# What You 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:
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. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly.
03 - Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually blend into wet mixture until just combined.
04 - Reserve 1/2 cup dough. Press remaining dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to create the base.
05 - Toss diced apples with granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Spread mixture evenly over the dough base.
06 - Combine caramels and milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth and pourable, approximately 1 minute.
07 - Drizzle melted caramel uniformly 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 slicing into bars.
