INGREDIENTS
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2 1/4 cups (318g) all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened about halfway (it should only indent slightly when touched)
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2/3 cup (140g) granulated sugar
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2 large egg yolks
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1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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26 (208g) soft caramels, unwrapped, such as Kraft
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3 1/2 Tbsp heavy cream
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3/4 cup (128g) milk chocolate chips*
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2 tsp shortening (optional)
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Maldon sea salt flakes or Fleur de Sel, optional