Behind the Scenes of Candy Coated Christmas

Go on set in the idyllic fictional town of Peppermint Hollow with the stars of Candy Coated Christmas, Molly McCook and Aaron O'Connell, as well as Ree Drummond.

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Photo By: Danno Nell

Photo By: Kim Raff

Photo By: Danno Nell

Meet Molly's Dad

Not only does John McCook play Fred Gallant, Molly Gallant's dad on Candy Coated Christmas, but he's the real-life dad of actress Molly McCook as well!

Incoming!

Noah Winter, played by Aaron O'Connell, winds up to launch a snowball on the lawn.

All in the Family

Playing Dakota Winter and Kim Winter, respectively, Landry Townsend and Lee Garlington join Aaron for an on-screen hug.

Welcome to Town

The welcome sign in downtown Peppermint Hollow declares the town to be the "peppermint capital of the world."

Decking the Halls

Molly McCook as Molly Gallant is all too excited to put the finishing touches on the tree.

Morning Snuggles

Kim and Dakota cozy up on the couch while opening gifts.

Together Time

Dakota and Noah are all smiles as they sit down to dinner.

Careful, Molly!

This is a close call for Molly as she nearly loses her balance on the ladder.

Welcome Home

Could this be any cuter? The house used as set of the Winters' family home is dressed to impress with tons of holiday decor and charming accents.

New Pals

Molly and Aaron became fast friends while filming together in Utah.

A Special Token

In the peppermint capital of the world, it's only right to have a Mint to Be ornament hanging from the tree.

Ree As Bee

Between shots on set, Ree sat down for an interview to document her first time filming a movie.

Party On

Bee the bakery owner is all smiles as she joins Molly and other guests at the town's holiday bash.

Holiday Treats

It wouldn't be a party in Peppermint Hollow with a full spread of Bee's famous sweets, of course.

A Winter Wonderland

In a picturesque barn in town, Molly, Noah and the whole town of Peppermint Hollow come together for a night of holiday festivities.

Santa Baby

Just as she does with every customer who walks into the bakery, Bee welcomes Molly with a friendly smile as she takes her order.