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Custom Shortbread Boxes
Give your shortbread a neat, professional presentation with custom shortbread boxes from Aqua Printers, made for bakeries, cafés, and confectionery brands. We help you choose the right size, material, and style for individual biscuits, assorted packs, and gift collections.
Our services include custom sizing, material selection, design assistance, printing, and bulk order support. Explore kraft, cardboard, and premium paper options to match your products and budget. We also help you plan packaging for seasonal promotions, retail shelves, and special occasions, and a well-made box helps customers recognize your brand. Orders start at 100 boxes, with wholesale pricing on every order and discounts on bulk orders.
Share your preferred dimensions, quantity, and design ideas with our team. We’ll guide you through the options and send a free quote for your shortbread boxes.
Starting price. Final cost depends on size, quantity and finish — request a quote for exact pricing.
Free shippingAcross the USA
Low minimum orderFrom 100 units
Fast turnaround6–8 days
Best price guaranteeWe beat any quote
Experience10+ years in packaging
Specification
| Box style | Custom shortbread boxes |
| Suitable for | Shortbread fingers, rounds, wedges, assorted packs, gift collections |
| Dimensions | All custom sizes |
| Minimum quantity | 100 boxes |
| Material | Natural kraft board, SBS paperboard, premium paper wrap |
| Window | Optional clear window with food-safe PET or PVC film |
| Inserts | Dividers, trays, and compartments |
| Liners | Grease-resistant liner or coating on request |
| Printing | Digital or offset, CMYK and Pantone |
| Coating | Matte or gloss lamination, spot UV |
| Add-on finishes | Hot foil stamping |
| Design support | Design assistance, custom dielines |
| Proof | Flat view, 3D mock-up, physical sample on request |
| Pricing | Wholesale on every order; discounts on bulk orders |
| Turnaround | 6 to 8 business days |
Order process
01
Choose your Packaging
Start by browsing our extensive range of packaging styles and designs. Whether you're in the market for something simple and classic or intricate and bespoke, we've got a multitude of options to suit your needs.
02
Customize the design
Once you've chosen a style, it's time to make it uniquely yours. Upload your design or collaborate with our in-house design team to craft a packaging solution that resonates with your brand's aesthetic and vision.
03
Select materials and finishes
Our platform allows you to pick from a variety of materials, be it eco-friendly options, premium finishes or durable structures. Enhance the tactile experience with finishes like matte, gloss, embossing or specialty textures.
04
Review and approve
Before we move to production, we'll send you a digital proof or a physical sample upon request. This ensures you're 100% satisfied with the design and materials chosen. Review, make any necessary changes, and give us the green light when you're ready.
05
Production begins
Once you've approved the design, our team gets to work. With state-of-the-art machinery and a dedicated workforce, we ensure that every order is crafted to perfection, adhering to the highest quality standards.
06
Shipment and delivery
With our efficient logistics network, we guarantee timely deliveries. As your order is packed and prepared for shipment, we'll provide tracking details to keep you informed every step of the way.
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Coatings, printing, materials & finishes
UV coating
Fast-drying coating cured with ultraviolet light. Available in gloss or matte finish.
Spot gloss UV
UV coating applied to a specified area only, then cured with ultraviolet light.
Soft touch coating
Creates a velvety texture on the surface for a more tactile, premium feel.
Varnish
Clear coating applied using the CMYK printing method. Gloss, satin or matte.
Lamination
Protective film bonded to the surface of packaging to maximize durability.
Anti-scratch lamination
BOPP film that resists scratches, scuffs and fingerprints. Cost-effective option.
Soft touch / silk lamination
Similar to peach skin to the touch. Available in a satin or matte finish.
Digital printing
Elevate your brand image with high-quality digital printing for product packaging.
Offset printing
Our offset printing process produces vibrant and precise results at volume.
Oil based inks
Print with durability and richness using oil-based inks for long-lasting colour.
Pantone colors
Get accurate colour representation with Pantone colour-matching for your packaging.
Pantone metallic colors
Add shimmer and luxury with Pantone metallic colours for your packaging.
Soy vegetable based colors
Eco-friendly printing with soy-based vegetable inks for packaging items.
UV printing
Instantly cured ink that sits crisp and bright on coated surfaces.
Water based ink
Reliable, eco-friendly printing with water-based ink for your packaging.
SBS C1S
Premium-grade bleached white paperboard coated on one side for high-quality printing and finishes.
SBS C2S
Premium-grade bleached white paperboard coated on two sides for high-quality printing and finishes.
CCNB
Duplex paperboard made from 90% recycled paper pulp with a white surface for high-quality printing.
Fully recycled CCNB
Duplex paperboard coated on one side and made from 90% recycled paper pulp.
Natural kraft board
Uncoated and unbleached kraft linerboard made from a mixture of virgin and recycled paper pulp.
Oyster white board
Coated, textured linerboard featuring an off-white surface for high-quality printing.
Kemi white board
Coated, semi-gloss linerboard with a brilliant white and smooth surface for high-quality printing.
Bleached white board
Bleached white board with a brilliant white finish for high-quality vibrant printing.
Hot foil stamping
Form of relief printing in which foil is transferred to a surface at high temperatures.
Cold foil printing
Foil transferred to a surface by pressing onto UV curable adhesives.
Blind embossing
A die is pressed on the back of the material to form a raised motif.
Blind debossing
A die is pressed on the front of the material to recess the motif.
Registered embossing
A die is pressed on the back of the material, aligned to the printed artwork.
Combination embossing
Embossing combined with foil stamping to create a 3D motif with a foil finish.
Window patching
A die-cut shape layered with plastic film to showcase the product inside.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything brands ask us before their first run — minimums, materials, artwork and lead times.
Free design supportWe rebuild your file to print standard.
Reply within 2 hoursWritten pricing back the same day.
Free printed sampleHold your artwork before you commit.
NDA on requestYour artwork and specs stay confidential.
01 What Are Shortbread Boxes?
Shortbread boxes are custom boxes made to hold shortbread fingers, rounds, wedges, and assorted packs, with a size, style, and print that match your brand. Bakeries, cafés, and confectionery brands use them for retail shelves, gifting, and seasonal promotions.
02 What Size Shortbread Box Do I Need?
Measure one piece’s length, width, and thickness, then decide how many go in a box, from a single biscuit to a full gift collection. We’ll size the box with a little room so pieces lift out without chipping. Fingers, rounds, and wedges each need a different layout.
03 Does a Shortbread Box Need a Grease-Resistant Liner?
Shortbread is buttery, and butter can leave marks on plain board. A grease-resistant liner or coating helps the box stay clean, so tell us whether the shortbread touches the box directly or sits in a wrapper, and we’ll recommend one.
04 Are Shortbread Boxes Food-Safe?
Our boxes use food-safe materials. Tell us how your shortbread is packed, and we’ll recommend the right liner or coating.
05 How Do I Keep Shortbread From Breaking in the Box?
Shortbread is crumbly, so a snug fit matters. Dividers, trays, and inserts hold pieces in place and stop them from knocking together, and a sturdier board helps if the box will be shipped. Tell us how you sell and ship, and we’ll recommend a structure.
06 Can I Add a Window to a Shortbread Box?
Yes. A clear window shows the biscuits before the box is opened, and it’s patched with food-safe film. Tell us what you want customers to see, and we’ll suggest a size and position that keeps the box strong.
07 Should I Choose Kraft, Cardboard, or Premium Paper?
Kraft gives a natural, rustic look that suits artisan brands. Cardboard (paperboard) prints colors brightly and is cost-effective for retail runs. Premium paper wraps suit gift collections. Your brand and price point decide which fits best.
08 Can I Use Shortbread Boxes for Gift Collections and Seasonal Promotions?
Yes. Larger boxes with compartments can hold assorted shortbread alongside tea, jam, or other treats, and a seasonal print or ribbon dresses the box for the occasion. Tell us what goes in your set and the season, and we’ll design the layout. Order early for Christmas, because holiday demand fills production schedules quickly.
09 What Can I Print on a Shortbread Box?
Your logo, brand name, artwork, and product details, in full color. Finishes include matte or gloss coating, spot UV, and foil stamping for a gift-ready look. We print from artwork you own or have permission to use.
10 What Are the Minimum Order, Pricing, and Turnaround Terms for Shortbread Boxes?
Orders start at 100 boxes. Pricing is wholesale on every order, and bulk orders get additional discounts. Production typically takes 6 to 8 business days, and we’ll confirm timing with your quote.
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Ordering packaging with my own logo from Aqua Printers was the best decision for my brand. Beautifully printed, strong, and it gives a luxury feel to every package. My customers are impressed every time they open it.
EPEdwin PatrickApparel brand ownerGoogle
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I didn't expect anyone to comment on packaging. After switching to Aqua Printers, customers kept posting pictures of it and our branding on social improved dramatically. It basically became free marketing for us.
MJMargaret JerryBakery ownerGoogle
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Very happy with the final product and it shipped to me quickly. The proof stage caught a colour issue before production, which saved us a whole run. I'll be coming back for more.
CBCindy BerkaSnack startup founderTrustpilot
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