In a bowl, mix butter, and sugar until very fluffy (about 10 minutes)

Add vanilla and half of the flour. Mix. Add the rest of the flour. Mix.

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

Stir in potato chips, and roll dough into 1-inch (2 ½ cm) balls.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the edges turn brown

In a saucepan, melt the caramels with the heavy cream.

Drizzle over cookies, and immediately top with coarse sea salt.

Enjoy!