Strawberry Milk Chipster Cookies

I will never cease to love Paradise Bakery because of their endless supply of sample "Black & White chipper" cookies.  I mean, who can resist "trying" a piece...only to be followed by another.  And possibly one more after that. (Not that I did that or anything)  These cookies faintly resemble the famous Black & White chippers...except for the obvious color swap- they are rather PINK and white!

That's right...  these babies are made with STRAWBERRY milk powder.  This genius idea came from Jenny Flake over at Picky Palate.  I thought they would be a perfect gift for my mother and mother-in-law on Mother's Day!  Not only were these SO incredibly cute (the picture doesn't do it justice because of the hot pink paper plate behind it...) but they were DELICIOUS!  I wondered how strong the strawberry flavor would be amongst the other ingredients, but it was a perfect amount!
These are the ultimate spring cookies :)

Strawberry Milk Chipsters
from Picky-Palate

2 sticks softened butter
1/2 Cup strawberry milk Powder (Nestle)
3/4 Cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1-2 drops red food coloring
1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 Cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
10 oz bag White Chocolate Chips

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  In a stand or electric mixer beat the butter, strawberry milk and brown sugar until well combined.  Place eggs into a bowl and whisk in 1-2 drops of food coloring.  Pour into mixer along with vanilla and beat until combined, about 30 seconds.   Place four, baking soda and salt into a large bowl; mix to combine then slowly add to wet ingredients along with white chips.  Mix on low until just combined.
2.  With a medium cookie scoop, scoop dough onto a silpat or parchment lined baking sheet about 1 1/2 inches apart.  Bake for 9-11 minute or until edges just start to brown.  Let cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
about 3 dozen cookies