Caramel Apple Cookies

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups

all-purpose flour

1 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

salt

3/4 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp

ground nutmeg

1 cup

peeled and shredded Granny Smith apple ((from about 2 small))

1 tbsp

lemon juice

1/2 cup

unsalted butter (, softened)

1 cup

packed light-brown sugar

large egg

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 cup

(scant - just remove 1 Tbsp) frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed but still cold

1/2 cup

packed light-brown sugar

1/4 cup

butter

2 1/2 tbsp

apple juice concentrate

1/8 tsp

salt

2 1/2 cups

powdered sugar

1/2 cup

finely chopped pecans

Maldon salt for sprinkling ((optional))