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Knock You Naked Bars Recipe

Knock You Naked Bars Recipe
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Knock You Naked Bars are rich, chewy dessert bars featuring layers of buttery shortbread, melted caramel, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. These indulgent bars combine classic sweet flavors into a deliciously gooey treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs

Toppings and Filling

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 5 oz evaporated milk
  • 14 oz caramels
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition to ensure incorporation.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bars tender.
  6. Form the base crust: Reserve about 1 cup of the dough for the topping. Press the remaining dough evenly into the prepared pan to form the base layer.
  7. Prepare caramel peanut butter layer: In a saucepan over low heat, combine the evaporated milk, caramels, and peanut butter. Stir continuously until the caramels are fully melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  8. Pour caramel mix over crust: Immediately pour the warm caramel peanut butter mixture evenly over the dough layer in the pan.
  9. Add chocolate chips and topping: Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the caramel layer. Then, crumble the reserved dough over the chocolate chips to create a crumbly topping.
  10. Bake: Bake the bars in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and set.
  11. Cool and cut: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares to serve. This helps the layers set properly and prevents messiness.

Notes

  • Allow bars to cool fully before slicing to maintain clean edges.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week.
  • For a nut-free option, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
  • Chocolate chips can be swapped with milk or dark chocolate based on preference.
  • Use parchment paper for easy removal of bars from the pan.

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