Fannie May has been making chocolate for over 100 years, and its site sells assortments such as Mint Meltaways, Pixies and buttercreams, plus custom boxes, gift baskets and gift towers.
Orders of $75 and up ship free, which is the number to plan a chocolate gift order around.
Fannie May started in 1920, when H. Teller Archibald opened a shop on LaSalle Street in Chicago with a small set of recipes. The company now lists over 100 confections, and its newsletter sign-up names it as one of the Ferrero brands.
Beyond the classic boxes, the range takes in Trinidads, a Heritage Collection, marshmallow squares, foil-wrapped chocolates, a seasonal autumn line and a build-a-box option for picking a custom mix. The brand also runs its own chocolate shops, which a store locator helps shoppers find, and its site has a recipe box with ideas such as dark chocolate truffles and Mint Meltaway mini donuts. Corporate gifting and fundraising programs serve businesses and groups, and very large orders go through Customer Care by phone.
When shoppers look for Fannie May coupons
Fannie May coupon searches peak in December, about 3.9× a typical month, and dip lowest in August.
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Does Fannie May offer free shipping?
Yes. Orders of $75 and up ship free; below that, the charge depends on order total and method and shows at checkout. (read Oct 13, 2026)
How long does Fannie May shipping take?
Standard Ground takes 3-7 business days, and FedEx 2-Day and Overnight are offered for faster gifts.
More about shopping at Fannie May
Where it ships
Online orders go only to the contiguous United States, and P.O. boxes aren't accepted.
Warm weather
In warm months, chocolate ships Monday-Wednesday only, in insulated packaging with gel ice packs, by expedited methods.
2-day states
Shipments to FL, GA, LA, OK, MS, NM, NV, SC and TX require 2-Day Expedited Shipping.
Order cut-off
From October to March, weekday orders placed by 11 AM Central typically ship within two business days.
Fannie May's free-shipping line sits at $75, so check the subtotal after a code goes in: a discount that drops a gift basket under $75 brings the shipping charge back.
Orders to FL, GA, LA, OK, MS, NM, NV, SC and TX must go 2-Day Expedited, and the pages read don't say whether the free offer covers that upgrade.
Watch the shipping line on those orders, and on any order in warm months, when chocolate moves by expedited methods.
More ways to save at Fannie May
Adding a custom box or a gift tower can lift an order to the $75 free-shipping mark.
Timing saves money too: from October to March, weekday orders placed by 11 AM Central typically ship within two business days, so Standard Ground at 3-7 business days may be enough if you order early instead of paying for Overnight.
Fannie May's return and refund terms weren't on the pages read, so ask customer service about them before sending chocolate as a gift.
Fannie May questions, answered
Does Fannie May ship to Alaska or Hawaii?
Online orders ship only within the contiguous United States, which leaves out Alaska and Hawaii.
How does Fannie May ship chocolate in warm weather?
In warm months, orders ship Monday-Wednesday only, in insulated packaging with gel ice packs, by expedited methods.
Which states need 2-day shipping from Fannie May?
Shipments to FL, GA, LA, OK, MS, NM, NV, SC and TX require 2-Day Expedited Shipping.
How fast does a Fannie May order ship?
From October to March, weekday orders placed by 11 AM Central typically ship within two business days. Standard Ground then takes 3-7 business days.
Can Fannie May deliver to a P.O. box?
P.O. boxes aren't accepted, and delivery is limited to the contiguous US.