Knock You Naked Bars
Indulge in these delightful bars that combine chocolate, caramel, and peanut butter for a gooey, sweet treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Bar Base
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Spoon into measuring cup and level off.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, softened Use room temperature.
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs Add at room temperature.
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Caramel Sauce
- 5 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 bag caramels (14 oz)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch pan.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Add the eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
- Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Spread half of the cookie dough into the prepared pan and bake for 8-10 minutes.
Making the Caramel Sauce
- In a double boiler, melt the caramels with the evaporated milk until smooth.
- Fold in the peanut butter until well combined.
Assembly
- Once the base layer is set, pour the caramel sauce over it.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the caramel layer and spread gently.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or extra caramel sauce. Sprinkle with sea salt for an elevated flavor.