Easter is early this year and the stores were full of candy, bunnies, chocolate, baskets, and eggs before Valentine’s Day was over. I have a major weakness for jelly beans and I love the Starburst flavored ones, so I immediately grabbed two bags as soon as I saw them at Target! I can eat them by the handful, but I also wanted to make something special with them. For Valentine’s Day I made Candy Corn Cookies, so those inspired me to make Starburst Jelly Bean Cookies! I found a great recipe, but I modified it using Starburst jelly beans, and they turned out amazing! I love having the delicious cherry, orange, strawberry, lemon, green apple, and grape flavors in each cookie and each bite is a little different! I was watching Aubrey’s boys the day I made them and all the kids loved them! Her son Hayden said, “These are really good. Are you putting these on the website because I am going to want to make them!” What a sweetheart! Then we went over to our friend’s house that night and I took a bag of Starburst Jelly Bean Cookies. They were a hit over there too! I am surprised that I did not eat any jelly beans while I was making the cookies, but I definitely ate my fair share of cookies. They are addictive! Tonight we are going to another friend’s house and I am taking a bag there too. I can’t have all of these cookies at my house because I will eat too many. Starburst Jelly Bean Cookies are a great way to use the yummy little candies and are perfect for Easter!
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups rolled oats
- 14 oz bag Starburst Jelly Beans chopped in pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick spray and set aside
- In a large bowl, mix together butter and sugars until smooth and creamy
- Add egg, baking soda, baking powder, salt and vanilla and mix well
- Slowly mix in flour and oats
- Stir in jelly beans (Dough will be stiff)
- Drop spoonfuls of batter about 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just turning to a light golden brown (I did 8 minutes and they were perfect for me)
Susan says
Making these this evening as a treat for my co-workers tomorrow. Is there ant tip for easily slicing the jelly beans? Cant wait to try them but thinking its going to take me 1-1/2 hrs just to cut them (making 2 batches). Thanks!
Aubrey says
No tip, but I’ve found some kid friendly knives for my youngest son through Curious Chef, if you have little hands maybe find a safe way to put them to work! 🙂
Debbie Laukala says
Made these tonight with the Kids (Savana age 8 and Shayden age 3) and I can`t tell you how much fun we had. When we were done we had all of these yummy and pretty cookies. They were a big hit with both kids and the biggest kid of all my hubby. Thanks for a easy and fun cookie recipe
Aubrey says
I’m so glad you guys enjoyed them! I love cooking with my little monkeys too. 🙂
AlyB says
Believe it or not, a bag of starburst jelly beans went unnoticed in my cupboard this spring. Now it’s August and this was the perfect use for them since they are a bit gummy. My 8 y.o. son followed your clear instructions all by himself (first time!) and whipped up a tasty batch of jellybean cookies. Thank you for the good, tasty idea!
Joan@Chocolate and More says
I can’t tell you how much we love the starburst jelly beans in this house! Maybe putting them in a cookie would be a good way to maintain a little self control. Fabulous idea! I’m featuring these cookies at Thursday’s Treasures, can’t wait to see what you bring next!
Stacey says
Thank you so much Joan! The cookies were amazing, but still lost some control!!! We loved them! Thank you so much for featuring them at Thursday’s Treasures! You just made my night!
Rachel @ {I Love} My Disorganized Life says
Awe, these look like Easter! Thanks for sharing, Stacey!
Heather Who Needs a Cape? says
You had me at jelly beans – my absolute favorite – I love the idea of having them in a cookie!
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Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says
How Fun! Pinned! Thanks so much for linking up to Two Cup Tuesday at Pint Sized Baker. I look forward to coming back on Monday Night!
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Adelina Priddis says
those are so easter-y! I love it,
Christi says
YUM! These are my fav candies at Easter! Can’t wait to try these, thanks!
Homemaker Audition says
Cookies and Candy are my favorite combo! Can’t wait to try them. Pinned!
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Dawn ~ Spatulas On Parade says
Thanks so much for sharing with us at “In and Out of the Kitchen Link Up Party”
Cindy @Hun... What's for Dinner? says
These are super cute!!! Thanks for linking up to Simple Supper Tuesday :o)
Stacey says
Thank you Cindy! They are super yummy too!
Ruthie says
How fun! I’ve never thought about add jelly beans to cookies! YUM!! Thanks for coming to (link) party with me at Super Saturday Show & Tell 🙂 xoxo~ Ruthie
Stacey says
Thanks Ruthie! The jelly beans tasted great in the cookies!
Paula says
Looks wonderful! New follower. Thanks for linking up to Saturday Dishes ~ Paula
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Stacey says
Thank you Paula! Thanks for following us too!
Stacey says
Thank you very much for featuring my Starburst Jelly Bean Cookies!!!