# What you'll need:
→ Cookie Base
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
07 - 1/4 tsp baking soda
08 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Apple Filling
09 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
10 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
11 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Caramel Layer
12 - 3/4 cup soft caramels, unwrapped
13 - 2 tbsp milk
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Whisk melted butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
04 - Add dry mixture to wet ingredients, stirring until just incorporated. Reserve 1/2 cup of dough, then press remaining dough evenly into prepared pan.
05 - Toss diced apples with sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Spread evenly over cookie base.
06 - Combine caramels and milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between, until smooth and pourable.
07 - Drizzle melted caramel evenly over the apple filling.
08 - Crumble reserved dough over the caramel layer in small pieces.
09 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes until the top is golden and set. Allow to cool completely in the pan before removing and cutting into bars.
