Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Use your thumb to create a small indentation in the center of each cookie.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and immediately fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of caramel sauce.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.