Follow these straightforward instructions to create your Salted Caramel Chocolate Pillows:

1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream the Butter & Sugars: In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips to the dough.
7. Shape the Dough: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and flatten them slightly on your palm.
8. Add Caramel: Place about 1 teaspoon of salted caramel sauce in the center of each flattened dough. Fold the edges over to enclose the caramel, forming a pillow shape.
9. Place on Baking Sheet: Place the filled dough pillows on the prepared baking sheet, spaced a couple of inches apart.
10. Sprinkle with Sea Salt: Lightly sprinkle sea salt on each pillow to enhance the flavor.
11. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are firm.
12. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the pillows to cool on the baking sheet for 15-20 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

With these steps, you can create the most scrumptious Salted Caramel Chocolate Pillows!