13 Creative Jelly Bean Recipes and Treats Everyone Will Love

Colorful, Sweet & Kid-Friendly Jelly Bean Recipes and Treat Ideas

Jelly beans aren’t just for Easter baskets—they’re a colorful, fun ingredient that can brighten up desserts any time of year! Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, planning a holiday get-together, or just want to surprise the kids with something sweet, these jelly bean recipes are guaranteed to bring the fun.

From jelly bean cupcakes to cookies, fudge, and even party bark, you’ll be surprised how versatile these little candies can be. They add pops of color, bursts of fruity flavor, and a playful touch to just about any dessert.

So whether you’re working on your Easter dessert spread, trying to use up extra Easter candy, or planning a candy-themed birthday party, this list of easy jelly bean recipes is sure to spark ideas!

Why You’ll Love These Jelly Bean Recipes and Treats

• Kid-approved and fun to make together

• Perfect for holidays like Easter, birthdays, and baby showers

• Bright, colorful, and customizable to your favorite jellybean flavors

• Great way to use up leftover jelly beans after the holidays

Tips for Using Jelly Beans in Desserts

• Chop larger jelly beans if adding them to baked goods so they melt evenly

• Use them for decoration on frosted cupcakes, cookies, or cakes

• Pair flavors strategically—fruit-flavored jellybeans go great with lemon, vanilla, and chocolate bases

• Make a candy station with a variety of jellybean colors for a party activity or topping bar

1. Jelly Bean Flower Cupcakes

These darling Jelly Bean Flower Cupcakes from This Mama Loves are so cute! This would be a great learning opportunity for your preschooler. Sort the colors and then create the patterns on top of the cupcake!

2. Easter Sugar Cookies with Jelly Beans

These Easter jelly bean cookies each come with a little fun surprise on top! What a simple, colorful, and cute recipe. Check out these Easter Sugar Cookies with Jelly Beans by Food ‘n Service!

3. Lemon Jelly Bean White Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Lemon Jelly Bean White Chocolate Chip Cookies from Sophistishe are quite unique. Who knew lemon and jelly beans would be a tasty combination? As it turns out though, these jelly bean cookies are actually pretty addicting!

4. Jelly Bean Fudge

Yes, you read that right… Jelly Bean Fudge by Sippy Cup Mom. This has got to be a jelly bean lovers dream! It’s also got to be one of the sweetest treats on this list!

5. Easy Surprise White Chocolate Easter Bunnies

You can skip purchasing chocolate Easter bunnies this year. Make these Easy White Chocolate Easter Bunnies with Jelly Beans Inside from The It Mom. She says it only takes 15 minutes to prep and an hour to cook!

6. Jelly Bean Popcorn

Of all the jelly bean recipes we’ve covered so far, this Jelly Bean Popcorn from Mom on the Side has got to be the most colorful! It’s quite fun just to look at, and it reminds me a bit of our Bunny Bait recipe… although for this one you use Jelly Beans instead of M&M’s!

7. Chocolate Bunny Jelly Bean Cookies

This is a fun and creative twist on your regular chocolate chip cookie! Check out Chocolate Bunny Jelly Bean Cookies by Frugal Mom, EH!

8. Jelly Bean Krispie Treats Recipe

Jelly Bean Krispie Treats Recipe from A Mom’s Take shares a twist on the classic Rice Krispy Treat! What a great way to add some extra flavor to this classic dessert.

9. Simple Bunny Pancakes

These Simple Bunny Pancakes by B-Inspired Mama are perfect for Easter breakfast. They also don’t take long to make so you’ll still have plenty of time to spend with the kids on Easter morning.

10. Unicorn Food Oreo Cookie Parfait

Oreos, jelly beans, ice cream, and sprinkles! Talk about YUM! This Unicorn Food Oreo Cookie Parfait from A Worthy Read is crazy colorful and fun!

11. Chewy Marshmallow Spring Birds Nest Cheerio’s Treats

Chewy Marshmallow Spring Birds Nest Cheerio’s Treats from Thrifty Momma’s Tips look lovely and are sure to please! Best of all, they’re really easy to make so the kids can help out in the kitchen!

12. Jelly Bean Cake

This jelly bean cake from Dear Creatives is another fun and colorful jelly bean treat. Since the jelly beans are baked right into the cake batter, each bite has a different flavor. How fun!

13. Tic-Tac-Toe Easter Treat

I was always told not to play with my food, but this recipe is an exception! This Tic-Tac-Toe Easter Treat by My Joy-Filled Life is a cute way to have some fun with just a few ingredients!

Jelly bean Recipes = Instant Joy

Whether it’s Easter, a birthday bash, or just a weekend baking adventure, these jelly bean desserts bring instant joy with minimal effort. Most of these recipes are simple enough to get the kids involved, and the colorful results are always a hit.

Looking for even more holiday treat ideas? Be sure to explore our [Holiday Hub] for seasonal inspiration!

If you’re looking for more Easter fun, remember to check out our Easter Hub and Check out these other Easter treats:

• Bunny Bait Recipe
• 90+ No-Sugar Easter Basket Filler Ideas
• Berry Croissant Breakfast Casserole