✓ Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

✓ Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl

✓ Beat butter and sugar together until light golden and fragrant

✓ Add eggs one at a time, beating briefly after each addition

✓ Stir in vanilla extract and food coloring until evenly blended

✓ Gradually add milk while folding until a soft sticky dough forms

✓ Portion batter onto sheet, forming 2‑inch circles

✓ Bake 10‑12 minutes until edges turn deep golden brown

✓ Cool on wire rack 5 minutes, then press sprinkles onto warm tops

✓ For cupcakes, fill muffin tin two‑thirds full and bake 15‑18 minutes

✓ For brownies, spread batter in an 8×8‑inch pan and bake 20‑22 minutes

✓ Arrange finished treats on a platter and serve at room temperature