Step 1

In a large bowl cream together butter and sugars with a stand or hand mixer until combined and fluffy (about 2 minutes) then add in vanilla extract and eggs, beat until combined, scrape down sides of the bowl with a spatula and pour in caramel and beat until incorporated, scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.

Step 2

Slowly add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and beat slowly until combined.

Step 3

Now with a wooden spoon stir in the chocolate chips. Place dough in the refrigerator for an hour.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 350, line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.

Step 5

Scoop dough with a 1 tablespoon size cookie scoop and scoop onto prepared cooking sheets. Place about 2 inches apart (I get 12 per baking sheet). Flatten the dough balls slightly.

Step 6

Bake cookies for 11-12 minutes, until edges are slightly golden brown (centers will be soft). Remove from oven and sprinkle with sea salt. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes, then transfer to a cookie cooling rack and allow to cool before serving. Repeat until all the dough has been turned into delicious cookies!