Dark Chocolate Ganache Brownie Cutouts

Attention chocolate lovers: this is a superbly chocolaty recipe that you will want to make as soon as possible.  I renamed it slightly because the original ends with "cakes", implying that these are bake-like in consistency; this is not the case.  Brownie aficionados know there are fudgy ones and cakey ones--this recipe is the former, and quite so.  Super moist and rich plus a lovely ganache topping=heavenly.  10/10 all the way!

Link to original recipe: https://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/145439/dark-chocolate-ganache-brownie-cakes

Ingredients:

16 oz. dark chocolate chips (I used Nestlé brand), divided
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into large pats
3 T. water
3 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. plus 2 T. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 325°F and line a 13" x 9" baking pan with foil.  Lightly grease/spray the foil after lining.

2. Using a double boiler (or a saucepan over low heat), melt chocolate, sugar, butter, and water together, stirring constantly.  Once melted/smooth, remove from heat.

3. Pour mixture into a medium bowl and stir the eggs, one at time, until well blended.

4. Stir in the vanilla extract, then the flour and salt.  Pour into prepared baking pan.

5. Bake for 30-35 min (I went 30), or until toothpick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky.

6. Cool completely in pan on wire rack, then transfer brownies (keeping in foil) to cutting board.  Cut into circles using 2 1/2" cookie cutter, or cut into squares (I just did circles so it could look like the original recipe--will do squares next time).

7. Make the ganache: heat cream in microwave using a 4-cup glass measure (or similar sized microwave-safe bowl) for 30-40 seconds on high.  Remove from microwave and slowly pour in morsels.  Cover with plastic wrap and let stand 5 minutes, then stir to combine until smooth.  (Note: I used 30 seconds and this was not near enough to make the cream warm enough, so I ended up having to microwave 2 more times for 20 seconds to get full melt/smooth.)

8. Top brownie cutouts with ganache and enjoy!!