# Queen Anne Squares

Queen Anne Squares are a Newfoundland Christmas favourite.

- Cuisine: French
- Category: Lunch
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 0.66 cup melted and cooled butter
- 0.66 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 cup flour
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup softened butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- splash vanilla extract

## Instructions

1. Combine 2/3 cup of melted and cooled butter, 2/3 cup of brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 1 egg together.
2. Whisk 4 tablespoons of cocoa powder into 1 cup of flour.
3. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and combine them together.
4. Transfer the mixture to the bottom of your 8x8 prepared pan.
5. Press the crust firmly into the bottom, making sure it extends to reach all the corners.
6. Combine 2 cups of shredded coconut, 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract together.
7. Spread the coconut mixture on top of the crust, ensuring all of the crust is covered.
8. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
9. Let them fully cool in their pan on a wire cooling rack.
10. Combine 1/4 cup of softened butter, 2 cups of powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons of milk, 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder, and a healthy splash of vanilla extract.
11. Mix well, scraping the bowl down, as this is meant to be a very thick, stiff frosting.
12. Make sure the base is entirely cool before adding the frosting.
13. Spread the frosting over the cooled base.
14. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour, or a couple of hours, before cutting them.
15. Cut the squares into desired sizes.

## Equipment

- bowl
- spatula
- pan
- measuring cup
- can opener
- electric mixer

## Tips

- Keep milk nearby as you might need to add an extra teaspoon or two.
- Store them in an airtight container or a Ziploc bag in the refrigerator.
- They also freeze really well.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1093215165918936
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/1457f9be-eda8-4006-a4eb-e805895b2437
- Extracted: 2025-08-30

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