# 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Apple Filling
09 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
10 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Caramel Layer
12 - 3/4 cup soft caramels, unwrapped
13 - 2 tablespoons milk
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang to easily lift out the bars.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Incorporate egg and vanilla extract until fully blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
04 - Reserve 1/2 cup of dough for topping. Press remaining dough evenly into the prepared pan to form the base.
05 - Toss diced apples with granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Spread the mixture evenly over the cookie base.
06 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine caramels and milk. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between, until smooth and pourable, approximately 1 minute.
07 - Drizzle caramel evenly over the apple layer. Crumble reserved dough over the caramel.
08 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes until the top is golden and set. Allow to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into 16 bars.
