• Preheat the oven to 350°F / 175°C. Grease and line a 8" square pan with butter and parchment paper.

Shortbread Layer

• In a medium sized bowl, with a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy (3-4 min.)
• Beat in the flour and salt just until a cohesive dough forms.
• Press the shortbread into an even layer in your prepared square pan. Poke the dough a few times with a fork to allow air to escape as it bakes.
• Bake the shortbread for 15-20 minutes, until the edges start to turn golden brown. In the meantime, make the brownie batter.

Fudge Brownie Layer

• In a medium sized microwave safe bowl, melt together the butter and chocolate chips in 30 second intervals, stirring in between each interval until the mixture is smooth.
• Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar.
• Add in both eggs and vigorously whisk together for 1 minute, until well combined.
• Add in the flour and salt. use a rubber spatula to lightly fold the flour into the ingredients. just until no flour streaks remain.
• Once the shortbread has golden edges, pull it out of the oven. Pour the brownie batter into an even layer over the shortbread.
• Bake the brownies for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set and the middle no longer wobbles.
• Allow the brownies to fully cool to room temperature before frosting.

Whipped Ganache Layer

• Add your chocolate chips or chopped chocolate to a small mixing bowl.
• Heat the cream in the microwave until it's fairly hot, or on the stovetop until it's simmering.
• Immediately pour the hot cream over the chocolate, then cover the bowl with a lid or plate for 1 minute.
• Whisk the ingredients together until you have a smooth ganache.
• Transfer the ganache to the freezer, and stir every 5-10 minutes until it has significantly thickened up.
• Once the ganache has cooled and thickened, use a hand mixer to lightly whip up the mixture until it is fluffy and has lightened in color (~30 sec. - 1 min.) Don't mix for too long or you risk the ganache getting too stiff to spread.
• Once the brownies have cooled, spread the ganache over them. Slice, serve, and enjoy!