocoa powder added, the other half some food coloring, but these would be SO cute in pink and green too!
Get the Checkerboard Cookies recipe.
Apple (Nessa)Roses
These have all the flavors of desserts like apple turnover or pie, with a lot less effort (thanks puff pastry!). Keep them simple like we did, or jazz them up with some whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a drizzling of caramel sauce.
Get the Apple Roses recipe.
Mr. Dillamond's Macarons
Featuring crisp, shiny shells sandwiching a luscious rich filling, these classy French delicacies are sure to impress and delight anyone who tastes them. Macarons have a reputation for being technically challenging and finicky to make, but it's really not so baaaahhhd... ahem, sorry, bad. Don’t be intimidated—just follow our top tips to help you achieve those shiny crisp tops and beautifully ruffled feet.
Get the Mr. Dillamond's Macarons recipe.
Inside Out Cupcakes
Did you see Betty Crocker's Mix To Reveal Wicked-themed cupcake kit? You don't know whether you got Glinda pink or Elphaba green till you add the wet ingredients. Similarly, these homemade, unassuming cupcakes hide a fun, colorful center so YOU get to decide who you're repping at your watch party.
Get the Inside Out Cupcakes recipe.
(Boq's) Heart Cookies
Skip the love spells (what if it goes wrong and you shrink your beloved's heart, instead of make them fall in love with you?) and bake these heart-shaped cookies for your special someone instead. We went with a cream cheese frosting, but feel free to go with buttercream if you like. Dye the frosting any colors you wish or use any sprinkles your heart desires.
Get the (Boq's) Heart Cookies recipe.
Cake Pop(ular)s
Cake pops are the bite-sized treat we’ll never get tired of here at Delish. They're especially cut themed for a party, and what better opportunity than the Wicked movie release? We made ours with classic vanilla cake, but a little pink and green food dye, colored candy melts, or sprinkles would all be welcome here too.
Get the Cake Pops recipe.
(Flying) Monkey Bread
If you’re a fan of sticky buns, cinnamon rolls, and other sweet breakfast pastries, let us introduce you to your new favorite—monkey bread. This cinnamon-sugar pull-apart bread is as fun to make as it is to eat, and makes for a spectacular centerpiece too.
Get the (Flying) Monkey Bread recipe.
Copycat Starbucks Pink Drink
Though we're all for trying Starbucks' Glinda's Pink Potion, we're also ALL about saving money, so we're pretty happy to just continue to make our favorite already-perfectly pink drink, right at home, for a fraction of the cost.
Get the Copycat Starbucks Pink Drink recipe.
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
You could make a regular chocolate chip cookie, but why would you keep it basic when you can add a minty green twist? Mint chocolate chip fans, it's time to skip the pint of ice cream—these cookies are the easy dessert you should be making.
Get the Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.
Giggle Juice
This fruity cocktail is filled with wine, lemonade and vodka, which is pretty much the most delicious, irresistible drink combo. This punch makes up to 8 servings, so it's ideal to get the party started for a crowd. Get ready to be giggling with your friends at Shiz University all night long once you've had a few of these.
Get the Giggle Juice recipe.
Lemon-Poppy Seed Drop
As an ode to both the yellow brick road, and to the poppy fields that Dorothy, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and the Scarecrow from the original Wizard of Oz fall asleep in on the way to the Emerald City, we present this nutty spin on a lemon drop martini.
Get the Lemon-Poppy Seed Drop recipe.
Elphaba Green Pasta
Looking for a quick and easy dinner to eat before heading to the theater to see Wicked? This herbaceous, vibrantly green pasta is for you is just the thing.
Get the Elphaba Green Pasta recipe.
Pink Bubble Punch
A few glasses of this boozy pink lemonade punch, and you might feel like you're floating in a giant pink bubble, à la Glinda's favorite mode of transportation. Looking for something alcohol-free? This is just as fun (and delicious!) without the Prosecco and vodka too.
Get the Pink Cloud Bubble Punch recipe.
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