Mars revives chocolate classic just in time for Christmas – as thrilled shoppers say ‘I might DIE if I don’t have this’

SWEET treat lovers are thrilled to discover this chocolate classic is getting a revival just in time for Christmas.

Shoppers are flocking to Iceland to get their hands on a new confectionary before it sells out.

Mars Wrigley has announced the launch of a new take well-loved product to be sold in Iceland - Milky Way Dessert Cups.

The sweet treats were discontinued by Mars Wrigley back in 2022.

Eagle-eyed shoppers locked eyes with them earlier this year in both Home Bargains and B&M.

And now, retailer Iceland have started stocking the treats again.

Posting a photo of the new Milky Way chocolates, Facebook group Newfoodsuk wrote: "Brand new MilkyWay Dessert Cups from Iceland Foods.

The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including M&Ms, Snickers, Skittles and of course Mars bars.

Milky Way fans have already been treated to the return of a discontinued favourite in 2024.

Milky Way Crispy Rolls were discontinued by Mars Wrigley back in 2022, but earlier this year were spotted in both Home Bargains and B&M.

Posting a photo of the new Milky Way chocolates, Newfoodsuk said: "Brand new MilkyWay Dessert Cups from Iceland Foods.

"Yes, they are indeed as good as they sound, can’t go wrong with these!!

"These will deffo be a Christmas Day nibble for sure!!"

Fans of the original Malteaser Desert cups were devastated to see them removed from the shelves but rushed to social media after the latest announcement.

One Facebook user said: "Loved the Butterkist and Malteaser Dessert cups you've done previously was gutted when they discontinued them.

"Hope these ones are just as good can't wait to try them."

Another added: "Definitely getting these for Christmas."

A third user tagged a pal and joked: "Another to add to the watchlist please, I’m going to be as big as a house if you find everything I tag you in."

The post racked up hundreds of likes, comments and shares with chocolate fanatatics eager to try out the new treat.

The Milky Way Desert Cups consist of hite chocolate flavour cups filled with malted dark chocolate whipped cream, with mini chocolate stars to decorate.

It comes as B&M shoppers also went wild for a new twist on the Dream bar.

Meanwhile, chocolate lovers raved about a new type of M&M - the Candy Popcorn M&M Minis.

Nestle also added a new chocolate to its Quality Street "Favourites Golden Selection" pouch: the Toffee Penny.