Red Velvet Cookies

I felt in the mood to take Red Velvet Cookies to our church potluck, but the Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies we've had in the past need chilling time, and I wanted something that would be quick and easy. This recipe fit the bill. I didn't bring any home, so they must have turned out alright.

Red Velvet Cookies

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 tbsp. buttermilk or sour cream
• 1 tablespoon red liquid food coloring, or 1/2 teaspoon gel
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 to 1 cup chocolate chips

Cream together the sugars and butter; beat in the egg, buttermilk, food coloring and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients and mix in, along with the chocolate chips. Place by spoonfuls on a cookie sheet. Press down gently with a glass dipped in sugar, then bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.