1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 🌡️
2️⃣ In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. 🥄
3️⃣ Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract. 🥚
4️⃣ In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. 🌾
5️⃣ Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined. 🌪️
6️⃣ Fold in chocolate chips and caramel bits. 🍫
7️⃣ Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. 🍪
8️⃣ Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. ⏰
9️⃣ Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of sea salt. 🧂
🔟 Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. 🥄
📌Notes:
✔️ Can substitute caramel bits with homemade caramel.
✔️ Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.