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Line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper. Set aside.
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Place the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until well combined, about 1 minute. Add the egg and vanilla and continue to beat until smooth, about 30 seconds.
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Sift the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt into the butter mixture. Beat on low speed, scraping the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed, until a smooth dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips.
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Divide the dough into 20 balls, using about 2 tablespoons for each, and arrange on the prepared baking sheets. In the palm of your hand, gently press a ball into a 1/2-inch disk. Place a chocolate-covered caramel in the center of the disk, and enclose it with the dough. Return the cookie to the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining cookie dough and caramels. Press a few flakes of sea salt onto the top of each cookie. Transfer the baking sheets to the freezer while the oven preheats. Alternately, freeze the cookies on a small baking sheet or large plate and transfer to the large baking sheets for baking.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Bake the cookies on middle rack of oven until puffy and golden brown at the edges, 15-17 minutes.
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Check to see that cookies are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Allow cookies to rest and firm up on the sheets for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.