INGREDIENTS
1 cup
unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup
granulated sugar
1 tsp
vanilla extract
1 tsp
baking soda
1/4 tsp
salt
1/4 cup
dark cocoa powder
2 cups
all-purpose flour
1/2 cup
semisweet or dark chocolate
1/2 tbsp
shortening
1/2 cup
Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce or Melted Caramels*
sea salt for sprinkling, optional