Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon until golden brown.

In a mixing bowl, cream together ½ cup softened butter, ½ cup brown sugar, and ¼ cup granulated sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg and apple juice.

Whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and spices in a separate bowl; gradually combine with wet mixture.

Fold in 1 cup diced apples, then scoop about ¼ cup of dough for each cookie onto the baking sheet.

Bake for 12 minutes until edges are set, cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

In another bowl, beat together 4 ounces cream cheese and ¼ cup butter; gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar and caramel sauce until fluffy.

Once cookies are cool, frost generously and top with reserved apples, streusel, and more caramel to serve.