Caramel Apple Gingerbread Cookie Cups

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon each ground ginger, cloves, nutmeg
• 3 1/2 cup apples, peeled and chopped into small cubes
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 8-10 soft caramels
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract