Assorted

Assorted Collection: A Curated Expression of All-butter Shortbread

An assortment is more than variety. It is a reflection of balance, intention, and craft brought together in one place. Our Assorted Collection gathers the defining flavours of Mary Macleod’s Shortbread, allowing each butter cookie to stand on its own while contributing to a larger, harmonious whole. Rooted in traditional Scottish shortbread techniques and guided by an unwavering commitment to pure creamery butter, this collection offers a layered experience built on a singular foundation.
From The Classic to Chocolate Crunch, from Dutch Chocolate to Maple Crunch, each selection represents a distinct interpretation of small-batch shortbread. Together, they reveal how far a simple recipe can travel when handled with care.

A Foundation in Tradition

Every assortment begins with the same essential principle: authentic shortbread is built on butter. Our all-butter shortbread base defines the character of every cookie in the collection. Gently mixed, shaped with precision, and baked low and slow, each butter cookie develops a tender crumb and balanced richness that anchors the flavour variations that follow.
The Classic remains the reference point. It embodies traditional shortbread cookies at their purest, offering a clean finish and delicate texture that reflects disciplined technique. In an assorted collection, it acts as the centre of gravity, reminding us that simplicity, when executed properly, requires no embellishment.

Layered With Contrast and Depth

Where The Classic provides clarity, Chocolate Crunch introduces contrast. Carefully folded chocolate pieces bring texture and dimension while preserving the integrity of the shortbread base. The result is a butter cookie that moves between softness and crispness, creating variation without disrupting balance.
Dutch Chocolate deepens the experience further. Cocoa infused directly into the dough produces a darker crumb and more intense flavour profile. Reinforced with chocolate pieces, this double chocolate shortbread offers richness layered thoughtfully rather than excessively. Within the assortment, it provides depth and intensity, complementing the lighter expressions while maintaining the same structural discipline.
Together, these chocolate variations demonstrate how shortbread can evolve while remaining grounded in traditional technique.

A Distinctly Canadian Note

Maple Crunch adds a uniquely Canadian perspective to the assortment. Real Canadian maple syrup integrates gently into the all-butter dough, lending warmth without overwhelming the structure. A measured crunch introduces texture that complements the tender interior, reinforcing rather than competing with the crumb.
In the context of the Assorted Collection, Maple Crunch brings subtle sweetness and regional identity. It speaks to heritage not only through method, but through ingredient choice. The maple note is restrained, allowing the butter-forward character to remain central while offering a flavour that feels rooted and familiar.

Crafted for Sharing

An assorted collection invites comparison, conversation, and shared moments. It allows each butter cookie to reveal its personality while highlighting the consistency that unites them. Whether served at gatherings, offered as a thoughtful gift, or enjoyed alongside tea or coffee, the range encourages exploration without excess.
The interplay between tender crumb, measured sweetness, chocolate depth, and maple warmth creates a rhythm within the assortment. No single flavour overwhelms the others. Instead, they coexist within a carefully curated structure built on small-batch shortbread principles.
This harmony is intentional. Variety does not replace tradition. It extends it.

Heritage, Expressed in Full

The Assorted Collection captures the full expression of Mary Macleod’s all-butter philosophy. Each flavour reflects the same commitment to ingredient integrity, disciplined technique, and respect for traditional Scottish shortbread recipes. What changes is nuance, texture, and emphasis, not foundation.
When experienced together, these handcrafted shortbread cookies reveal the breadth possible within a simple formula. They demonstrate that a single butter cookie base, treated with skill and patience, can support both clarity and complexity.
In this collection, heritage is not a single flavour. It is the thread that binds them all.