Chelsea Al Arif's Red Velvet Christmas Cookies Ingredients: • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder • 1 tsp baking soda • ¼ tsp salt • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar • ¼ cup (55g) brown sugar • 1 egg • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1 tbsp milk • 1 ½ tsp red food coloring (Add chocolate chips to the mix for more taste) Preparation: 1. Prepare the dough: a. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. b. In a separate large bowl, mix cream butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. c. Beat in the egg, vanilla, milk and red food coloring until well combined. d. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. 2. Chill the dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1–2 hours. This helps the cookies maintain their shape while baking. 3. Shape the cookies: Preheat the oven to 175°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. 4. Bake the cookies: Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.