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Knock You Naked Bars Recipe

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Knock You Naked Bars are rich, decadent dessert bars featuring a buttery cookie base studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, topped with a creamy homemade caramel and peanut butter sauce, then finished with dollops of cookie dough baked until golden. This irresistible layered treat combines chewy textures and gooey caramel that is perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.

Ingredients

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For the Bars:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the Caramel Sauce:

  • 5 oz evaporated milk
  • 14 oz caramels
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt; this ensures even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to incorporate and emulsify the batter.
  4. Combine with Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, blending until just combined. Then fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  5. Form the Base Layer: Spread half of the cookie dough evenly in the prepared 9×13 inch pan. Bake this base layer in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until it sets but is not fully golden.
  6. Prepare Caramel Sauce: While the base is baking, melt the caramels with evaporated milk in a double boiler, stirring constantly until smooth and creamy. Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter until fully incorporated.
  7. Add Caramel Layer: Pour the warm caramel and peanut butter mixture evenly over the baked cookie base layer.
  8. Top with Remaining Dough: Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cookie dough over the caramel layer, distributing them as evenly as possible without fully covering the caramel.
  9. Bake: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the top cookie dough is light golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

  • Use good quality semi-sweet chocolate chips for best flavor.
  • Softened butter should be at room temperature to cream properly.
  • Watch the baking times closely to avoid overbaking the bars.
  • Allow bars to cool completely before slicing to let the caramel set.
  • You can substitute smooth peanut butter with crunchy for added texture if desired.

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