11 Kid-Friendly Jelly Bean Recipes For Easter

For a colorful Easter treat, jelly beans will make all the difference. These bright, little bean-shaped sweets are not only a favorite among kids, but they're also versatile ingredients in all your little one's favorite snacks. Jelly beans can be incorporated into recipes for cookies, cupcakes, and even Rice Krispies Treats. And just when you thought you covered all your bases, they can also be used to make these adorable bracelets. Keep reading for fun recipes both you and your kids will enjoy making this holiday. Sources: Handmade Charlotte, Two Peas & Their Pod, Party Wagon, and Raspberri Cupcakes

Coconut Lemon Macaroon Nests
Two Peas & Their Pod

Coconut Lemon Macaroon Nests

For a light and delicious Spring treat, these coconut lemon macaroon nests will hit the spot. Get your kids in on the fun by asking them to add in the jelly beans for a bird's nest look.

Jelly Bean Cookies
Yellow Bliss Road

Jelly Bean Cookies

Give the chocolate chip cookie an Easter twist by subbing out the chips for brightly colored jelly beans. It'll give you a soft and gooey surprise, which will be a hit with adults and children alike.

Rainbow Cake With Jelly Beans
Raspberri Cupcakes

Rainbow Cake With Jelly Beans

If your child's birthday is around Easter or Spring, celebrate with a rainbow cake! This colorful confection will be a stunning table display and great for those with a sweet tooth.

Chocolate Bird Nests
Party Wagon

Chocolate Bird Nests

These fun little treats are great for parties or snacking, and they're just as easy to make. Get your kids involved by letting them choose the jelly beans to put into the nests. Party Wagon has the simplest step-by-step instructions to make these cute Easter sweets.

Jelly Bean Bark
The Domestic Rebel

Jelly Bean Bark

For an adorable and supersimple treat, jelly bean bark is the answer. The total prep time is only 15 minutes, and best of all, you can give them away as gifts in Easter baskets.

Jelly Bean Sugar Cookies
Peanut Butter and Peppers

Jelly Bean Sugar Cookies

Combine jelly beans with regular sugar cookies, and your taste buds will explode. Head over to Peanut Butter and Peppers for the full recipe.

A Piñata Cake
A Subtle Revelry

A Piñata Cake

This piñata cake will give you a sweet surprise without the mess! Simply cut the top half off a cake, and fill it in with candy (jelly beans for Easter) before putting the top back on and covering it with frosting.

Jelly Bean Krispie Treats
A Mom's Take

Jelly Bean Krispie Treats

Give your regular Rice Krispies a color boost by adding in some jelly beans. Kids will love the superfun treats and their melt-in-your-mouth goodness.

Easter Candy Cupcake Animals
Handmade Charlotte

Easter Candy Cupcake Animals

You won't believe these animals are made from jelly beans!
The little critters will work perfectly for an Easter brunch or any springtime celebration.

Oh Nuts

Turn a traditional Easter basket into a mini edible cupcake. Everything from the handles to the "eggs" can be consumed by your little ones.

Jelly Bean Bracelet
Artzy Creations

Jelly Bean Bracelet

A jelly bean bracelet is the perfect craft to do with kids for Easter. They'll be excited to show off their arm candy, and it'll be 100 percent edible!