Add the softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix.
Next, add the brown and granulated sugars and mix.
Add the flour, baking soda, and salt and mix.
Cut the caramels in half and add to the bowl.
Add the chocolate chips and mix everything well.
Refrigerate for 45 minutes.
After refrigerating the dough, preheat the oven to 375-degrees.
Scoop the cookies onto a baking sheet and sprinkle with sea salt.
Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown.
Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack or on the baking sheet.