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    Jelly Bean Cookies

    Published: Mar 12, 2024 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Jelly bean cookies are soft, chewy, and buttery, with delicious, fruity jelly beans throughout the dough. These cookies are rich and sweet and loaded with fun colors.

    Closeup shot of stack of jelly bean cookies on mat with more cookies in background.

    Why we love these Jelly Bean Cookies

    If you're looking for cookies that are as fun to look at as they are to it, then these are the ones for you.

    Adding jelly beans to this simple pudding cookie dough adds a burst of fun, fruity flavors in every bite.

    Overhead shot of colorful jelly bean cookies with jelly beans next to them.

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    Ingredients for Jelly Bean Cookies

    These cookies use simple baking ingredients; you probably have most of what you need in your kitchen right now. The only thing you might have to shop for is the jelly beans.

    All the ingredients are listed here, but you'll find the exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.

    • All-purpose flour
    • Baking soda
    • Salt
    • Salted butter, softened
    • Brown sugar packed
    • Granulated sugar
    • Vanilla instant pudding mix
    • Large eggs
    • Vanilla extract
    • Jelly beans- cut in half or quarters

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    Overhead shot of jelly bean cookie ingrediens in individual bowls.

    How to Make Jelly Bean Cookies

    These cookies use a simple pudding dough and cut-up jelly beans. That's it. It's an easy recipe that only takes a few minutes and a few simple steps.

    You'll see how simple they are to make in the highlights below, but be sure to check the recipe card for specific instructions.

    1: Combine the dry dough ingredients and set them aside.

    Overhead shot of butter and sugars in mixing bowl.

    2: Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add the rest of the wet ingredients and mix.

    Overhead shot of bowlful of creamed butter and sugar with bowls of other ingredients around it.

    3: Combine the wet and dry ingredients to make the dough and fold in the jelly beans.

    Overhead shot of bowlful of creamed butter and sugar next to bowl of flour mixture.
    Closeup shot of jelly bean cookie dough.

    4: Scoop the dough out with a cookie scoop and place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

    Overhead, closeup shot of two scoops of jelly bean cookie dough on baking sheet.

    5: Bake at 350 until just golden and set on top. Then, cool for five minutes on the baking sheet and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Closeup shot of jelly bean cookies stacked atop one another.

    Substitutions and Variations

    • Use fruity jelly beans, or get crazy and use the regular mix in your cookies. Will your cookies be fruity or taste like popcorn and licorice? That's up to you!
    • Make all kinds of cookie variations by using different pudding mixes for the cookie dough.
    • The fruity flavors of jelly beans work well with snickerdoodle cookie dough.

    Tips

    • Cut your jelly beans into halves or quarters so they're about the size of chocolate chips.
    • The jelly beans melt while they bake, so make cleanup easier on yourself and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Be careful not to overbake these cookies. They're ready to go when the center is just set. Carryover cooking time will do the rest.

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Mixing bowls
    • Whisk
    • Hand mixer
    • Cookie scoop
    • Parchment paper
    • Baking sheet

    Jelly Bean Cookies FAQ

    What are jelly bean cookies?

    Jelly bean cookies are pudding cookies with jelly beans used as tasty, fruity mix-ins.

    What kind of jelly beans work best for jelly bean cookies?

    Fruity jelly beans work well. Their bright, fruity flavor is fantastic with the vanilla flavor of the cookies. However, the fun of these cookies is in the discovery with each bite. Just grab a handful and cut them up. You get what you get!

    What does pudding mix do to cookies?

    The pudding mix adds extra softness and chewiness to the cookies. The mix transforms from a powder to a gooey liquid in the cookie dough, making it super chewy and moist.

    Why did my jelly bean cookies fall apart?

    The secret to delicious jelly bean cookies is baking them until just set, then letting carryover cooking time finish them. If you try to move your cookies before letting them cool on the baking sheet for a full five minutes, they won't hold together.

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    Jelly Bean Cookies

    Jelly Bean Cookies

    Jennifer
    Jelly bean cookies combine the ultra-soft, chewy texture of vanilla pudding cookies with the bright, sweet flavors of jelly beans.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Holiday Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 36 servings
    Calories 134 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup salted butter softened
    • ¾ cup brown sugar packed
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 3.4 ounces vanilla instant pudding One small Box
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup jelly beans cut in half or quarters

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set to the side
    • In a  bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt and set aside
    • Using a stand or electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar on high speed until light brown, at least 2 minutes. Once combined, add the pudding mix, vanilla and eggs and beat on high for 3-4 minutes
    • Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and turn the mixer on low to start, after about 1 minute then turn the mixer up to high and mix until combined.  Add Jelly Beans and stir with a rubber spatula until mixed thoroughly
    • Use a cookie maker and make even balls and place everything on a cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until slightly golden and just set on the top. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes then transfer to a baking rack to cool completely.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2gCalories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 128mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 171IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.5mg
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    Hi, I'm Jennifer! I'm a Miami native and I love sharing easy dinner recipes, baking recipes, travel ideas and general Miami Lifestyle fun! Follow along for inspiration on how to make the most of your life!

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