Queen Anne Squares
Serves 1
Directions
- 1For the crust, combine 2/3 cup of melted and cooled butter, 2/3 cup of brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 1 egg
- 2Combine these ingredients together
- 3Whisk 1 cup of flour with 4 tablespoons of cocoa powder
- 4Add that flour to your wet ingredients
- 5Combine these together and transfer to the bottom of your 8 by 8 prepared pan
- 6Press the crust firmly into the bottom and make sure it extends to reach all the corners
- 7Set that to the side
- 8Make the middle layer by combining 2 cups of shredded coconut and one can of sweetened condensed milk
- 9Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 10Combine the coconut and the sweetened condensed milk together
- 11Once combined get that second layer on top
- 12Spread this around and make sure all of the crust is covered
- 13Bake into the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes
- 14Let these fully cool in their pan on a wire cooling rack
- 15Make the delicious chocolate frosting with 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
- 16Scrape of a bowl down well and make sure that base is entirely cool
- 17Add the frosting
- 18Cut the squares
- 19Store them in an airtight container or a ziploc bag in the refrigerator
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
- healthy splash vanilla extract
Tips
- Keep milk nearby, as you might need to add an extra teaspoon or two to the chocolate frosting
- Chill in the fridge for at least an hour or a couple of hours before cutting
- Store them in an airtight container or a ziplock bag in the refrigerator
- These also freeze really well