Queen Anne Squares
Directions
- 1Combine 2/3 cup of melted and cooled butter, 2/3 cup of brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 1 egg in a large mixing bowl for the crust.
- 2Combine 1 cup of flour with 4 tablespoons of cocoa powder in a separate bowl and whisk them together.
- 3Add the flour and cocoa powder mixture to the wet ingredients and combine them.
- 4Transfer the combined crust mixture to the bottom of an 8x8 prepared pan.
- 5Press the crust firmly into the bottom of the pan, making sure it extends to reach all the corners.
- 6Set the crust aside and prepare the middle layer by combining 2 cups of shredded unsweetened coconut, 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a measuring cup.
- 7Once combined, pour the coconut mixture on top of the crust layer.
- 8Spread the coconut layer around to ensure all of the crust is covered.
- 9Bake the pan in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
- 10Allow the baked base to cool fully in its pan on a wire cooling rack.
- 11Prepare the chocolate frosting by combining 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 in a bowl.
- 12Mix the frosting ingredients well until it forms a thick, stiff frosting.
- 13Once the base is entirely cool, spread the chocolate frosting on top.
- 14Chill the squares in the fridge for at least an hour, or a couple of hours, before cutting them.
- 15Remove the cooled squares from the pan and cut them into desired sizes.
- 16Store the Queen Anne Squares 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 (unsweetened)
- 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
- 1 splash vanilla extract
Equipment
large mixing bowlwhisk8x8 panspatulameasuring cupmeasuring spoonsovenwire cooling rackhand mixerairtight container or ziploc bag
Tips
- Keep milk nearby for the frosting as you might need to add an extra teaspoon or two.
- Chill the squares in the fridge for at least an hour, or a couple of hours, before cutting.
Related recipes
Chocolate Stuffed Cookie Pie
American · Dessert35m
Boxed Cake Mix Upgrade
American · Dessert
Vegan Almond Joys
American · Dessert
Harvey Wallbanger Cake
American · Dessert
Vegan Lemonade Pie
American · Dessert
Water Pie
American · Dessert1h
Oatmeal Apple Walnut Cookies
American · Dessert
Storebought Frosting Hack
American · Dessert
Copycat Krispy Kreme Donuts
American · Dessert
Brown Butter Banana Coffee Cake
American · Dessert
Raspberry Buttermilk Cake
American · Dessert1h
Brown butter banana bread cookies
American · Dessert