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Naked Bars Recipe

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These Naked Bars are a deliciously rich dessert featuring a buttery cookie base loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, topped with a smooth caramel and peanut butter sauce. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a combination of chewy, chocolaty, and creamy textures.

Ingredients

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Bars

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Caramel Sauce

  • 5 ounces evaporated milk
  • 1 bag (14 ounces) caramels
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the bars.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the sugar and brown sugar until creamy and fluffy, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing the batter.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Prepare Pan and Bake: Spread the dough evenly in a greased or parchment-lined 9×13-inch baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the bars are golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
  8. Make Caramel Sauce: While the bars bake, combine evaporated milk, caramels, and peanut butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir continuously until the caramels are completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
  9. Top Bars with Sauce: Remove the baked bars from the oven and immediately pour the warm caramel-peanut butter sauce evenly over the top, spreading it if needed.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature until the sauce sets before cutting into squares and serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for easier mixing and better texture.
  • If caramel sauce becomes too thick, gently reheat while stirring to loosen before pouring over bars.
  • For a nuttier flavor, consider adding chopped nuts to the bars or caramel sauce.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
  • Use parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner edges when cutting bars.

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