How to Sell Your Baked Goods Online in Minnesota

If you're already baking for friends, neighbors, or a Facebook group, Minnesota's cottage food law lets you turn that into real sales — legally, from your home kitchen, with no commercial space required. Here's exactly how to start selling online for local pickup.

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Yes, it's legal to sell baked goods from home in Minnesota

Minnesota's Cottage Food Law (Minn. Stat. §28A.152) lets you sell non-hazardous, shelf-stable baked goods directly to consumers without a commercial kitchen, a food license, or kitchen inspections.

You do need to register (free) with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and complete a short food-safety training before you sell. Registration is free up to $7,665 in annual sales (Tier 1) and $50/year above that, up to a cap of $78,000 in gross sales (Tier 2). See our full Minnesota cottage food law guide for the details.

What you can sell online

Cottage food means shelf-stable, non-refrigerated items. The most popular sellers:

  • +Cookies, brownies, and bars
  • +Breads, rolls, bagels, and muffins
  • +Cakes and cupcakes (no refrigerated frostings or fillings)
  • +Candy, confections, and chocolate-covered pretzels and nuts
  • +Fruit pies, jams, jellies, and preserves
  • +Granola, trail mix, and dry baking mixes

How selling online works in Minnesota — pickup, not shipping

Minnesota currently requires human cottage food to be handed off in person — you can take orders online, but you can't ship it (in-state shipping becomes legal August 1, 2027).

That's exactly what Ovendrop is built for: buyers find and order from you online, and you arrange a local pickup. You get the reach of selling online while staying fully compliant.

How to start selling on Ovendrop

  1. Create your storefront

    No commercial kitchen required — you sell from your home kitchen under Minnesota's cottage food law.

  2. List your products

    Add photos, ingredients, and allergens. Ovendrop generates a compliant cottage-food label for every item automatically.

  3. Set your pickup windows

    Buyers order online and you arrange local, in-person pickup. The buyer's exact address stays private until you mark an order ready.

  4. Get paid

    Payments are handled by Stripe and released to you after pickup is confirmed. No monthly fees, no listing fees.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I legally sell baked goods online in Minnesota?

Yes. Under Minnesota's Cottage Food Law (Minn. Stat. §28A.152) you can take orders online and sell directly to consumers. You must register with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and hand off orders in person — shipping of human cottage food isn't allowed until August 1, 2027.

Do I need a license or commercial kitchen?

No commercial kitchen and no food license are required. You do have to register (free) with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and complete a free online food-safety training before selling.

How much can I sell under the Minnesota cottage food law?

Up to $78,000 in gross annual sales. Registration is free up to $7,665 (Tier 1) and $50 per year above that (Tier 2).

How much does it cost to sell on Ovendrop?

It's free to create a storefront and list products. Ovendrop takes a small platform fee on each sale — there are no monthly fees and no listing fees. See the Seller FAQ for current rates.

How do I get paid?

Payments run through Stripe. Funds are released to you after the buyer's pickup is confirmed.

Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Cottage food laws change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your state's official resources before selling.