Step 1

Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside.

Step 2

Combine flour, baking soda, salt and apple pie spice in bowl; set aside.

Step 3

Combine brown sugar and butter in another bowl; beat until well mixed. Add applesauce, egg and vanilla; beat, scraping side of bowl occasionally, until well mixed. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed until just combined. Stir in oats, caramel bits and dried apples.

Step 4

Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 3 minutes on cookie sheet; remove to cooling rack.