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Knock You Naked Bars Recipe

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These Knock You Naked Bars are an irresistible dessert combining a classic chocolate chip cookie base layered with a luscious peanut butter caramel sauce, then topped with more cookie dough and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth craving, these bars offer a delightful blend of creamy caramel, rich chocolate chips, and buttery cookie dough.

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 and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
  4. Combine with Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture into the creamed butter mixture, blending just until combined. Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly through the dough.
  5. Form the Base Layer: Spread half of the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake this base layer for 8 to 10 minutes until it is lightly set.
  6. Prepare Caramel Sauce: While the base is baking, melt the caramels and evaporated milk together in a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter until fully incorporated.
  7. Add Caramel Layer: Pour the warm caramel sauce evenly over the baked cookie layer in the pan.
  8. Top with Remaining Dough: Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cookie dough on top of the caramel layer, distributing it as evenly as possible to cover the surface.
  9. Bake: Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the top layer is light golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
  • For even layering, spread the base dough evenly and gently press without compacting.
  • Melting caramels over a double boiler prevents scorching and ensures smooth sauce.
  • Allow bars to cool completely before cutting for cleaner slices.
  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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