Jelly Bean Cookies Recipe

Delight your taste buds with these festive Jelly Bean Cookies! Perfect for Easter or any celebration, these chewy cookies burst with colorful jelly bean goodness. Kids and adults alike will gobble them up! Easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 59.8 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Jelly Bean Cookies

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How to Make Jelly Bean Cookies

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in 2 cups of your favorite jelly beans (assorted colors are recommended!).
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

8g

Carbs

2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Jelly Bean Cookies?

Jelly Bean Cookies takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Jelly Bean Cookies?

Jelly Bean Cookies has approximately 59.8 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 4 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Jelly Bean Cookies?

The key ingredients for Jelly Bean Cookies are Butter, Sugar, Light Brown Sugar, Egg, Baking Soda, Baking Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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