Double Chocolate Caramel Cookies

Name: Double Chocolate Caramel Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 stick butter (113 grams, room temperature); 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (160 grams); 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (35 grams); 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 grams); 1/2 cup brown sugar (100 grams); 1 large egg, at room temperature; 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk, room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 7 ounces dark chocolate (200 grams, 50/50 bittersweet and semisweet) - reserve some to top after shaping the balls; 16 salted caramel candies (see recipe in notes); Maldon salt, to top (optional)