New Christmassy biscuits have been spotted at Lidl and the festive treats have divided the nation.
A social media post by the food blog Newfoodsuk has garnered lots of attention for Lidl's Tower Gate Festive Creams. the supermarket's Christmassy take on custard creams.
Flavours include Mince Pie, Gingerbread and After Dinner Mint, and according to the food blog they are "absolutely outstanding". However, some Lidl shoppers are unsure.
One social media user rejoiced: Errrm, yes, yes and yes!" Another joined in, describing the new creamy concoctions as a "need".
One delighted Lidl customer rejoiced: 'Errrm, yes, yes and yes!'
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A third stated: "Absolutely and most definitely a yes from me." Another commented: "Ooh!! Will need to keep an eye out for those!"
The comments section was flooded with delighted customers. One joked that they "screamed in festive biscuit". Another said: "I need some of these."
Shoppers are already planning their next trips to the supermarket. A Lidl shopper stated: "I am getting some of those tomorrow - nice with a cup of coffee."
Another seconded this: "I've been wanting to go Lidl. I'll check on pay day."
One delighted shopper practically dropped what they were doing to get their hands on the festive treat. They said: "I’m actually considering leaving the house now to go and buy some. I need these."
In the comments, one biscuit enthusiast reached out to another stating: "Get these for your office and they’ll love you!"
"I've got a Lidl at the end of the road and never go in, guess I will be now!," said one festive biscuit fan.
But others weren't too happy with the festive varieties and expressed their desire to stick with the original custard flavour.
One fan of the classic custard cream warned Lidl: "Stop messing with our custard creams - I’m so serious right now." Another shopper agreed: "They are messing with the creams now!"
A mince pie fan commented: "Respect mince pies for being what they are: pies. Don't need mince flavour things."
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'I've got a Lidl at the end of the road and never go in, guess I will be now!'
PA IMAGESA third simply stated: "Absolutely not!" One shopper declared: "They look lame. It's a no from me."
Some were left confused by Lidl's Festive Creams. Multiple social media users admitted they weren't "too sure how to feel about these".
Several supermarkets are getting into the festive spirit a month early. Asda has introduced new crisps with a festive nod and shoppers can't wait to try them.
Marks & Spencer has also unveiled three seasonal additions to its viral cookie range as fans confirm they are "unreal".
