Posted by Chyrel March 25, 2002 12:59:05

Each colorful bite delights with an assortment of jellybeans. They're perfect for Easter events or special springtime get-togethers.

2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter, soft
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
1 bag STARBURST Original Jellybeans

Cream butter and sugar in mixer until thoroughly combined.

Add water, vanilla and egg yolk and mix thoroughly.

Add dry ingredients. Dough should be firm. Refrigerate for a half an hour.

Roll into balls and place onto parchment paper-lined sheet pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 5 minutes.

Remove from oven and make indentation on top of each cookie with thumb or spoon. Add 3 STARBURST Original Jellybeans into the indentation of each cookie, return to oven for 8-10 minutes or until set and light brown.

Makes 2 dozen Jellybean Bites.