The Best 'Elf' the Movie-Inspired Products for Food Lovers
Celebrate the iconic film with these sweet treats this holiday season.
While Elf on the Shelf might be popular for kids these days, we'd argue Elf kickstarted the trend back in 2003. The New Line Cinema film follows the journey of Buddy the Elf as he heads to New York City in search of his real father. Buddy the Elf's wholesome personality and sense of wonder captured the hearts of millions of viewers back in the early 2000s and still continues to do so today as the film celebrates its 20th anniversary.
To celebrate the momentous occasion, Elf is returning back to theaters starting on November 17th. That's just in time for people to get into the holiday spirit, whether going solo or with friends and family. Even better, the iconic film is also available to stream on Max for those who would rather watch it from the comfort of the couch. And for those cinephiles who wish to own a copy of the film, Elf is available on 4K UHD and digital. Plus, to keep the celebration going, many popular food brands like Brach's and Keebler have released limited-edition sweets and treats inspired by the iconic film that you'll want to get your hands on (and snack on while streaming the movie). Keep on reading to learn more about these Elf-themed collaborations for food lovers you don't want to miss this holiday season.
The holidays aren't complete without Pillsbury sugar cookies. In addition to the reindeer, Santa Claus and tree designs, you'll want to grab a box of these Elf-inspired cookies featuring Buddy the Elf's signature hat. While you can simply eat the whole tray of these cookies by themselves (judgment-free zone), they are also easy to mix in with ice cream or other sweet treats for a festive flare — think brookies.
Everyone loves Goldfish, but for a more elevated snack, you'll want to consider these maple syrup-flavored grahams released in celebration of Elf's 20th anniversary. With the taste of caramel and vanilla, these Elf-shaped bites are ideal for snacking while decorating for the holidays.
You can never go wrong with an Advent calendar around the holidays and now Buddy the Elf can be part of the tradition. Inspired by Buddy the Elf’s love for sweets acquired from living at the North Pole, this calendar comes filled with delicious caramels, chocolates, cookies, maple syrup and other sweet treats behind each of the twelve doors.
Instead of leaving homemade cookies and milk for Santa this year, opt for Keebler's Gingerbread Fudge Stripes. With a frosty snowflake cookie pattern, these sweet and spicy treats are perfect for munching on after dinner or using as part of a dessert platter. Plus, you'll even spot Buddy on the packaging so you can save it as a collector's item if that's up your alley.
Mellowcremes are similar to candy corn as they both are made from sugar, corn syrup, edible wax, water and honey. To keep the party going, Brach's Elf-inspired Mellowcremes are designed to look like Buddy the Elf's classic hat in terms of color and shape. They make for the perfect cupcake toppers and stocking stuffers for those individuals with a sweet tooth.
Candy canes are a holiday staple whether you like to enjoy on them like lollipops or hang them on a tree. This pack of 12 is suitable for consumption or decoration and features bright colors inspired by Buddy the Elf including blue, green, yellow, red and pink.
The holidays are the perfect time to ditch the paper or plastic plates and opt for something a bit more elevated. These stoneware appetizer plates feature glazed decals of all of Buddy thr Elf's favorite foods — candy, candy corn, maple syrup and candy canes. Not only are they festive, but also functional as they are dishwasher-safe, microwave-safe and oven-safe (up to 425° F).
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For kitchen products, Picnic Time has an adorable Elf-inspired cheese board suitable for all your holiday entertaining needs. Made from eco-friendly parawood, this cheese board has the Elf logo etched to the exterior, making it a collector's item and festive for the season. You'll find over 80 inches of cutting surface for cheeses, meats, fruits and crackers and an additional layer with tools for optimal slicing and cutting.
