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Cookie Recipe of the Week: Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies - In the Oven in 5 Minutes!

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In less than 5 minutes, you can have these cookies in the oven.

The taste is a unique combination of strawberry and chocolate. You’ll especially like this recipe if you’re a fan of strawberries and cream!

The texture is soft and pretty … a perfect treat for spring, a birthday party, a bake sale, a tea party, or just for fun.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Bake time: 8-12 minutes
Makes about 2 ½ - 3 dozen cookies

Get the full recipe for Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies … and browse other chocolate chip cookie variations on The Elf’s Chocolate Chip Cookies Pinterest Board.

FREE! Kids Learn to Bake in Online Course

First, kids will learn how to prepare to bake and become familiar with the ingredients they'll use. Then, Paula discusses the importance of measuring carefully and correctly. Next, kids find out how to mix ingredients together and pick up special kneading tips for bread that rises perfectly.

Finally, Paula demonstrates each step of turning dough into a classic loaf, a beautiful braid, scrumptious cinnamon rolls, popular dinner rolls, perfect pizza and more. Plus, these recipes make enough for kids to enjoy and share – a perk that will make them popular with family and friends.Find out more and have fun!.

Cookie Baking Tip: How To Know When Drop Cookies are “Done”

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See Chocolate Chip Drop Cookie Tips … and get more helpful cookie baking tips on The Elf’s Baking Tips Pinterest Board .

Mother’s Day Is Coming - Give Cookie Gifts in Style

Adorable! Polka Dot Treat Boxes for cookie gifts or favors	Cookie and treat bags from StarPack and others: all sizes!	Assemble your own cookie gift baskets – get baskets cheap

More Easy Cookie Recipes for Spring

Happy baking,