Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream the butter: In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar. Mix until creamy and well combined.
Add vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract until incorporated.
Mix in dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour and salt to the butter mixture. Mix until a dough begins to form.
Incorporate chocolate chips: Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop the dough: Use a tablespoon to drop cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake: Place the cookies in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
Add caramel: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool slightly before drizzling warm caramel over the tops.
Cool completely: Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.