Luxury chocolate brand puts Scottish twist on new range – and fans are loving it
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LUXURY chocolate makers Lindt have designed a sweet treat with a Scottish twish - shortbread.
Scots are going absolutely mad after discovering the rare Lindor flavour hitting the shelves – and it features an ingredient close to the country's heart.
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Lindt's Chocolates are now using shortbread
The Swiss chocolate maker is renowned for its diverse flavours and vibrant packaging, and has recently launched a distinctive flavour drawing inspiration from the beloved Scottish biscuit.
The chocolate boxes have been found in high street retailers, and enthusiasts are thrilled to snap them up.
The limited edition delights arrive in a rich purple wrapper and co-ordinating box and take their cue from the humble shortbread.
Lindt devotees are so captivated by the new launch, they've pledged to load up their shopping trolleys straight away before the goodies disappear.
It is just one of a number of experimental new flavours the company has launched in recent months.
A post uploaded on New Foods UK recently got fans buzzing, and sent them dashing to share their reactions.
The post stated: 'New Limited Edition Shortbread Lindor!
'Milk chocolate with shortbread pieces and a smooth melting filling!
'These are incredible, now available at Lindt stores.'
The limited-edition flavour won't stick around indefinitely so if you fancy a box, you'll need to move quickly.
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The delights are being sold at £5.50 per 100g and have been characterised as 'milk chocolate truffles with shortbread pieces and a smooth melting filling'.
As soon as the Lindt shortbread special went on sale, chocolate fans reacted in their droves.
One person enthused: 'Love this flavour!'
Meanwhile another added: 'Would have to try one. I love chocolate and I love shortbread, but not really keen on chocolate shortbread.'
'I'm going to need to stock up on these,' one person penned.
Another remarked: 'Oh my, will have to look out for these.'
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