# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
09 - 2 teaspoons pink gel food coloring
→ Add-Ins
10 - 1 cup white chocolate chips
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside for later use.
02 - Using a hand or stand mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - Mix in egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. Add pink gel food coloring and continue mixing until uniform color is achieved.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture on low speed, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
05 - Gently fold white chocolate chips into dough using a spatula until evenly distributed.
06 - Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Chilling helps cookies maintain shape during baking.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
08 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
09 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft. Cookies will continue to firm while cooling.
10 - Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before serving.
