Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cream together softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).

Mix in vanilla extract and red food coloring until the batter is a rich red hue.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, stirring until smooth.

Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but soft in the center. Let cool for 5 minutes.

While warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar. Optionally roll again for extra powder.

Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before serving or storing.