Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Cream butter & sugars in a large bowl until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.

Mix dry ingredients in another bowl: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in chopped apples and caramel bits.

Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.

Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden.

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