Monday, April 18, 2011

Jelly Bean Cookies


I had to make these Jelly Bean Cookies when I saw them on In Katrina's Kitchen.  Jelly beans in cookies...brilliant!  Mine are a might bit homley looking, but darn tasty.  A nice mix of chewy and crisp textures.

I totally put in too many jelly beans.  It was a combination of being stuck in chocolate mode where more is better and not wanting any jelly bean leftovers....because of course I would be compelled to nosh the leftovers.  :)  I adjusted the recipe to a more reasonable jelly bean amount.  ;)  Less is more in this case.

So many choices of jelly beans in the seasonal display....I went with Hawaiian Punch personally.  Real fruit juice equals healthy right? Ehehehehehe.


Jelly Bean Cookies

1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 egg
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup jelly beans

Blend together butter, sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.  Mix in egg and vanilla.  Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt.  Fold in jelly beans.  Drop by spoonful onto greased cookie sheet.  Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
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  1. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Oh wow what a creative idea! My son would love these!!!

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  2. SandraApril 18, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    These look very tasty..I have to say I am not buying jelly beans that often because I just keep eating until they are gone:))I have to bake these cookies they look too cool!
    Thanks for sharing your yummy recipe!

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  3. AdrianaApril 18, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Your cookies look festive and tasty, not homely!

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  4. Franklin from Dine DelishApril 18, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    wow. It's like cookies and candies! So colorful too.

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  5. Charlie @ SweetSaltySpicyApril 18, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I never saw jelly beans in cookies! Such a great idea! Looks delicious :).

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  6. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    I'm so glad you made my recipe! Weren't they yummy?! I loved the fruity flavor surprise in each bite.

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  7. YesimApril 18, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    looks cute;)

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  8. Kelly | Eat Yourself SkinnyApril 18, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    What a great idea! I bet these came out great, love your blog and am now a follower :)

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  9. Vicki WildeApril 18, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Homely? No way! Look at all of those fun colors! I love this idea :) The question is, do you mix the flavors, or separate them so the cookies are specifically flavored!

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  10. RoxanApril 18, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    That's so funny that you posted this! I have a huge bag of sour jelly beans on my counter and just yesterday I was thinking about putting them in a cookie. Good to know i'm not the only crazy one out there.

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  11. MeganApril 18, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Too many jelly beans? No such thing! These look sinfully amazing. What a perfect Easter treat!

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  12. KateApril 18, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    How clever! I would never have thought to put jelly beans in cookies but I bet it is really tasty! Great idea and these look delish!

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  13. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    I'm going to put these on my to bake list, I love jelly beans and they're so cute. x

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  14. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeApril 18, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Such a festive idea for this week...I may need to pick up a few jelly beans :)

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  15. Diethood.comApril 18, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    That Katrina is full of creativity!! These sound so good. I love jelly beans and I can't imagine them in a cookie...but I'm sure they are amazing!

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  16. Harvesting for LifeApril 18, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    So cute! I never thought of doing that before, but it's such a great idea!

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  17. RyanApril 18, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    These look delicious and very festive! I have a bag of starburst jelly beans here and might just have to make these!

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  18. kitaApril 18, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Go you! Jelly beans cookies to get into the season. :D

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  19. SandraApril 18, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Good idea! This is the first cookie recipe I've ever seen with jelly beans, pretty darn cool. And they look great!

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  20. AliceApril 18, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    i never would have thought to put jelly beans in cookies! reminds me of my grandma's gumdrop cookies...mmmm

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  21. Evelyne CulturEatzApril 18, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Brilliant, twice now I see you use candies in unusual ways. Yes I would think less is more here, very cute

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  22. Jill ColonnaApril 19, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    This is the first time I've seen jelly beans in cookies. Just fantastic! I'll have to make them for my girls: they'd be a sensation.

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  23. The Chocolate PriestessApril 19, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Oh, no! I read the post and was expecting chocolate and then there's no chocolate in your recipe. I'm so sad. *smile*

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  24. Treat and TrickApril 19, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    So easy to whip up and looks yummy!

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  25. Emily @ eat.drink.run.April 19, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    what a great idea! just in time for Easter! :)

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  26. EileenApril 19, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Happy Easter! Very creative :)

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  27. B@cookingsimplechineseathomeApril 19, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    I am so going to try this and lots of others of your recipe. looks great!

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  28. SuzyEatsApril 19, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I love these~! I saw them on Katrina's site as well and now I am definitely motivated to make them :-)
    Thanks!!

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  29. KatieApril 19, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Awesome! I would've never thought of that. Great way to use up excess jellies! :)

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  30. laurenApril 19, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Holy bagolie.......Jelly beans in cookies!!!! Holler!!! I am a fan!!!

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  31. KristenApril 20, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    What a fun way to use up leftover jelly beans after Easter! Those cookies are going to be a hit at my house.

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  32. Georgia | The Comfort of CookingApril 20, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    These cookies are so cute and perfect for Easter! What a creative idea to add jelly beans to the cookies. Thanks for sharing and inspiring me for spring!

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  33. We Are Not MarthaApril 20, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I need to make some sort of jelly bean dessert considering my fiance is OBSESSED with jelly beans! These look so cute :)

    Sues

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  34. Gourmet GetawayApril 20, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Yummy, jelly beans are my favourite lolly! I am going to have to make them too!
    I always go overboard with toppings, more is better.

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  35. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Yummo and Brilliant! Have not seen this before and perfect for this time of year!!

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  36. Dreams of cakesApril 21, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    I never had a jelly cookie before. This is recipe I will try for sure. Thanks for sharing!

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  37. Magic of SpiceApril 21, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    What a cool idea...bet they taste great :)

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  38. RickApril 23, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    These look so good and colorful!

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  39. Beth MichelleApril 24, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Jelly beans IN cookies?!?! Wow these are probably sooooooo good!!

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