Soft Jelly Bean Sugar Cookie Recipe
Soft Jelly Bean Sugar Cookie Recipe: Imagine biting into a soft, chewy cookie that melts in your mouth, bursting with flavors of sweet vanilla and gooey jelly beans. Is your mouth watering yet? Well, get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth with the perfect Chewy Jelly Bean Cookies the whole family will enjoy. This delightful treat is not just a crowd-pleaser, but it’s also easy to make and customizable to your taste. In this post, we’ll take you through the step-by-step process of creating this delicious dessert, while providing tips and tricks to make it even more delectable. So, gather your ingredients and let’s get baking!
This easy to make soft jelly bean sugar cookie recipe is sure to satisfy your cookie craving. With just a few simple ingredients and a quick preparation time, you can indulge in delicious, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
How to Make Soft Jelly Bean Sugar Cookies
Simply the best semi homemade cookies. A soft sugar cookie with a burst of fruit flavor. Perfect for your Spring celebration. Make these fun flavorful Easter Cookies into an egg shape and fill an Easter basket for a someone special. To create this fun Spring Soft Jelly Bean Cookies Recipe, I started with a cake mix. I know! A CAKE MIX! How easy is that? Who knew when using a cake mix you’d be able to create soft delicious holiday chewy cookies just like the bakery. You know the ones I’m talking about….soft and buttery with a creamy frosting. Yep, I thought you would know.
This great recipe gives you the perfect opportunity to use up any leftover jelly beans. Don’t skip the sugar coating. The crunch is amazing!
SOFT SUGAR COOKIE INGREDIENT LIST-full recipe below in the recipe box
- 1 white cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 (14 ounce) bag of jelly beans
- sanding sugar sprinkles
CHEWY JELLY BEAN COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 375° and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Add cake mix, eggs, and oil, mix with a wooden spoon until well combined.
- Scoop cookie dough with a 1 ounce ice cream scoop; roll into a ball and press three of the same flavor jelly beans into the dough.
- Roll back into a ball, roll the sugar cookie dough ball in same colored sugar as the jelly beans inside the cookie dough. DO NOT PRESS DOWN
- Place dough balls on a prepared cookie sheet, continue with remaining dough.
- Bake cookies 10 to 12 minute or until the bottom becomes lightly brown.
- Slide the cookies still on the parchment paper either onto a wire cooling rack or onto the counter to cool completely.
How to Make Easter Egg Shaped Cookies
EASTER BASKET IDEA: Easter Egg Sugar Cookies with a surprise chewy center! Shape these colorful semi homemade cookies into an egg shape, place cooled Easter egg cookies into cellophane party bags, tie them up and along with the Easter candy place them in Easter Baskets. This year the Easter Bunny brought the perfect Easter dessert.
A LOOK INSIDE—A POP OF CHEWY GOODNESS! The melted jelly beans inside the cookies create a wonderful chewy center.
What Jelly Beans Work Best as a Cookie Filler?
The classic jelly bean sugar cookie can be filled with any variety of jelly beans. For this easy sugar cookie recipe I used classic jelly beans. Candy companies have gotten wise over the years and introduced several different varieties of jelly beans. For example, starburst jelly beans would be delicious. Add more jelly beans to the cookie dough and use little jelly beans like jelly belly jelly beans.
HOW TO MAKE CLASSIC CAKE MIX COOKIES
There are days when I really crave something home-baked, but I don’t feel like breaking out the measuring cups. This easy cookie recipe is just the answer! This three ingredient cookie recipe is my favorite cookie recipe when I’m in a time crunch. It also gives me the opportunity to clean out little bits in my pantry. Look below for add-in ideas.
- INGREDIENTS
- Cake Mix: Vanilla cake mix is the most versatile
- Eggs: Use large eggs for this recipe
- Oil: I use vegetable oil in this recipe, however, any light colored oil will work such as Canola Oil or Corn Oil.
WHAT CAN I ADD TO CAKE MIX COOKIE DOUGH?
This is when you can get creative with toppings or add ins. Only add a combined total of 1 cup per cookie recipe for add-ins.
| CHOCOLATE CHIPS |
| M&M’s |
| WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIPS |
| REECE’S PIECES |
| CHOPPED CANDY BARS |
| PEANUT BUTTER CHIPS |
| NUTS |
| DRIED FRUIT |
| BROKEN PRETZELS |
| SPRINKLES- add to the top of each cookie |
How to Add a Pop Of Fruity Flavor To Cookie Dough
Change up the flavor of this easy sugar cookies recipe. Add 1.55 ounces (¼cup +2 tablespoons) dry jello mix (your choice of flavor) to the cake mix, whisk together dry ingredients, and add the remaining ingredients. Mix until combined and continue with the jelly bean cookie recipe instructions. The addition of jello will not only add a pop of fruity flavor but will also change the color of the cookie dough. Make several batches and match the jello flavor to the jelly beans and sugar sprinkles.
WHAT FLAVOR OF CAKE MIX CAN I USE?
Here’s another place you can use your imagination. There are so many flavor combos. Below are only a few options. The list could go on and on.
- Vanilla
- Chocolate
- Spice Cake
- Carrot Cake
- Red Velvet
- Lemon
- Funfetti
- ALSO….BROWNIE MIX
WHY I LOVE USING A CAKE MIX FOR COOKIE DOUGH
There are so many reasons why a cake mix is the perfect substitution for a traditional cookie dough recipe. Starting with convenience. All you need is a cake mix, eggs and oil. No electric mixer, cookie cutters, or rolling pin. The cookie texture is amazing! If you are a fan of a good chewy cookie then you’re going to love this recipe. Also, If I want to add a variety of add-ins, It’s a great way of using up some of the leftover ingredients in my pantry. Look above for some ideas.
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Soft Jelly Bean Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 white cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 (14 ounce) bag of jelly beans
- sanding sugar sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Add cake mix, eggs, and oil until well combined.
- Scoop cookie dough with a 1 ounce ice cream scoop; roll into a ball and press three of the same flavor jelly beans into the dough.
- Roll back into a ball, roll the cookie dough ball in same colored sugar as the jelly beans inside the cookie dough. DO NOT PRESS DOWN
- Place on prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake 10 to 12 minute or until the bottom becomes lightly brown.
- Slide the cookie still on the parchment paper either onto a wire cooling rack or onto the counter to cool completely.
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These will be so festive for easter!
Yes Kawana, the perfect Easter Cookie for sure.