Big Salty Chocolate Chip Cookies with Caramel

INGREDIENTS

4 tbsp

unsalted butter, at room temperature

3 tbsp

light brown sugar

2 tbsp

granulated sugar

large egg yolk

3/4 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 cup

all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp

instant espresso powder (optional)

1/4 tsp

baking powder

1/3 cup

chocolate chunks

caramel candies, cut into 18 pieces

large-flake salt, for sprinkling