Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a skillet, melt butter and combine with flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt until clumps form. Toast for about 5 minutes.

In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the egg, concentrated apple juice, and vanilla, mixing until just combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients to form a soft cookie dough.

Using a 1/4 cup scoop, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring space between each ball. Bake for about 12 minutes or until the edges are golden, and centers look slightly underbaked.

Cool cookies on the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and caramel sauce, mixing until fluffy.

Once cookies are cool, frost the tops with cream cheese frosting. Optionally, top with diced apple pieces, a sprinkle of streusel, and caramel drizzle.