BEST BROWNIE KISSES

Simple and proven recipes to increase your happiness

1. Savor Life… Take time to savor a meal, a sunset, a book, time with a friend

2. Tell a Story… Choose a story about yourself or one that illustrates a quality in the human spirit that all of us admire

3. Count Your Blessings… Create a diary and everyday write down three good things that happened to you or that you helped generate for another

4. Reasons to Smile… Spreading joy begins with a smile on your face because smiling and laughter are contagious

5. Chocolate… Make some brownies and share them

BEST BROWNIE KISSES

1lb. unsalted butter
1lb. semi sweet chocolate
4 c. white granulated sugar
8 large eggs
1 c. all purpose flour
Pinch of salt
1 t. vanilla

In a double boiler over medium heat melt the butter and chocolate. Whisking in the sugar a little at a time until all the sugar is incorporated. You will still see some granules. Whisk in the eggs one at a time. Add vanilla. Take off heat and using an electric mixer beat the chocolate mixture for 2 minutes at medium speed. Add the flour and salt and continue beating for 1 minute. Pour mixture into a foil lined Pam sprayed 15x18 inch sheet pan with a 1 inch lip. Bake at 350 degrees in middle rack for 40 minutes. Cool and set aside and refrigerate. The brownies are better to cut the day after they are made. Using a cookie cutter cut them into heart shapes and dust with powdered sugar.