Brownies makes my world happy for the 5 minutes

I had great plans for the weekend for my family. However, Mia got sick. She coughs horribly and feel bad all the time. Her runny nose is all red... So weekend was not so beautiful as I thought it would be...

However, to make Mia something she really likes I baked brownies. They were fantastic and our world was happier during the eating every time :)

(foto via pinterest.com)

and my favourite Brownies:

5 ounces (140 grams) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) (113 grams) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons (15 grams) cocoa powder
1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs
3/4 cup (95 grams) all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (125 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and place the rack in the center of the oven. Butter (or spray with a nonstick cooking spray) an 8 inch (20 cm) square pan.
Melt the chocolate and butter in a large stainless steel bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water. Remove from heat and stir in the cocoa powder and sugar . Next, whisk in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Finally, stir in the flour, salt and chocolate chips (if using).
Pour into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a little batter and a few moist clumps clinging to it. Do not over bake. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack. Serve worm or at room temperature or chilled. All are very well :)

Makes 16 greatest brownies.

Source:
Lewis, Matt & Nelson, Alison. Chocolate Bar. Running Press. Philadelphia: 2004.