Knock You Naked Bars Gooey (Print-Friendly Version)
Gooey caramel, chocolate chips, and buttery cookie layers combine for a delicious American dessert bar.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Bars
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280 grams all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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227 grams unsalted butter, softened
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150 grams granulated sugar
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165 grams packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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340 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
→ Caramel Sauce
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150 millilitres evaporated milk
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400 grams soft caramels
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130 grams creamy peanut butter
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 190°C. Grease a 23 x 33 cm baking dish and set aside.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until light and creamy.
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Add eggs individually, beating well after each addition to fully combine.
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Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
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Spread half of the cookie dough evenly in the prepared baking dish.
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Bake for 8–10 minutes until just set. Remove from oven and set aside.
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While the base is baking, melt the caramels with evaporated milk in a double boiler over medium heat. Stir continuously until smooth. Add the peanut butter and mix until fully incorporated.
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Pour and spread the warm caramel-peanut butter mixture evenly over the baked cookie base.
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Drop remaining cookie dough by spoonfuls across the caramel layer. Bake for an additional 15–20 minutes or until the top is light golden brown.
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Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars and serving.
# Extra Information:
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Allow bars to cool completely before slicing to ensure clean edges and maintain the structural integrity of the caramel layer.