Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
• Press half of the cookie dough into the prepared baking pan. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramel squares and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
• Pour the melted caramel over the cookie dough base. Crumble the remaining cookie dough over the caramel. Sprinkle with sea salt.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. Let cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into bars and serve.