Step-by-Step Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium skillet, melt ½ cup of cold butter over medium heat, then add flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
• Cream together ½ cup softened butter, ½ cup white sugar, and 1 cup dark brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.
• Beat in 1 large egg, ¼ cup concentrated apple juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until just combined.
• In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground allspice, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
• Mix the dry ingredients into the wet combination until just combined.
• Using a large cookie scoop, portion out 9 dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in your preheated oven for 12 minutes until lightly golden.
• In a medium bowl, beat together ½ cup cream cheese and ½ cup butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and caramel sauce.
• Frost each cookie generously with the cream cheese frosting after they have cooled completely.
• Top each frosted cookie with cubed Granny Smith apple and sprinkle with streusel.
• Serve and enjoy with loved ones!