Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Add the eggs and vanilla extract, beating until smoothly combined.

Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.

Fold in the salted caramel chips, white chocolate chips, and optional caramel bits until evenly distributed.

Drop dollops of dough onto the baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.

Bake for 14-16 minutes, until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.

Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.