Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Fold in the chocolate chips and caramel bits.

Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie before baking.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.