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Knock You Naked Bars Recipe

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Knock You Naked Bars are a rich, decadent layered treat featuring a buttery chocolate chip cookie base, a gooey peanut butter caramel middle, and a soft cookie topping. These bars are the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and chewy, baked to golden perfection for a crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

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

Caramel Sauce

  • 5 ounces evaporated milk
  • 14 ounces caramels (approximately 1 bag)
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9 x 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. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
  4. Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Then stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  6. First Layer of Dough: Spread half of the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to create the base layer. Smooth it out so it cooks evenly.
  7. Bake Base Layer: Bake this cookie dough base in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it starts to set but is not fully browned. Remove from oven.
  8. Prepare Caramel Sauce: While the base layer is baking, melt the caramels and evaporated milk together in a double boiler, stirring until completely smooth. Once melted, add the peanut butter and continue stirring until the mixture is thoroughly combined and creamy.
  9. Add Caramel Layer: Spread the warm caramel and peanut butter sauce evenly over the partially baked cookie dough base.
  10. Add Top Layer Dough: With the remaining cookie dough, drop spoonfuls on top of the caramel layer, distributing them evenly but allowing some gaps to show the caramel through.
  11. Bake Final Bars: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the top cookie dough is golden brown and set.
  12. Cool and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares to serve. This lets the caramel layer set properly.

Notes

  • Using a double boiler for melting caramels and evaporated milk helps prevent burning by providing gentle, even heat.
  • Greasing the pan well or using parchment paper will help with easy removal of the bars.
  • Allow bars to cool fully for cleaner slices and better texture.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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