Preheat & Prep:

• Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
• Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
• Stir in the oats.

Cream Butter & Sugar:

• In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer until creamy.

Add Wet Ingredients:

• Mix in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.

Combine & Fold in Apples:

• On low speed, gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
• Stir in the chopped apples.

Shape & Bake:

• Drop tablespoon-sized scoops onto the baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 14 minutes or until golden.
• Let cool on a wire rack.

Prepare Caramel Drizzle:

• In a small saucepan, melt caramels with water over low heat, stirring for about 7 minutes until smooth.

Drizzle & Set:

• Drizzle warm caramel over cookies.
• Let set for 15 minutes before serving.