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Today’s feature is three-in-one – a red velvet cookie that’s an easy cake mix cookie recipe that’s also a chocolate chip cookie variation. Enjoy!

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Feature: Red Velvet Chip Cookies - Just 5 Ingredients!

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• A red velvet cookie? Check.
• An easy cake mix cookie recipe? Check.
• A chocolate chip cookie variation? Check.

And they're pretty, too!

Prep time: 10-15 minutes
Baking time: 7-10 minutes
Makes about 3 dozen cookies

Get the full recipe for Red Velvet Chip Cookies: … and check out other Red Velvet Cookie Recipes on our Pinterest board.

Easter Fun with Kids, Families, Neighbors, Friends

Easter is coming! How will you and your family celebrate?

The Un-Bunny Book answers that question. It's packed with fun activities, games, crafts, snacks, and stories that are based on Easter's true meaning.

Use it for kids ages 3-12 at home, school, church, in the community, or with your homeschool group. It's perfect when you're trying to social distance, too, because you can conduct activities outside.

The Un- Bunny Book shows kids and parents that Jesus' resurrection is something to celebrate. With reproducibles, too!

Learn more about The Un-Bunny Book here.

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More Easy Red Velvet Cookie Recipes

Happy baking,