Description
Knock You Bars are the ultimate indulgent dessert, perfect for any occasion from family gatherings to cozy nights at home. These delicious treats feature layers of soft, chewy chocolate chip cookie dough enveloping a rich peanut butter caramel center that will leave everyone craving more. With just the right balance of sweetness and texture, these bars are not only easy to make but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Whether served at potlucks or enjoyed as an afternoon snack, once you take a bite of these delightful bars, you’ll understand why they’re destined to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 5 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 (14 oz) bag caramels, unwrapped
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until smooth; add vanilla and eggs one at a time.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until fully combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and spread half of the dough into the prepared dish. Bake for 8–10 minutes.
- While baking, melt caramels with evaporated milk in a double boiler; stir in peanut butter until smooth.
- Pour caramel over the baked layer and drop spoonfuls of remaining dough on top.
- Bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg