• Preheat the oven to 350° and spray a mini muffin pan(s) with non-stick cooking spray.

Cookie Bites

• In a large bowl, mix butter, sugar, brown sugar, rum extract, and eggs together until combined.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
• Slowly add dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix on medium speed until just combined.
• Roll dough into ½ inch balls and press firmly into the bottom of the muffin pan.
• Bake for 15-17 minutes until edges are golden brown and the middle of the cookie is fully set.
• Let sit in the muffin pan for 20 minutes and cool completely.
• Take the end of a spatula and press into the middle of each cookie to create a cup for filling.

Apple Cinnamon Filling

• In a medium saucepan over low heat, bring water, cornstarch, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Continue stirring for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens up.
• Add apple pieces to the saucepan, stir and let simmer for 8-10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let cool.
• Once the cookies are cool, spoon a small amount of apple filling into each mini cookie cup.
• Add whipped cream or frosting to the top of each cookie bite, then drizzle with caramel sauce, and enjoy.