White Chocolate Red Velvet Cookies

These are soft & chewy red velvet cake inspired cookies made from scratch. Dip them in white chocolate and finish with festive sprinkles. Do not skip the cookie dough chilling step.

Ingredients

• 1 and 2/3 cups (210g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 1/4 cup (21g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1 Tablespoon (15ml) milk (I use buttermilk)
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon gel red food coloring (or alternative)*
• two 4-ounce bars (226g) white chocolate, coarsely chopped*
• 2–3 Tablespoons sprinkles

Instructions

1. Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
2. Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together on medium speed until