Fat Witch Brownies
Rich, decadent, and fudgy, these Fat Witch Brownies are all that and more! The aroma in your kitchen will practically knock your socks off!
My family adores brownies, especially plain, fudgy brownies. But nuts, toffee, chocolate chips, and more can be added to make this delicious Fat Witch Brownie Recipe just the way you like!
Why You Must Make
- The date on this original post was December, 2010. My college senior was still in high school and my food photography was marginal at best. And worst of all, I have made so many brownies since this post, I had no recollection of these Fat Witch brownies. Well, one slice into these gems revealed exactly what I’d hoped for: fudgy brownies with an amazing chocolate aroma. Whew.
- This is a copycat recipe of a yummy brownie from New York City’s Fat Witch Bakery.
- I finally got back to this recipe in 2025. And they again got rave reviews from the family.
- Plus, they’re easy to make, rich and delicious!
Ingredient Notes
- Kitchen Staples – Sugar, All-Purpose Flour, Salt
- Butter – I used salted butter.
- Eggs – Have them at room temperature for easier incorporation.
- Vanilla Extract – Use real vanilla extract, not artificially flavored, for the best results. I use the Nielsen-Massey brand.
- Bittersweet Chocolate – I used a Ghirardelli bar. They can be found in the baking aisle of most larger supermarkets.
How to Make
Expert Tips
- Use a bittersweet chocolate bar instead of chips for the brownie batter. The flavor is better and they melt wonderfully. I keep quite a stash of Ghirardelli bars in my pantry for just such occasions. If you only have chocolate chips, use a kitchen scale to weigh out 4 ounces. I used chocolate chips when I made my first batch in 2010 and they were perfectly delicious.
- I also upped the vanilla a bit from 1 teaspoon to 1 ½ teaspoons.
- The first time I made these, I chopped up a couple of Heath bars and added them to my half of the brownies, knowing the rest of the family wouldn’t be thrilled with the toffee bits as much as I would! You could also add chocolate chips or nuts to the batter if you’d like.
- Cut these brownies into large bars and top with a scoop of ice cream for an elegant brownie sundae or slice into smaller servings for those mid-day chocolate cravings. My original post is below with a photo of my furry buddy, Lambeau. I hope you have the chance to bake up a batch soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fat Witch Brownies are a popular brownie from the Fat Witch Bakey in New York City’s Chelsea Market. A variety of their brownies are also offered via their online store.
Check out the fat-to-flour ratio. The fat is usually butter, but occasionally oil. There should be more fat than flour in a fudgy recipe. A cakey brownie has more flour than fat, often with a leavening agent like baking powder.
You May Also Like
- Fudge Topped Brownies
- Simple Fudgy Brownies
- Ganache Topped Truffle Brownies
- Plus, all my favorite Brownie Recipes
Bill and the kids made their annual trek up to Green Bay to watch their beloved Packers play the Dolphins this weekend. I thought a batch of brownies waiting when they arrived home in the wee hours of Monday morning…a school day for my youngest…would be a nice treat. For the Weekend Blog Showcase, I’m featuring a brownie recipe from Bake or Break, one of my favorite baking blogs.
And for my add-in for the first batch, I chopped up a Heath bar, my absolute favorite candy bar. I sprinkled the chunks along one edge so that those chocolate purists in the family could have theirs plain.
These have a milder chocolate flavor than some of my family’s favorite brownies which are too intense for me. I found these delightfully delicious.
Our first dog, Lambeau (yes, our family loves the Green Bay Packers), eyeing these brownies during a 2010 photo shoot!
Fat Witch Brownies
Decadent, fudgy brownies adapted from Fat Witch Brownies: Brownies, Blondies and Bars
Ingredients
- 14 ounces butter (1 ¾ sticks)
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup nuts, chocolate chips, or Heath bar chunks, optional
Instructions
- Line a 9 x 9-inch pan with non-stick foil and set aside.
- Melt butter and chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, starting and stopping at 30-second intervals to stir, till the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Set aside to cool.
- In another bowl, beat together sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add cooled chocolate, and mix in gently.
- Sift flour and salt into the bowl and mix just to combine. Stir in any optional add-ins if desired.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or till a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out with just dry crumbs.
- Cool before cutting.
Notes
Adapted from Fat Witch Brownies: Brownies, Blondies and Bars.
Recommended Products
As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1 brownieAmount Per Serving: Calories: 358Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 232mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 2gSugar: 19gProtein: 4g
10 Comments on “Fat Witch Brownies”
Carole, those raspberries were from Whole Foods…they were a little past their prime, so I was amazed they photographed so well.
Love seeeing Lambeau, as always. WHERE do you find such luscious raspberries in autumn? The first time I heard of Fat Witch was due to an Amazon book recommendation.
Thank you, Cake Duchess! BTW, you have a lovely blog!
Thanks, Ann!
I don’t think you can mess these up, Beth! Hope you give them a try 🙂
You’re welcome, Lori! I’ve enjoyed the WBS!
Hi, diana!!! Yes, Miss Lambeau was very helpful while I was photographing these! I don’t think she was as interested in the farro. She must have a sweet tooth like the rest of the family 🙂
Liz, I was waiting for your post. I want to copy and try the Heath Bar addition~! You just keep baking~!! It’s wonderful here, and I have always been able to trust your recipes~!
Your weekend is almost over. Lambeau in the background reminds me of your girly time. 🙂
Thanks, Lisa…the Heath Bar chunks made them even more irresistible!
Wendy, I’d never even heard of this bakery until a blog post mentioned them. As I’m stuck in the Midwest, I’m glad I had the chance to try them 🙂
Thanks for dropping in…
The Heath bar sounds like a good addition to brownies. I love chocolate and toffee together.