Follow these easy steps to create your very own Caramel Stuffed Cookies:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat until creamy and smooth.
3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Prepare Caramel Filling: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the unwrapped caramel candies and heavy cream together for about 30 seconds. Stir until smooth and melted.
7. Shape Cookies: Scoop out a tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it in your palm. Place about half a teaspoon of the caramel filling in the center, then wrap the dough around the filling, sealing it completely.
8. Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the stuffed cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
10. Add Sea Salt Flakes: If desired, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt flakes on each cookie immediately after removing them from the oven.
11. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

By following these steps, you will produce cookies filled with decadent caramel filling. They are bound to be a hit!