Knock You Naked Bars

Chewy, buttery, and layered with gooey caramel and chocolate chips, these Knock You Naked Bars are the ultimate comfort dessert made with pantry staples and big love.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings bars

Calories 340 kcal

Equipment

Mixing Bowls
Electric Mixer
Saucepan or double boiler
9x13-inch baking pan
Parchment Paper
Rubber Spatula

Ingredients

Caramel Layer

14 oz caramels unwrapped, for a gooey center
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup peanut butter

Cookie Dough Base

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

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugars, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in dry ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips until combined.
Spread half of the dough evenly into the baking pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until just set.
While baking, melt caramels with heavy cream and peanut butter over low heat until smooth.
Pour caramel mixture evenly over the baked cookie base. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough on top.
Bake again for 15–20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set. Let cool completely before cutting.

Notes

Let bars cool fully before slicing for cleaner edges. Add sea salt on top for a gourmet finish. Warm individual bars before serving for melty caramel bliss.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 210IUCalcium: 35mgIron: 1.4mg

Keyword baking, Bars, Caramel, Chocolate, comfort food

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