Description
Rich, chewy Knock You Naked Bars layered with buttery cookie dough, creamy caramel, peanut butter, and semi-sweet chocolate chips for the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
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2¼ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup butter, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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¾ cup packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 bag (14 oz) caramels
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5 oz evaporated milk
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½ cup peanut butter
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
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In a small bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt.
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In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Gradually add flour mixture; stir in chocolate chips.
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Spread half of the cookie dough into the prepared pan and bake for 8–10 minutes, until lightly golden.
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In a double boiler, melt caramels with evaporated milk; stir in peanut butter until smooth.
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Pour caramel mixture evenly over the baked cookie base.
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Drop remaining cookie dough by spoonfuls over the caramel layer.
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Bake 15–20 minutes more, or until golden brown and bubbling.
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Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
Chill before slicing for neat, clean squares.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Reheat slightly before serving to restore gooey texture.
Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top for a salted caramel version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American