Gift Fat T's Cookies

From graduations to Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, Fat T’s Cookies has become synonymous with spreading joy on every occasion. 

If you’ve been searching for the perfect gift, look no further than Fat T’s Cookies, where Travis Howe and his team have got you covered with their delicious creations.

First things first, a sneak peek into the Mother’s Day specials includes a whole month of treats inspired by Howe’smom’s favorite flavors, including white chocolate macadamia nut and a spring seasonal carrot cake cookie called “What’s up Doc?!.”

What’s Up Doc?! (WUD) is a spiced carrot cake cookie with walnuts throughout then topped with a vanilla cream cheese frosting and toasted coconut. WUD will be available until mid-May. 

Commenters on Facebook are already going gaga over this cookie, saying “Been a long-time fan of these cookies, but THIS cookie is fantastic! WOW so good!” and “totally agree, I think it is his best one!”

Besides the obvious deliciousness, why do these cookies make such a great gift?

“It’s a gift that puts a smile on your face, and it doesn’t matter what age you are or who you are (unless you’re glutenfree),” Howe said. “You usually get pretty happy when you see a quarter pound cookie in front of you.”

Adding a personal touch is always a good idea, and Fat T’s offers customizable cookie subscription options that will fit your giftee like a glove.

Yep, you heard right, a cookie subscription. You can get mom , dad, or grad three or six-months of regularly delivered cookies. 

The Full Fat box comes with a dozen quarter pound cookies and the Fat Lite with six per month. Go for the Full Fat subscription box if they will have to share, and the Fat Lite subscription if they can keeo these delicious treats all to themselves.

Since its last feature in the ZipsGuide, Fat T’s Cookies has undergone remarkable transformations. 

After partnering with DoorDash and DashMart in August 2023,  new opportunities have increased Fat T’s sales by an astonishing 757% on the app. Along with expanding their team and streamlining the baking process, FatT’s is ensuring that their famous quarter pound cookies reach their customers faster than ever.

Beyond the numbers is a story of connection with their community. Even though Fat T’s does not have a brick-and-mortar shop in downtown, it has become a big part of the hearts of downtown Akron residents. Their taste buds also have the feels.

“The company has become a cookie selling machine becoming a supplier in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana,Illinois, Virginia, and soon to be Wisconsin starting next week,” Howe said. "It’s now easier than ever to hop on the app and purchase our cookies.”

The power of social media has been an important factor for growth for Fat T’s Cookies. Howe recounts a heartwarming interaction with a follower that he finally got to meet in person at the Youngstown Flea.

“They came up to me and said ‘hey, what’s up Travis?’ and I felt bad because I didn’t remember meeting this person before,” Howe said. “They explained that they have been following Fat T’s on social media since 2017 and drove out to the event from Pennsylvania. It clicked in my head that I’ve seen this person comment on our social media all the time, and we reconnected like life-long friends.”

From charity initiatives like supporting Akron Rotary Camp and working with the iPromise School to accolades from magazines like Cleveland Magazine and Akron Life; Fat T’s makes it a priority to give back to its community.  

With exciting plans on the horizon including expansion into new markets and an array of gourmet flavors inspired by your favorite desserts, Fat T’s is getting ready to take the world of baked goods by storm.

To the loyal members of the Fat Fam, Fat T’s Cookies extends a heartfelt message of gratitude. Despite facing challenges, from temporary kitchen closures to overwhelming demand, their support continues to fuel the journey of spreading joy, one quarter pound cookie at a time.

A reminder from Fat T himself that regardless of life's uncertainties, a little sweetness goes a long way in spreading joy and bringing communities closer together. Find Fat T’s on Instagram or Facebook.

Fat T’s Cookies is more than just another bakery – it’s a testament to being creative and inspiring entrepreneurship with truly indulgent cookies. 

Behind this flavorsome venture is Travis Howe, a college athlete who earned a Bachelor's degree in sports management and business administration and a Master's degree in sports science. While struggling with post-grad-school life in Northeast Ohio, Howe needed an escape. Naturally, he flocked to the gym. 

“I’ve always dealt with feeling down through football or lifting weights,” Howe said.

With rising membership costs, he found himself needing some extra income to pay for a gym membership.  

“I was desperate for money,” he said.  

Howe resorted to baking - for the first time in his entire life - in 2017. Turns out, he was actually quite good at it. Relying on his knowledge of business and his newfound talent, Travis began the first steps in building his cookie empire.  

Coming up with a name for this developing business was the easy part. Howe knew that he wanted something that fits his personality and his product. Here’s the breakdown: Fat – the whopping quarter pound size of his hand-weighed dough, T’s – that’s the owner, Travis, and Cookies – that’s what he sells, cookies. 

The name doubles as a pun and a conversation starter. According to Howe lots of people mispronounce the name, which he sees as a feature, not a bug. When it is mispronounced it gives him a chance to start a conversation about his yummy cookies and to repeat the name several times, building that brand recognition.

Cookies come and go, but the flavor never stops. Fat T’s Cookies has flavors for every cookie lover including seasonal and staple cookies. Travis isn’t scared to play with the flavor. He likes to make plays on other popular desserts, but still remembers to pay tribute to classic cookie flavors.  

A key question he asks himself is: “What would chubby little Travis want, and what would he think is awesome?”

Fat T’s Cookies often finds its customers’ happiness through throwbacks to childhood.

“My personal favorite is the Cereal Killer cookie,” Carli Molinelli, a Fat-Ts fan said. “It’s scrumptious and nostalgic of my childhood and keeps a smile on my face.”