Queen Anne Squares. A Newfoundland favourite!
Queen Anne Squares. Another popular cookie bar in Newfoundland, especially at the Holidays. It reminds me of a cookie bar version of the Mounds candy bar.
Originally posted Nov. 2012.
I've often received requests for this recipe from readers of the website but I had never actually made Queen Anne Squares. They are a local favourite in these parts and you can find them in many local bakeries.
I put out the call for a recipe on our Facebook page and got several responses with slight variations on what was the same basic recipe. I did modify it to make the moist cake base a little thicker to better support the delicious coconut filling and chocolate frosting top.
This may have been my first time making these but certainly won't be my last. Spouse says they remind her of a cookie version of one of her favourite candy bars, a coconut "Bounty" bar. In the states that would be the equivalent of a "Mounds" Bar or an "Almond Joy" without the almonds.
Hmmm... Now I'm thinking a couple of toasted almonds on top might be good. Maybe a new version could be in the works! Stay tuned!
Queen Anne Squares 2018 Update
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Queen Anne Squares
Queen Anne Squares have been one of the most popular cookie bars ever on Rock Recipes. These popular Newfoundland treats are a scrumptious combination of coconut and chocolate.
Ingredients
For the bottom layer
- ⅔ cup butter melted
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 4 tablespoon cocoa
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 extra large egg, or 1 ½ medium
For the coconut layer
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk, (300 ml can) 14 oz in US
- 2 cups dried unsweetened coconut, medium or fine cut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the chocolate frosting
- 2 cups icing sugar, powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoon cocoa
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 or 3 tablespoon milk
- ¼ cup butter
Instructions
To make the bottom layer
- Beat together all ingredients until smooth, then spread evenly into the bottom of a lightly greased and parchment paper lined 9×9 inch baking pan.
To prepare the coconut layer
- Mix together the 3 ingredients until completely blended then drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto the cake batter layer. Spread out carefully.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 -30 minutes. Cool completely before adding the chocolate frosting on top.
To make the chocolate frosting
- Beat together the icing sugar, cocoa, vanilla butter and a little of the milk.
- Add only enough milk to bring the frosting to a smooth but spreadable consistency. A frosting that is a bit on the thick consistency side works best here.
- Spread on the cooled cookies and cut into squares or bars.
Notes
The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated by third party software and is meant as a guideline only. Exact accuracy is not guaranteed. For recipes where all ingredients may not be used entirely, such as those with coatings on meats, or with sauces or dressings for example, calorie & nutritional values per serving will likely be somewhat lower than indicated.
Nutrition Information
Yield
24Serving Size
1 cookie square.Amount Per Serving Calories 197Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 8gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 25mgSodium 69mgCarbohydrates 22gFiber 1gSugar 16gProtein 1g
just wondering if you can freeze queenann squares and use the betty crocker chocolate icing
You can freeze them with the recipe provided. I can't vouch for Betty or her frosting .;)
I stumbled upon this recipe the other day and I love my Newfie goodies!!! Mine are still in the oven but I'm super excited to try them 🙂 by chance anyone wanna send bottled bakeapples to BC haha 🙂
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5 stars all the way!!!
What size can of condensed milk do you use? I'm from Newfoundland but live in Iceland and the products are different brands and sizes than what I'm used to at home. I just want to be sure I'm using the correct amounts before I make them! I've used many of your recipes over the years and this is my first attempt at Queen Anne squares. I sent my husband to work the other day with a tray of snowballs and shortbread cookies, both recipes from your site, and everyone in his office loved them.
Thanks!
Yes, that is a good question In the US cans are 14 oz but here they are 10 ounces (I think 300 ml)
Thank you! Can't wait to make these! Merry Christmas!
Instead of icing,I melt chocolate chips,and a small amt. of canola oil,for the topping.
Hi I want to use your recipe and image from your website for a School cook book - the QUEEN ANNE SQUARES was a big hit with the kids in our Annual school fair - The Parent Association is compiling the recipes from the fair into a cook book for non-commercial purpose - is it ok to use your recipe & image.
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Kept on looking at the video of these squares and finally decided to make them today.They are decadent ,chewy and delicious! They turned out to be more delicious than I expected.Thanks for a terrific recipe.
These are wonderful but my middle layer (coconut) was sort of runny. Square shape didn’t hold up. Am I doing something wrong??
Not sure. You din't use regular canned milk by mistake did you? Never had that happen. Maybe bake an extra few minutes.
Can I make it in 8 x 8 sq pan, don't have 9 x 9
I made these a couple weeks ago and were a total fail. I don't know what I did wrong - followed the recipe, but the bottom layer and coconut layer seemed to meld into each other, and the coconut layer was mush.
So disappointed - would like to know if you have any thoughts on what Ii could have done wrong.
Thanks
Rhonda
I have all your cookbooks and I love everyone of them. I grew up with some of these recipes (in Nova Scotia) and remember baking them with my mom. I have made these squares dozens of time. Everyone asks for the recipes and I refuse to give in out. I tell people to go to your website or buy your cookbook and get many many more recipes like this one. It works, everyone who’s asked for the recipe now follows Rock Recipes and own at least one of your cookbooks. I’m spreading the joy that you’ve given me with these recipes.