Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Knock You Bars, a dessert that perfectly balances the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter. These bars feature layers of soft chocolate chip cookie dough enveloping a gooey caramel filling, creating a treat that’s both chewy and decadent. Ideal for any occasion—be it a birthday celebration, family gathering, or potluck—these bars are sure to impress. With straightforward instructions and simple ingredients, even novice bakers can master this recipe. Once you take your first bite, you’ll quickly understand why they are called Knock You Bars!
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). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with sugars until creamy. Add vanilla and eggs; mix well.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients and fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread half the dough evenly in the baking dish and bake for 8–10 minutes until slightly set.
- Meanwhile, melt caramels with evaporated milk until smooth; stir in peanut butter.
- Pour caramel over baked layer and drop spoonfuls of remaining dough on top.
- Bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before cutting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg