Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies

and 1/2 cups + 1 Tablespoon (198g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)

unsweetened natural cocoa powder

baking soda

salt

unsalted butter, softened to room temperature.

packed light brown sugar (or dark brown)

granulated sugar

large egg, at room temperature1

milk (I use buttermilk)

vanilla extract

red food coloring (liquid, gel, or 2 tsp beet powder alternative)*

semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus a few extra for after baking)