Salty Black Licorice Brownie Cookies

Name: Salty Black Licorice Brownie Cookies
Ingredients: 7 ounces 60% dark chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons water; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 stick unsalted butter; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons black cocoa powder (or Dutch-processed cocoa powder); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 tablespoons licorice root powder (available in specialty spice stores); 2 teaspoons ground anise; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus flaky salt for sprinkling on top)