Salted Caramel Shortbread Cookies

1 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt

Add all ingredients at once to food processor. Mix on high for approximately 1-2 minutes or until dough forms a ball. Add 2 Tablespoons additional flour for high elevation. Roll into a log and chill for one hour.  Cut into 20 ¼ inch slices and bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes. Add a dollop of Caramel Cream onto the center of each cookie. Sprinkle with sea salt. Garnish with melted milk chocolate.
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Caramel Cream

6 oz. unwrapped caramels
2 Tablespoons whipping cream
Dash of salt

Heat caramels, cream and salt in microwave for 30 second intervals until melted. Stir until smooth. Let cool to room temperature.