Making Knock You Naked Bars is a rewarding process when you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and combine until smooth.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Layer the Dough: Press half of the chocolate chip cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the base layer.
8. Add Caramel Sauce: Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the cookie dough layer. Spread it evenly for maximum flavor.
9. Top with Remaining Dough: Take spoonfuls of the remaining cookie dough and drop it on top of the caramel layer. Don’t worry if it’s not perfect; just cover as much as you can.
10. Finish with Caramel: Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce on top of the cookie dough layer.
11. Bake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The center may look slightly undercooked but will firm up as it cools.
12. Cool: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 20-30 minutes before cutting. For best results, refrigerate for a bit to set the layers.
13. Slice and Serve: Cut into squares and sprinkle with sea salt if desired.

These steps will lead you to the delicious creation of Knock You Naked Bars, ensuring every bite is as delightful as the last.