Description
🍫 Knock You Naked Bars provide a deliciously gooey caramel and peanut butter treat with a chocolatey cookie base, making for a satisfying snack.
🍪 This recipe is perfect for a homemade indulgence that balances sweet flavors and a rich texture, ideal for sharing or enjoying solo.
Ingredients
– 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup butter (softened)
– ¾ cup granulated sugar
– ¾ cup packed brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 eggs (room temperature)
– 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
– 5 ounces evaporated milk
– 14 ounces caramels (individually wrapped, about 50 pieces)
– ½ cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
Instructions
1-Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C): Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan to prevent sticking.
2-In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
3-In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
4-Beat in eggs one at a time, making sure each one mixes in fully before adding the next.
5-Gradually beat or stir in the flour mixture, then fold in chocolate chips for that extra touch.
6-Press half of the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan to form the base.
7-Bake for 8-10 minutes, then take it out of the oven while it’s still soft.
8-Meanwhile, melt caramels and evaporated milk in a double boiler or a small heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
9-Stir peanut butter into the melted caramel mixture until it’s fully mixed and smooth.
10-Spread the caramel-peanut butter mixture evenly over the partially baked cookie dough.
11-Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cookie dough over the caramel layer for the top.
12-Bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the top turns light golden brown.
13-Let the bars cool completely in the pan before you slice them up.
Notes
🥚 Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation.
🍫 Semi-sweet chocolate chips are recommended, but other types can be substituted.
🍮 Cool bars completely before cutting to prevent the caramel from running.
🔥 Melt caramels using a heatproof bowl over simmering water if you don’t have a double boiler.
❄️ Freeze bars briefly before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Caramel bars, Peanut butter bars, Chocolate cookie bars, Gooey dessert