Preheat oven 325

In a mixer, cream butter and sugars together.

Add egg and vanilla. Mix well.

Gradually add flour and baking soda. Mix til soft dough.

Fold in choc. chips.

Chill dough 30 min. (or up to 5 days) in fridge.

Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased cooky sheet.

Press a few caramel pieces on top of cooky.

Bake 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle with sea salt while still warm.