Which Signature Fannie May Chocolates Should I Try?

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Start with the classics: Pixies, Trinidads, and Mint Meltaways are Fannie May's most recognizable signature pieces, and each is available as a 1 lb Signature Wrap for $29.99. If you want variety rather than a single flavor, the Heritage Collection and Assorted Chocolate 1 lb wraps are also $29.99, while a 2 lb Custom Box with your own mix runs $71.99. Your best pick depends on whether you favor caramel and nuts, dark chocolate, or mint.

The Signature Single-Flavor Picks

Fannie May's site lists these 1 lb Signature Wrap options at the same $29.99 price, so the choice comes down to flavor:

Chocolate What it is Choose it if you like
Milk Chocolate Pixies A long-standing Fannie May signature Milk chocolate with caramel and nuts
Trinidads Another heritage confection Coconut and dark chocolate
Mint Meltaways Mint-flavored meltaway pieces Cool mint with a soft texture
Milk Chocolate Vanilla Buttercreams Milk chocolate shell, vanilla buttercream center Classic, mild, sweet fillings
Dark Chocolate Vanilla Buttercreams Dark chocolate shell, vanilla buttercream center A less sweet, more intense chocolate taste

The two buttercream options are the clearest either/or: same vanilla center, different shell. Milk chocolate suits people who want a softer, sweeter bite; dark chocolate suits those who want the chocolate itself to carry more flavor.

Heritage Collection vs. Assorted Chocolate

Both are 1 lb Signature Wraps at $29.99, and both are mixed assortments rather than single flavors. The difference is framing:

  • Heritage Collection leans on the brand's history—Fannie May opened in Chicago in 1920 with a handful of recipes and now makes over 100 confections. Pick this if you want a representative tour of the company's traditional pieces.
  • Assorted Chocolate is the straightforward mixed box. Pick this if you mainly want variety and don't need the heritage angle.

If you already know one flavor you love, buy that single-flavor wrap instead; an assortment spends part of its weight on pieces you may not want.

When to Build a Custom Box

The 2 lb Custom Box at $71.99 is the right move when:

  • You're buying for a household or office with mixed tastes.
  • You want to combine specific favorites (for example, Pixies plus Mint Meltaways) rather than accept a preset mix.
  • You're sending a gift and want it to feel personally chosen.

At roughly $36 per pound, it costs more per pound than the $29.99 single-flavor wraps, so the premium buys selection, not volume.

Gifting and Seasonal Timing

Fannie May positions chocolate for birthdays, anniversaries, congratulations, weddings, and "just because," and offers delivery to the recipient's door. The site also runs seasonal promotions—a National Chocolate Day sale was listed for October 28–31—so check the current offer before ordering rather than assuming a discount applies.

For a gift where you don't know the recipient's taste, an assortment or custom box is the safer choice; for a recipient with a known favorite, the single-flavor Signature Wrap is more thoughtful and costs less.

A Quick Way to Decide

  • Want one flavor, lowest price: any 1 lb Signature Wrap, $29.99.
  • Want a traditional sampler: Heritage Collection, $29.99.
  • Want general variety: Assorted Chocolate, $29.99.
  • Want to choose the mix or gift a larger box: Custom Box 2 lbs, $71.99.

You can also find these in person—Fannie May's store locator lists its premium chocolate shops—which lets you try a piece before committing to a full pound.