Custom biscuit boxes are printed cartons or rigid gift boxes sized to hold biscuits, shortbread and other crisp baked goods without cracking them. TBPB makes them to your dimensions with no minimum order, and if you bring a written quote for the same specs we will beat it.
Where biscuits actually break
A biscuit rarely breaks because the outer carton is weak. It breaks because it slides, and then it rubs against the biscuit next to it. A box that is a quarter inch too big in any direction will do more damage in transit than a thinner board that fits tightly. So the first job is the fit, and the second is deciding whether the biscuits need to be held apart.
For stacked round biscuits, a sleeve-style tray or a tight paperboard wall around the stack is usually enough. For delicate pieces like filled sandwich biscuits, thin shortbread fingers or anything iced, a molded or die-cut paperboard divider keeps each piece in its own slot. That adds a part to the build, but it is cheaper than refunding a cracked order.
Folding carton or rigid box
Most biscuit lines run as folding cartons: a tuck top, a cookie box with a window, or a straight tuck carton on a retail shelf. Paperboard in the 16 to 24 point range prints well in CMYK and folds clean, and a window patch lets the buyer see the product. If the biscuits are an oily recipe, ask us about a grease-resistant liner or an inner bag, because butter will mark plain uncoated board over time.
Rigid boxes make sense for gifting, hampers and seasonal boxes that replace the tin, where the box is half the gift. They cost more to produce and ship heavier, so we only suggest them when the product price supports it. If you sell pastries and baked sweets alongside biscuits, our pastry boxes and brownie boxes use the same board families and can share artwork.
How to size the box
Measure the stack or tray of biscuits as it will sit in the box: length, width and height. Add about 1/8 inch of clearance per side for a folding carton, a little more if you use a bag or wrapper inside. Send those numbers and we draw the dieline to match. Guessing from a competitor’s standard size is how people end up with a box that rattles.
Print and finish
Full-colour CMYK covers most brands. If your logo colour has to match exactly, ask for a Pantone match. Aqueous or matte coating protects the print from handling, soft-touch lamination gives a dry, velvety feel, and foil or spot UV on the logo suits gift lines. Kraft board suits a rustic look, though bright colours print duller on it than on white board.
- Styles: tuck top, window carton, sleeve and tray, rigid lid-and-base
- Board: paperboard folding carton, kraft, rigid chipboard wrap
- Inserts: paperboard dividers, die-cut trays, molded fibre
- Print: CMYK, Pantone match, matte or gloss coating, soft-touch, foil, spot UV, embossing
- Quantity: no minimum order, from a single sample box upward
Food labelling is your responsibility. Ingredients, allergens, net weight and any claims have to follow the rules for your product and state, and we print the artwork you supply. Check anything about food-contact requirements with your own regulatory adviser before you order.
Next step
Send the biscuit dimensions, the quantity (even one) and the style you have in mind. We draw the dieline, quote it, and can ship a plain sample first. Browse the rest of our custom food boxes if you are building a full bakery range.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for custom biscuit boxes?
There is no minimum order. You can order one sample box to test the fit or ten thousand for a full launch, and the price-beat guarantee applies at any quantity.
How do I stop biscuits breaking inside the box?
Size the box tightly, then add a paperboard divider or tray for fragile or filled biscuits. Loose space is what causes cracking, so a snug fit matters more than heavy board.
What board is best for biscuit boxes?
Most retail biscuit cartons use paperboard around 16 to 24 point with a matte or aqueous coating. Gift sets suit rigid chipboard wrapped in printed paper, which holds shape and feels weightier.
Can biscuit boxes have a window?
Yes. A die-cut window patched with clear film lets shoppers see the biscuits. It works best on a tuck top or sleeve, and the dieline accounts for the film so print stays clear of the cut.
How do I get the right size?
Measure the stacked or trayed biscuits and add about 1/8 inch per side for a folding carton. Send us the numbers and we draw the dieline, so you are not guessing from a stock size.
Are your biscuit boxes food safe?
We print your artwork on paperboard and do not make food-safety claims for you. If the biscuits touch the board, use an inner bag or liner and confirm contact requirements with your regulatory adviser.
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