Step 1

Preheat oven to 375° F.

Step 2

Combine flourcinnamonbaking soda and salt in small bowl.Beat buttergranulated sugarbrown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy.Add eggsone at a timebeating well after each addition.Gradually beat in flour mixture.Stir in morsels and apple pieces.Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 4

Microwave caramels and milk in smallmicrowave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 30 seconds; stir.Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals; stir until smooth.Place sheets of wax or parchment paper under wire racks.Drizzle melted caramels over cookies.Allow drizzle to set.Store in single layers in tightly covered containers.