Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.

Incorporate the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.

Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form small balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.

Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, which is perfect for soft cookies.

Once the cookies are out of the oven, immediately drizzle a spoonful of caramel sauce over each cookie. Let sit for a minute to allow the caramel to soften.

Then, sprinkle chocolate chips on top and return the cookies to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes until the chocolate is melted.

Remove from the oven and sprinkle a hint of sea salt over the warm cookies to enhance the flavors.

Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.