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Lowrey Butter Cookies are made in New Zealand and presented as a polished New Zealand food gift.
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Made in New Zealand.
Made to be given.
Made to be given.
Lowrey Butter Cookies are New Zealand-made butter cookies presented in distinctive red gift tins. Each flavour uses New Zealand cultured butter and its own balanced recipe, creating a delicate, fine, fragile and melt-in-the-mouth texture.
Lowrey Butter Cookies are made in New Zealand with New Zealand cultured butter and packed in round red gift tins. Original uses 42% cultured butter, while the other flavours have their own recipes and butter percentages. Each tin contains one flavour, and the cookies are intended to be delicate, fine, fragile and melt-in-the-mouth rather than hard or heavily crunchy.
Key information
Lowrey Butter Cookies at a glance
Made in
New Zealand
Butter
New Zealand cultured butter
Original
42% New Zealand cultured butter
Texture
Delicate, fine, fragile and melt-in-the-mouth
Flavours
Original, Coffee, Chocolate, Matcha, Raspberry and Black Sesame
Packaging
One flavour per round red gift tin
The product
What are Lowrey Butter Cookies?
Lowrey Butter Cookies are a New Zealand-made butter cookie range developed for gifting, sharing and thoughtful food presentation. They are packed in round red metal tins and available as individual tins, same-flavour value packs and fixed multi-flavour gift sets.
Lowrey is not designed as a hard, dry or heavily crunchy biscuit. Its signature style is finer and more delicate: a butter-rich cookie with a fragile structure that breaks gently and melts smoothly in the mouth.
The range can suit family gifts, host gifts, birthdays, festive occasions, client gifts, staff gifts, corporate hampers, New Zealand food souvenirs and gifts for family or friends overseas.
For a broader introduction to New Zealand cookies, butter cookies, souvenirs and food gifts, read our New Zealand Cookies Guide .
Four defining choices
What makes Lowrey different?
Cultured butter
New Zealand cultured butter gives the range a fuller dairy aroma and a rounded butter-forward finish.
Delicate structure
The complete recipe and production process create a fine, fragile and melt-in-the-mouth crumb.
Gift-ready tins
Each flavour is packed in a distinctive red tin that can be presented without elaborate additional wrapping.
Butter and flavour
Why does Lowrey use New Zealand cultured butter?
Cultured butter is made from cream that is cultured before it is churned into butter. This process can create a fuller dairy aroma, a rounder flavour and a more developed finish than standard sweet-cream butter.
This matters in butter cookies because the butter is one of the main flavours in the recipe. When a cookie does not rely on thick icing, fillings or strong spices, the character of the butter becomes easier to taste.
Lowrey uses cultured butter primarily for flavour and aroma. It is not used as the basis for unverified claims about probiotics, digestion, immunity, vitamin K2, CLA or omega-3.
Butter contributes richness, aroma and flavour release, but it does not create the Lowrey texture by itself. Flour, corn starch, icing sugar, moisture, mixing, shaping, baking and cooling all contribute to the final structure.
Recipe accuracy
Does every Lowrey flavour contain 42% butter?
No. The 42% figure belongs specifically to Lowrey Original Butter Cookies.
Important: 42% means that butter represents 42% of the Original cookie recipe by weight. It does not mean that the butter itself contains only 42% milk fat.
Coffee, Chocolate, Matcha, Raspberry and Black Sesame use their own recipes. Their butter percentages and flavour-specific ingredients differ because coffee, cocoa, tea, fruit and sesame affect the dough differently.
| Flavour | Confirmed butter information | Recipe note |
|---|---|---|
| Original | 42% New Zealand cultured butter | The clearest butter-focused expression of the range. |
| Coffee | 44% New Zealand cultured butter | Balanced with coffee flavour and aroma. |
| Chocolate | Flavour-specific recipe | Made with Dutch cocoa for a richer chocolate profile. |
| Matcha | Flavour-specific recipe | Balanced with Shizuoka matcha. |
| Raspberry | 41% New Zealand cultured butter | Includes freeze-dried raspberry. |
| Black Sesame | 36% New Zealand cultured butter | Includes a substantial amount of black sesame. |
Product recipes may be updated. The current product page and product label should be treated as the final source for flavour-specific ingredients and percentages.
Ingredients
Do all Lowrey flavours use the same ingredient list?
No. Each flavour has its own recipe.
Original has the simplest and most butter-focused ingredient profile. Coffee, Chocolate, Matcha, Raspberry and Black Sesame include additional flavour-specific ingredients that affect aroma, colour, dough behaviour and final texture.
| Product type | Recipe approach | What customers should know |
|---|---|---|
| Original | A simple butter-led recipe containing New Zealand cultured butter, wheat flour, corn starch, icing sugar and salt. | Original presents the cultured-butter character of Lowrey most clearly. |
| Flavoured varieties | Each variety includes flavour-specific ingredients in addition to the core cookie structure. | Coffee, cocoa, matcha, raspberry and black sesame naturally require different formulations. |
Lowrey Butter Cookies are made without egg and without artificial preservatives. Customers with allergies should still read the current product label and allergen statement before purchase or consumption.
Intended texture
Delicate does not mean soft-baked
Lowrey Butter Cookies are not American-style soft or chewy cookies. They are fully baked butter cookies with a fine, short and fragile structure.
They may soften quickly once eaten, but the most accurate description is:
Delicate, fine, fragile and melt-in-the-mouth rather than hard, dry or heavily crunchy.
This structure is also why some movement or breakage can occur during handling and long-distance delivery. The same fine structure that makes the cookies melt easily also makes them less resistant to impact.
The collection
Six Lowrey Butter Cookie flavours
Each Lowrey tin contains one flavour. Fixed multi-flavour gift packs combine separate single-flavour tins rather than mixing different cookies inside one tin.
Original
Classic starting point
A clean cultured-butter aroma, balanced sweetness and delicate finish. Original uses 42% New Zealand cultured butter.
View Original
Coffee
Smooth and aromatic
A deeper roasted aroma that pairs naturally with coffee, tea, office sharing and afternoon refreshments.
View Coffee
Chocolate
Rich cocoa profile
Dutch cocoa adds familiar chocolate depth while retaining the delicate Lowrey butter cookie structure.
View Chocolate
Matcha
Refined tea character
Shizuoka matcha contributes green tea aroma, colour and a gently bitter finish.
View Matcha
Raspberry
Bright fruit notes
Freeze-dried raspberry brings concentrated fruit aroma, natural colour and a balanced sweet-tart finish.
View Raspberry
Black Sesame
Toasted and distinctive
Black sesame creates a deeper toasted profile for recipients who enjoy a less conventional flavour.
View Black SesameFlavour selection
Which Lowrey flavour should you choose?
For a first Lowrey order
Choose Original. It presents the cultured-butter character most clearly and has broad gifting appeal.
For coffee or tea lovers
Choose Coffee for roasted aroma or Matcha for a refined green tea character.
For a familiar crowd-pleaser
Choose Chocolate for a recognisable cocoa flavour suited to family sharing and dessert gifting.
For something more distinctive
Choose Raspberry for bright fruit notes or Black Sesame for a toasted profile.
Pack formats
Single tins and multi-tin gift packs
The Lowrey Butter Cookies Collection includes several ways to buy:
- Single-flavour tins: one red tin containing one flavour.
- Same-flavour value packs: several tins of the same flavour.
- Fixed multi-flavour gift packs: several separate tins in a clearly listed flavour combination.
Multi-flavour packs are not random. Included flavours are shown in the product title, images and description. Lowrey does not mix several flavours together inside one tin.
Gifting
Made for gifting, sharing and sending overseas
Lowrey Butter Cookie tins are designed for occasions where the food and presentation both matter.
- Family and host gifts
- Birthdays and thank-you gifts
- Christmas, New Year and seasonal gifting
- Client and staff appreciation
- Corporate hampers and business gifts
- New Zealand food souvenirs
- Gifts for overseas family and friends
For larger business quantities, visit Corporate Gifting .
Packaging
Why use a metal gift tin?
The round red tin is part of Lowrey’s presentation, but it also has a practical role.
- It gives the product a polished, gift-ready appearance.
- It provides more external support than a soft bag.
- The tight-fitting lid can be closed again after opening.
- The tin can be kept and reused after the cookies are finished.
A rigid tin helps protect delicate cookies, but it cannot make a fragile cookie completely resistant to impact. Some movement or breakage may still occur during courier handling or travel.
The tin protects the gift.
The recipe defines the cookie.
The recipe defines the cookie.
Product dimensions
Tin size, weight and piece count
Lowrey Butter Cookie tins are approximately 20 cm in diameter and 5 cm high.
Most flavours are packed at 430 g, while Black Sesame is packed at 360 g. Piece count varies according to flavour, shape and normal production variation, but a tin commonly contains approximately 35–45 cookies.
Always check the current product listing and label for the exact net weight and product details before ordering.
Product care
Shelf life and storage
| Situation | Recommended guidance |
|---|---|
| Unopened | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture. Unopened shelf life is approximately nine months. |
| After opening | Press the lid firmly back into place and enjoy within approximately four weeks. |
| Freezing | The sealed tin may be placed inside a suitable protective bag and frozen for up to approximately 12 months. |
| Before gifting | Check the best-before date, keep the tin sealed and avoid leaving it in a hot vehicle or damp environment. |
The current product label should always be treated as the final source for best-before and storage information.
Delivery
Can Lowrey Butter Cookies be sent overseas?
Lowrey offers delivery within New Zealand and international delivery to many destinations.
Shipping services, delivery times, promotional thresholds and destination restrictions can change, so current checkout information and the shipping policy should be reviewed before ordering.
International recipients may also be responsible for customs duties, taxes, identification requirements or import procedures in their own country or region.
Read the current Shipping Policy .
Buying Lowrey
Where can you buy Lowrey Butter Cookies?
The available range can be purchased from the official Lowrey Foods online store. Selected products may also be available through New Zealand retail and travel-retail locations, depending on current stock and location.
The official online collection is the most reliable place to compare current flavours, pack formats, availability and delivery options.
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Find the right Lowrey gift tin
Explore six single-flavour butter cookie tins, same-flavour value packs and fixed multi-flavour gift sets made for thoughtful New Zealand gifting.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Lowrey Butter Cookies?
Lowrey Butter Cookies are New Zealand-made butter cookies made with New Zealand cultured butter and presented in round red gift tins.
Are Lowrey Butter Cookies made in New Zealand?
Yes. Lowrey Butter Cookies are made in New Zealand.
What butter does Lowrey use?
Lowrey Butter Cookies use New Zealand cultured butter. Culturing the cream helps develop a fuller dairy aroma and more rounded butter flavour.
Does every Lowrey flavour contain 42% butter?
No. The 42% figure applies to Original. Coffee, Chocolate, Matcha, Raspberry and Black Sesame have their own recipes and butter percentages.
Do all Lowrey flavours use the same ingredients?
No. Each flavour has its own recipe. Coffee, cocoa, matcha, raspberry and black sesame require different flavour-specific ingredients and recipe balances.
Are Lowrey Butter Cookies crunchy?
They are not designed to be hard or heavily crunchy. Their intended texture is delicate, fine, fragile and melt-in-the-mouth.
Why do Lowrey Butter Cookies break easily?
Their fine and fragile structure creates the intended melt-in-the-mouth texture, but it also makes them more vulnerable to impact and rough handling.
What flavours are available?
The core range includes Original, Coffee, Chocolate, Matcha, Raspberry and Black Sesame, subject to current availability.
Are different flavours mixed inside one tin?
No. Each tin contains one flavour. Fixed multi-flavour gift packs combine several separate single-flavour tins.
Do Lowrey Butter Cookies contain egg or artificial preservatives?
Lowrey Butter Cookies are made without egg and without artificial preservatives. Customers with allergies should still read the current product label and allergen statement.
How long do Lowrey Butter Cookies last?
Unopened shelf life is approximately nine months when stored correctly. After opening, reseal the tin and enjoy the cookies within approximately four weeks.
How large is a Lowrey Butter Cookie tin?
A tin is approximately 20 cm in diameter and 5 cm high. Piece count varies, but a tin commonly contains approximately 35–45 cookies.
Can Lowrey Butter Cookies be shipped internationally?
International delivery is available to many destinations. Current services, rates, thresholds and restrictions should be checked at checkout.
Are Lowrey Butter Cookies suitable for corporate gifting?
Yes. The gift-ready tins can suit client gifts, staff appreciation, corporate hampers, events and gifts for overseas business partners.
Product recipes, weights, availability, shipping services and packaging details may be updated. Always review the current product page, product label and checkout information before ordering or consuming.