Knock You Naked Bars

Delicious Caramel Cookie Bars with an amazing layer of gooey caramel between the cookie layers with a hint of peanut butter.

There are a few different dessert bar recipes out there but I know this version of Knock You Naked Bars is just the BEST! A cookie base and topping surrounding the best caramel layer with a hint of peanut butter, oh my goodness, they don’t last long. Bring these to your next pot luck and they’ll be the first thing to go, I promise.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• This is a fun recipe for a delicious and unique cookie bar dessert that you will fall back to time and time again.
• The caramel layer is much simpler to make than a traditional caramel and oh so yummy and gooey.
• I can’t think of anything better than a caramel cookie sandwich! It’s an easy dessert bar that only takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Ingredient Tips

• Eggs – Let your eggs come to room temperature before starting out.
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips – You can use any type of chocolate chips you like, I just find the semi-sweets have the perfect balance in a sweet dessert.
• Evaporated milk – This a nice thick texture to add to the caramel, but isn’t sweetened so these bars are not overly sweet.
• Caramels – We use Kraft America’s Classic Individually Wrapped Candy Caramels.
• Peanut butter – Smooth or crunchy, whatever you prefer!

How to Make Knock You Naked Bars

Combine the dry ingredients in a small bowl. 

Beat butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Add eggs.

Gradually mix in flour mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Spread half of the cookie dough into greased 9×13″ pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven.

Melt caramels and evaporated milk in a double boiler. Add peanut butter after caramels are melted. Stir well to melt. Spread over baked cookie dough base.

With the remaining cookie dough, drop by spoonfuls on top of the caramel mixture.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until light golden brown.

What if I don’t have a double boiler?

No sweat! If you don’t have a double boiler, simmer a few inches of water in a small sauce pan and use a small heatproof bowl to melt the caramels with the evaporated milk.

Storage

Store Knock You Naked cars in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days (if they last that long!)

Freezer: You can also freeze these cookie bars. I recommend slicing and wrapping each portion in plastic wrap before storing in a freezer bag or airtight container.

You may want to double the batch, because these are bound to be gobbled up before you know it. This cookie bar is so easy and the perfect dessert to enjoy after a meal.

How to Serve Knock You Naked Bars

If you are feeling extra sweet, add a scoop of ice cream to your plate to enjoy with a slice of this amazing caramel cookie bar. Otherwise, just slice and enjoy! You may want a glass of milk on the side for a classic milk and cookies approach.

More Great Dessert Bars

• Everyone’s favorite pie but in simple to serve bar form! Easy Pecan Pie Bars use a cake mix base, have a gooey center and are topped with pecans, of course.
• Crowd pleasing Monster Cookie Bars are filled with oats, M&Ms and chocolate chips. There is something for everyone to enjoy in each bite.
• A copy cat of the Midwest famous candy bar, Salted Nut Roll Bars have got it all: cake, marshmallows, peanuts and peanut butter. What’s not to love?
• Scotcharoos are a no-bake, elevated Rice Krispie treat with butterscotch and chocolate frosting.
• Banana Bars are a great way to use up those old bananas that are taking over your freezer. A cream cheese frosting really amps up the flavor in this moist, flavorful bars.