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Knock You Naked Bars Recipe

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Knock You Naked Bars are indulgent dessert bars featuring a rich chocolate chip cookie base layered with smooth caramel and peanut butter, topped with dollops of cookie dough and baked to golden perfection. This treat combines the classic flavors of chocolate, caramel, and peanut butter in one delightful bar, perfect for satisfying sweet tooth cravings.

Ingredients

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Bars

  • 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 oz evaporated milk
  • 1 bag (14 oz) caramels
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
  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 light and creamy.
  4. Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate them.
  5. Combine Flour Mixture: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Then, stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly through the dough.
  6. Form Base Layer: Spread half of the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, creating the base layer for the bars.
  7. Bake Base: Bake the cookie dough base for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly set. Then remove from the oven but keep the oven on.
  8. Prepare Caramel Sauce: While the base layer bakes, melt the caramels along with the evaporated milk using a double boiler. Once melted, stir in the peanut butter until the caramel sauce is smooth and thoroughly combined.
  9. Spread Caramel: Pour and spread the warm caramel sauce evenly over the baked cookie dough base.
  10. Top with Remaining Dough: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the remaining cookie dough over the caramel layer to create a generous topping.
  11. Bake Final Bars: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cookie dough topping turns a light golden brown.
  12. Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares and serving to enjoy the perfect layered dessert.

Notes

  • Make sure the caramel sauce is warm and spreadable before layering over the base to ensure smooth coverage.
  • You can substitute peanut butter with almond butter for a different nutty flavor.
  • If a double boiler is not available, melt the caramel mixture gently over low heat in a heavy saucepan, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  • These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • For easier slicing, chill the bars in the refrigerator before cutting.

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