Is there anyone who doesn’t love Swedish Fish? There’s something universally delectable about those chewy, sweet (but not too sweet!) fish-shaped candies. And this year, just in time for Easter, Swedish Fish is once again offering its signature candy in jelly bean form.
By the way, do you know which celebrity can’t resist Swedish Fish?
The Perfect Easter Treat
Saying we’re excited about this would be a vast understatement. Seriously, making those red, sugary treats into jelly beans just makes sense—and while the company’s been doing it for years, we’re so ready to load up our shopping carts now.
The jelly beans, according to their packaging, taste just like regular ol’ Swedish Fish (but if mini M&Ms and Hershey’s Dots taught us anything, it’s that eating our favorite candy in unique shapes makes the whole experience even better). We’re guessing, though, that the hard shell around the beans makes for a slightly different snacking experience than grabbing a handful of the regular fish.
Where Can I Find Them?
If you’re looking to get your hands on this unique treat, you’ve got several options. You can add them to your Target pickup order ($2.99 for a 13-ounce bag), or buy ’em on Amazon (starting at $9.99). If you’re looking for more treats to load up your basket, check out our other Easter candy recommendations.
Once you’ve brought these tasty candies home, you can definitely use them as more than just a basket stuffer. We think they’d be great in this recipe for Jelly Bean Bark or tucked inside these Jelly Bean Cookies. No matter how you choose to enjoy your Swedish Fish in bean form, we can all agree they’re an Easter must-have.
Easter Egg Cookies
My mother started baking these cookies with me and my eight brothers and sisters when I was a child, and I carried on the tradition with our four youngsters when they were little. Now, my children are grown and can make these cookies with their own tots. —Barbara Neuweg, West Point, Iowa
Peeps Sunflower Cake
The inspiration for this cake came from one of my favorite flowers, the sunflower. The yellow peeps make eye-catching flower petals, and I carefully placed chocolate chips in a circular pattern to resemble the seeds in the middle of a sunflower. This cake is easy, but looks quite impressive. —Bethany Eledge, Cleveland, Tennessee
Bird's Nest Treats
I make this birds nest recipe in the spring when the birds are starting to build their own nests. They are so easy to make and disappear just as fast. —Pam Painter, Poseyville, Indiana
Peter Rabbit Cake
No bunny will be able to resist a slice of this adorable dessert. Baked and decorated ahead of time, the coconut-topped cake makes an eye-catching fitting finale to any Easter feast. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Easter Nest Torte
In this delectable dessert, a luscious cake layer nestles rich mousse and chocolate "twigs." Your guests won't be able to get enough of this unique Easter nest cake recipe. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Easter Lamb Cake
My grandmother started the tradition of making this traditional Easter dessert when I was little. We continue to make it every Easter. The memory is so special that I keep the lamb mold in my kitchen next to my cookbooks as a decoration. Make sure to grease and flour the mold really good so that the cake does not stick. — Debra Waggoner, Grand Island, Nebraska
Fluffy Bunny Pancakes
Kids will love that these pancakes are as tasty as they are cute! If you’re in a rush, you can substitute pancake mix so you can hightail it out of the kitchen in no time at all! —Shannon Roum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Rainbow Strawberries
Dip fresh strawberries in melted candy-coated discs to create a rainbow of color. Or get adventurous and make a unicorn. The creative possibilities are endless. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Coconut Egg Nests
Looking for an Easter activity that kids will enjoy assembling and eating? Try these sweet birds nest cookies. They're a snap to make and call for just a few ingredients. —Tonya Hamrick, Wallace, West Virginia
Cinnamon Roll Bunnies
A tube of cinnamon roll dough and a little imagination make these adorable bunnies almost too cute to eat! They’re sure to appeal to “somebunny” at your house this Easter. —Jenni Sharp, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Lemon Cutouts
Full of lemony flavor, these cookies are great for any time of year and always popular with family and friends.—Patricia C. Quinn, Omaha, Nebraska
Easter Bunny Rolls
If you're planning an Easter feast, why not hop to it and roll out a bevy of bunnies? They'll multiply quicker than you think…and your hearty eaters will "cotton" to them! —Bonnie Myers, Callaway, Nebraska
Jelly Bean Cookies
It's a family tradition for my grandmother and me to make these colorful cookies every year for the holidays. —Cheyenne Fink, Pleasantville, Pennsylvania
Bunny Carrot Cakes & Cookies
Who can resist these incredibly cute springtime bunny treats? And better yet, they utilize convenience items such as refrigerated cookie dough and a spice cake mix that is doctored up with shredded carrots and cinnamon. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Bird Nests
This is a fun, kid-friendly recipe I pulled together a few years ago. My kids love helping me make these. —Jessica Boivin, Nekoosa, Wisconsin
Orange Sugar Cookies
I make these citrusy cookies for parties and special occasions, and we always get to eat the ones that don't come out perfectly. Eventually I had to start making extra "mistakes" to keep my family happy! —Myrrh Wertz, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Easter Egg Bread
I've made this Easter treat for 20 years! Colored hard-cooked eggs baked in the dough give this sweet bread such a festive look. Leave them out and it can be enjoyed anytime of year. My husband especially enjoys this bread with baked ham. —Heather Durante, Wellsburg, West Virginia
Chocolate-Covered Eggs
These pretty little candies beat any store-bought variety hands down! Decorating them can take as little or as much effort as you like. The looks of delight on the faces of those who try them make every minute worth it. —Louise Oberfoell, Bowman, North Dakota
Meringue Bunnies
These cute meringues are a great addition to your table when entertaining at Easter. Enlist the kids to help shape the bunny rabbits. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Peanut Butter Easter Eggs
Get the kids involved in making these chocolate and peanut buttery treats, well worth the sticky fingers! —Mary Joyce Johnson, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
Jelly Bean Bark
Homemade Easter candy really doesn't get easier than this. It's so simple—all you need are three ingredients, a microwave and a pan! —Mavis Dement, Marcus, Iowa
Carrot Garden Ice Cream Dessert
When I was a kid, my mom made an ice cream dessert topped with gummy worms. I’ve riffed on it with carrots made out of frosting. —Karen Enns, Kamloops, British Columbia
Magic Wands
These fun and colorful magic wands don't take a magician to make. You can change the colors for any theme party, too! —Renee Schwebach, Dumont, Minnesota
Sunshine Cake
I took this cake to the county fair for 4-H and easily took home a ribbon. For a quicker lemon filling, use a cup of lemon curd from a jar. —Leah Will, Bel Aire, KansasThe post Swedish Fish Jelly Beans Are Here—and They MIGHT Be Better Than Real Swedish Fish appeared first on Taste of Home.
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