For exactly one shortbread finger per wrapper, Walker’s lists a 20g finger in cases of 240 and a 35g finger in display boxes of 40. Dean’s lists an individually wrapped 17g finger in cases of approximately 80, though its listing marked that case unavailable. If a portable portion of several mini fingers will do, Walker’s Wee Shorties come in a 6 × 25g multipack; check the quantity and ingredients of the format you choose.
If you want to take one portion without opening a shared packet, decide whether that means exactly one finger or simply a small pack you can carry. A case of individually wrapped fingers may be more than you need for one outing.
For handouts, count the individual wrappers as well as the biscuits. Walker’s lists cases of 240 single 20g fingers and boxes of 40 single 35g fingers; Dean’s lists approximately 80 individually wrapped 17g fingers per case. Keep the packaging available so people can check ingredients.
Check the label on the exact biscuit being supplied rather than treating shortbread recipes as interchangeable. Walker’s and Dean’s listed fingers contain wheat and milk ingredients, and Walker’s says its single-finger formats may also contain nuts.
Start with the number of biscuits in each wrapper, then check the outer-pack quantity, ingredients and storage instructions against your plans.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Biscuits per wrapper | Check the biscuit count inside each wrapper, not just the portion weight. Walker’s Shortbread lists one finger in each 20g or 35g packet; the Walker’s Wee Shorties 6 × 25g listing describes portions of mini fingers, not one finger per portion. | I want to carry or hand out exactly one biscuit without opening a shared packet. If several mini fingers in one portion are fine, a multipack is another format to consider. |
| Outer-pack quantity | Compare the number of portions you will use with the pack count. Walker’s Shortbread lists 240 packets for its 20g finger and 40 for its 35g finger; Dean’s lists approximately 80 packets of 17g fingers and marked that case unavailable on its listing. | For one attendee, I would rather check the quantity before buying a case. For a planned handout, I need enough separately wrapped portions for the people being served. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label for the exact product. Walker’s Shortbread and Dean’s list wheat and milk ingredients in these fingers; Walker’s also warns that nuts may be present. Dean’s published recipe includes vegetable margarine as well as butter. | If I am sharing biscuits, I need recipients to be able to check the ingredients of the ones I provide. I cannot assume that two shortbread brands use the same recipe. |
| Storage | Follow the chosen pack’s instructions. Walker’s Shortbread says to keep its single fingers in a cool, dry place. For its 125g mini-finger bag, M&S says to keep it away from sunlight and use an airtight container after opening. | I need a place to hold the biscuits before they are eaten or distributed, particularly if a shared bag will be opened. |
Walker’s Wee Shorties are listed as 6 × 25g portions of mini fingers. That format does not meet a requirement for exactly one biscuit in each wrapper.
Check both the biscuit count per portion and the number of portions in the outer pack before choosing it for individual handouts.
The documented individually wrapped fingers come in outer quantities of 240, 40 or approximately 80 packets, depending on the product. The number you need for an event may differ substantially from the amount in one case.
Count the people you plan to serve and check the current case quantity and availability before ordering.
Dean’s published finger ingredients include vegetable margarine as well as butter, while Walker’s lists butter and warns that nuts may be present. The distinction matters when someone needs to inspect particular ingredients.
Use the current label for the exact biscuit supplied and keep its packaging available when sharing it.
These brand listings illustrate different pack formats; a brand name alone does not establish how many biscuits are in each wrapper.
Walker’s Shortbread lists individually wrapped single fingers in 20g and 35g sizes, as well as a separate Wee Shorties 6 × 25g multipack of mini fingers.
Dean’s lists a foodservice case of approximately 80 individually wrapped 17g shortbread fingers.
M&S lists a 125g bag of mini shortbread fingers among its other shortbread formats.
The Waitrose shortbread range lists own-label fingers and mini shortbread alongside Walker’s Wee Shorties 6 × 25g multipack.
Tesco’s listed range includes 165g Tesco Finest shortbread fingers and other packs.
These options are a 25g Island Bakery shortbread and a 146g Daliyuan hazelnut shortbread pack. If your festival plan calls for exactly one finger per wrapper, check that format on the product packaging before buying.
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The 25g size is worth considering for one person’s snack. Check whether it contains exactly one finger in its own wrapper if that matters for your plans, and read the current label for wheat and milk.
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This 146g pack is an option if you do not require one individually wrapped finger. Check the biscuit count and wrapping format before planning portions, and read the label if wheat, peanuts, soya or hazelnuts are a concern.
Not necessarily. Walker’s Shortbread specifies one finger in each packet of its 20g and 35g single-finger products, while its Wee Shorties 6 × 25g listing describes portions of mini fingers. Check the biscuit count inside each wrapper, not only its weight.
The Walker’s and Dean’s single fingers are listed as wrapped biscuits that can be eaten without cooking. Follow the storage instructions for the product you choose before serving it.
No. The listed Walker’s and Dean’s single fingers contain wheat and milk ingredients, and Walker’s says nuts may also be present. Check the current packaging of the exact item against the person’s requirements.
Keep the exact product packaging available so people can inspect its ingredients. Food Standards Agency guidance dated 4 September 2026 for community and charity events in England, Wales and Northern Ireland says food provided should be safe to eat and sets out ingredient and emphasised-allergen labelling requirements for prepacked and prepacked-for-direct-sale food. Check which requirements apply to how your event supplies the biscuits.