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Knock You Naked Bars Recipe

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Knock You Naked Bars are a decadent layered treat featuring a rich cookie dough base and topping, sandwiched with a creamy caramel and peanut butter sauce. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, these bars combine the flavors of chocolate chips, caramel, and peanut butter into a deliciously indulgent dessert.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars

Ingredients

Bars

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Caramel Sauce

  • 5 ounces evaporated milk
  • 1 bag (14 oz) caramels
  • ½ cup peanut butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish generously to prevent sticking and set it aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened butter, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition to ensure a uniform texture.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough. Then, fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly.
  6. Layer the Base Dough: Spread half of the cookie dough mixture evenly into the prepared 9×13 pan as the bottom layer of the bars.
  7. First Bake: Bake the cookie dough base in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until it starts to set but is not fully baked. Remove from the oven carefully.
  8. Prepare Caramel Sauce: Using a double boiler, gently melt the caramels with evaporated milk, stirring frequently. Once melted, add the peanut butter and stir until fully incorporated and smooth.
  9. Spread Caramel Layer: Evenly spread the warm caramel and peanut butter sauce over the partially baked cookie dough base.
  10. Add Top Dough Layer: Using the remaining half of the cookie dough, drop spoonfuls by hand over the caramel layer, distributing them as evenly as possible to cover most of the surface.
  11. Final Bake: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top cookie dough is lightly golden brown and cooked through.
  12. Cool and Serve: Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely before cutting and serving. This ensures the caramel layer sets properly and the bars hold their shape.

Notes

  • For easier spreading, warm the caramel sauce slightly if it thickens before layering.
  • Room temperature eggs help the dough mix more evenly.
  • Use full-fat peanut butter for the best flavor and texture in the caramel sauce.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • If desired, you can add chopped nuts to either the caramel layer or dough for additional crunch.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Bars
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/knock-you-naked-bars-recipe/