Apple Crisp Cookies

Preheat oven to 350 f (180 c). Add all ingredients for the Oatmeal Crisp to a medium bowl and work together till its the consistency of damp sand. Place on a lined cookie sheet and form into a large, flat, rectangle. bake for 10 minutes or until edges start to brown. Take out of oven and set aside to cool. Turn off oven

For the cookie portion:

Start by cubing one medium apple. Set aside. To a medium bowl add soft butter, sugars, spices, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Cream all together till smooth. Add in one egg and cream till light and fluffy. Ditch the whisk. Using a spatula or wooden spoon mix in your flour till 90% incorporated. Then add in the apples and oatmeal cookie crisp. Reserve 1/4 c of the crisp for topping. Stir all together till everything is well distributed. Scoop out 12 2 oz. cookie balls. Add 1 caramel to the center of the cookie. Roll dough around it. Dunk cookie dough top into the reserved crisp, then place on a cookie sheet to chill for minimum 1 hour. When you are ready to bake place 6 cookies on a sheet and bake at 350 f (180 c) for 12 minutes. Cookies should be golden brown on top and gooey in the center.  Enjoy warm with a glass of milk or some ice cream.