Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a small bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt) and set aside.

In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the light brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy.

Add egg yolks, vanilla extract, and red gel food coloring to the butter mixture and mix until smooth.

Gradually fold in the dry ingredient mixture until combined.

Gently fold in the chopped white chocolate or chocolate chips.

Scoop the dough into 18 balls and place on the prepared baking sheets, spaced two inches apart.

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until set but slightly soft in the center.

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Serve cookies with a glass of cold milk or stack with cream cheese frosting as a sandwich.