Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 stick unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 large egg
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup white chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
• 3–4 drops red food coloring

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream softened butter with brown sugar until smooth.
3. Add granulated sugar; beat until light and fluffy.
4. Mix in egg and vanilla until combined.
5. Whisk flour, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing slowly.
7. Add red food coloring until dough is a rich red.
8. Fold in white chocolate chips evenly.
9. Chill dough for 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
10. Scoop onto parchment-lined sheet; flatten slightly; top with extra chips.
11. Bake for 8 minutes (check around 5 minutes).
12. Cool completely to set that gooey red velvet center.