Sweet Mother's Day Gifts You Can Enjoy Together

For 125 years, people have savored the all-butter bliss of Walker’s Shortbread. The simple joy of traditional Scottish shortbread is, to many, a timeless treat that evokes fond memories, which makes Walker’s a fine gift not only around the holidays, but at other times of the year as well!

Like Mother’s Day, which is just around the corner. The following sweet treats make lovely Mother’s Day gifts, and when you explore our collection of recipes, you’ll experience new delights to make Mother’s Day memories that will last a lifetime.

For Traditionalists: Thistle Flower Shortbread Assortment

This is it, the gift for purists as well as those who appreciate the all-butter bliss of our traditional shortbread, baked in the Highlands, and in the likeness of the Flower of Scotland.

These Thistle Flower Shortbread Assortments make a great gift idea for Mother’s Day, and are packed with shortbread rounds, hearts, fingers, and thistles. There’s no simpler gift to show mom you care!

Simple Pleasures Gift Baskets

Walker’s Simple Pleasures Gift Baskets can turn any moment into a celebration, which naturally makes them wonderful Mother’s Day gifts.

All packaged up and ready to go in a reusable basket, these gift arrangements contain all-butter shortbread fingers, rounds and assortments in addition to chocolate chip shortbread and vanilla shortbread - so there’s something to appeal to any taste.

The Showstopper: Sweet Indulgence Gift Basket

If you want to “wow” mom, then our Sweet Indulgence Gift Basket might be the best Mother’s Day gift we can offer.

Packed with all-butter Highlanders, Mini Shortbread Fingers, Petticoat Tails, and other sweet, piquant treats like Salted Caramel and Milk Chocolate Chunk Shortbread and Stem Ginger Cookies, these gift baskets are loaded with treats that will delight any preference.

Adorned with a decorative ribbon and ready-to-go in a reusable basket, all you need is a card and your Mother’s Day gift is covered!

A Small but Cute Token of Appreciation: London Bus Tin

These adorable London Bus Tins are ready to roll with all-butter Mini Shortbread Fingers, couched in a reusable, collectible double-decker bus tin that’s lovely on its own as a decorative accent for the kitchen, but which has practical uses, too! Keep it after the shortbread’s gone to arrange and categorize small keepsakes, or just as a tea tin!

The All-in-One: Cozy Comforts Gift Basket

If mom loves tea and cookies, then this is the gift. Walker’s Cozy Comforts Gift Baskets contain a thoughtfully curated assortment of both Walker’s Shortbread Cookies and Twinings Tea. They’re full of Shortbread Fingers, Triangles, and Highlands, along with Lady Grey, English Breakfast, and Peppermint Vanilla Tea.

This is a lovely Mother’s Day gift you can enjoy together right out of the gate. Nothing pairs as wonderfully with Walker’s as a cup of tea, and nothing makes for good times and reminiscences like such a pairing. Slow down and make memories together - with this thoughtful gift.

(For tea lovers, our Afternoon Tea in a Box is another great Mother’s Day gift, too!)

For Those with Gluten Sensitivities: Gluten-Free Gift Bag

These Gluten-Free Gift Bags are not just great as Mother’s Day gifts, they’re also perfect for anyone with Celiac or other gluten sensitivities.

Carefully curated, each bag contains three delicious selections from our broader catalog: all-butter gluten- free Shortbread Rounds, Chocolate Chip Shortbread, and Ginger & Lemon Shortbread.

Not only are these sweet treats thoughtful gifts for anyone with a gluten sensitivity, but they’re packaged with a reusable Walker’s Tote Bag - a lovely reusable addition on its own, but even more thoughtful if the recipient lives in a state where single-use plastic bags are no longer allowed!

Edinburgh Castle Shortbread Assortment

A lovely gift for anyone that appreciates the traditional sights, scenes, and of course flavors of Scotland, these Edinburgh Castle Shortbread Assortments make a lovely treat - and not just for Mother’s Day!

Each comes with 10 rounds, 10 ovals, and 10 fingers, beautifully couched in an elegant, durable magnetic box arrayed in tartan and sporting an image of Edinburgh Castle, in many ways an icon of the Spirit of Scotland.

For the Dog Lover: Scottie Dog Post Tin

Is mom a dog lover? Who isn’t! Either way, the best gift for your mom might be one of our Scottie Dog Post Box Tins.

Adorably packaged in a reusable tin that showcases scottie dogs and a post mail theme, these are full of all-butter Shortbread Rounds. It’s a must-have for both dog lovers and shortbread enthusiasts, and the tins have plenty of uses even after the treasures inside have all been eaten up!

(By the way, our Scottie Dog Shortbread Tins and our Scottie Dog Shortbread Gift Bags are also great Mother’s Day gifts for dog lovers, and are full of Scottie Dog Shortbread!)

For the Chocolate Lover: Salted Caramel and Milk Chocolate Chunk Shortbread

Is mom a chocolate lover? Then you can’t miss a chance to get her a box of Salted Caramel and Milk Chocolate Chunk Shortbread.

All-butter shortbread and delectable chunks of milk chocolate are married in this fusion of delectable tastes that will make a wonderful Mother’s Day delight.

For Dyed-in-the-Wool Walker’s Fan: Our Best Seller Assortment

Our Best Seller Assortment brings together the best sellers of Walker’s Shortbread, all bundled together conveniently. Each one contains Shortbread Fingers, Highlanders, Rounds, and Assorted Shortbread along with Vanilla Shortbread and Chocolate Chip Shortbread.

It’s the best of the best, a cross-sectional savory delight of everything that makes Walker’s Shortbread a treat that’s been cherished for 125 years.

As an Add-on Token of Appreciation: Shortbread Fingers

Need a little something to give with a card or as an accessory to a larger gift? Get a box of Walker’s Shortbread Fingers, which are simple but delightful and make a lovely add-on. They’re sure to be appreciated!

Making Memories with Walker’s Mother’s Day Gifts

Whichever of these gifts you think your mom will appreciate the most, there’s one sure way to get extra mileage out of what is already a delightful gift - experiment with, and discover new surprises, through our collection of Shortbread Recipes.

Make memories even sweeter this Mother’s Day by giving a thoughtful gift of Walker’s and then experimenting from our recipes collection which contains classics like Millionaire’s Shortbread plus both sweet and savory treats - as well as drinks.

Go ahead. Get your mom a little something sweet for Mother’s Day and make even more memories with some of our recipes.

And, while you’re here, don’t miss a chance to check out our previous “Shortbread 6 Ways for Mom” and “Host the Perfect Mother’s Day Tea Party” posts. The latter is especially useful for inspiration if you give one of our Mother’s Day gifts with tea.