Description
Knock You Naked Bars are rich, gooey dessert bars layered with cookie dough, melted caramel, chocolate chips, and pecans—perfect for beginners and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 bag (14 oz) caramels
- 5 oz evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in chocolate chips and pecans if using.
- Spread half of the dough into the prepared pan and bake for 8–10 minutes until just set.
- Meanwhile, melt caramels with evaporated milk in a double boiler or saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Stir in peanut butter.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the baked cookie base and spread evenly.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the caramel and gently spread to cover.
- Bake for 15–20 more minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan, then lift out using parchment and cut into squares.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner cuts.
- Don’t overbake to maintain a gooey center.
- Chill dough slightly for easier handling.
- You can substitute caramel sauce if it’s thick enough.
- Omit nuts for a nut-free version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg