A round tin of The Wee Hours Scottish Bakery Shortbread Cookies sits on a rustic wooden table with two broken cookies in front, surrounded by thistles and a plaid cloth against a dark stone wall.

Authentic Scottish Shortbread, Handmade in Minnesota

Premium ingredients • Baked fresh to order
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Whole Ingredients

Made from Scratch

Every order of shortbread cookies is made just for you. Explore each of our flavors, from fresh citrus to delicate sweet root spice. Every bite is an experience.

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The Perfect Gift for Every Occasion

Looking for a gift that's thoughtful and unforgettable? Our handcrafted Scottish shortbread is baked in small batches using traditional recipes and premium ingredients. Perfect for holidays, client appreciation, birthdays, weddings, and hostess gifts. Each tin of cookies delivers a taste of Scotland with gourmet flavor and timeless charm. Share a gift that's made to be savored and remembered long after the last crumb.

Loved by Customers

★★★★★

I have only been lucky enough so far to sample the Traditional and Dark Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies. My intent was to divide into smaller batches and share with a few friends. Well the few friends turned into just one group - including a native Scotsman (also loved them naturally) and the rest were devoured at home!!

Loren C.

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★★★★★

The goodies from this bakery are simply elegant and delicious! We found out about the bakery from a local Facebook post and have just placed our 3rd order and will be lifetime customers!

Christa H.

Verified Customer

★★★★★

From one Scot to another : Exquisite cookies! Wonderful and perfect texture. I especially love the subtle lemon flavor shortbread. The delivery was exactly as promised, and I will be a repeat customer. Not sure how many cookies I will be willing to share.

Marcia S.

Verified Customer

★★★★★

This was the perfect birthday gift to give my lovely Scottish wife that wee taste of home that she's always craving. My wife and her friends absolutely loved the shortbread, scones, and Banoffee Tart...we shall return!

Mike G.

Verified Customer

★★★★★

I highly recommend Wee Hours. We ordered from Wee Hours for Christmas and the desserts were fantastic. Chef John was very kind and responsive, quickly answering my questions by email. I'm looking forward to ordering more treats in the future.

Pooja D.

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Wheat Free Shortbread

Gluten Free

Crafted with high-quality ingredients, these sweet treats offer the classic shortbread experience without the gluten, making them an irresistible snack for everyone to enjoy.

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Fresh desserts delivered in the Twin Cities metro area

Made with heritage

A little taste of home

From Scotland to Minnesota, our story is baked into every golden crumb.

Chef John in the bakery
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Meet Chef John

Every batch begins with a love of simple ingredients, thoughtful craft, and the people gathered around the table.

Landscape of the Isle of Skye
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Inspired by Skye

Wild coastlines, open skies, and the quiet beauty of the Isle of Skye are part of the feeling we bring to every tin.

Handwritten family baking recipe
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A recipe worth keeping

Our grandmother's recipe is the heart of it all: buttery, tender, and made to be shared with someone special.

Warm bakery scene at dawn
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The wee hours

The name is a nod to those early, peaceful hours when the ovens glow and the day's first bakes begin.

Hands shaping handmade shortbread dough
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Made by hand

We roll, cut, bake, and pack each batch with care, keeping the small details that make handmade baking feel so personal.

Scottish-inspired shortbread tins made in Minnesota
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Scottish heart, Minnesota hands

Today, we bake in Minnesota with the same generous spirit: honoring Scottish roots while making something beautiful for neighbors near and far.

Authentic Scottish Shortbread

Buttery, melt-in-your mouth perfection crafted with time-honored recipes from the Scottish Highlands.