Caramel Apple Cookie

1: Cream together butter and sugars.

2: Mix in the egg, applesauce, and vanilla.

3: In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

4: Add the dry ingredients into the wet and fold gently. Try not to overmix.

5: Scoop into balls and chill the dough in the fridge for an hour.

6: Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 12-17 minutes, depending on the size of the cookies.

7: For the strusel, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, cold butter, and salt; bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes until golden.

8: For the icing, cream together cream cheese and butter; then add vanilla, caramel sauce, salt, and powdered sugar, whipping until smooth.