# Queen Anne Squares

- Servings: 1 8x8 pan
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2/3 cup butter, melted and cooled
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 cup flour
- 4 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 cup shredded coconut
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp milk
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 splash vanilla extract

## Instructions

1. Combine melted butter, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and egg.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk 4 tablespoons cocoa powder into 1 cup flour.
3. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients.
4. Transfer the mixture to a prepared 8x8 pan, pressing it firmly into the bottom and into the corners.
5. Combine shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
6. Spread the coconut mixture on top of the crust and make sure all the crust is covered.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
8. Let fully cool in the pan on a wire cooling rack.
9. Mix softened butter, powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, and a splash of vanilla to make the frosting.
10. Spread the frosting over the cooled coconut base.
11. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour, if not a couple of hours, before cutting.

## Equipment

- mixing bowl
- spatula
- whisk
- 8x8 baking pan
- parchment paper
- hand mixer
- wire cooling rack
- knife

## Tips

- Condensed milk in the international aisle is often cheaper than name brands.
- Keep extra milk nearby while making the frosting, as you may need to add an extra teaspoon or two.
- The frosting is intended to be very thick and stiff.
- Store in an airtight container or a Ziploc bag in the refrigerator.
- These squares freeze well.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18PNPrgkg9/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Creator: Mrs. Brown’s Kitchen
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/6539a43e-8895-4d0c-950b-d84c62f129f3
- Extracted: 2026-11-02

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