Even though Easter is still a good spell away, the shops are already stocking up on chocolate eggs. It seems that the Christmas goodies haven't been entirely snapped up yet, but for those with a keen eye, there's some top bargains to be had among the seemingly untimely festive treats.
Take for instance this eye-catching deal: a box of 32 Maltesers Reindeer-Shaped Chocolates has had its price slashed from £24 to just £10.50 on Amazon meaning you're only spending 33p per treat. With their vegetarian-friendly credentials, these bars are essentially a beefed-up version of the classic Malteser, crammed with a hefty honeycomb and malt centre and coated in the rich Maltesers chocolate that fans love.
Each bar delivers a solid crunch and packs an ample flavour punch. Sure, they're reindeer-shaped rather than spherical, but let's remember reindeer aren't exclusively festive creatures, they roam the wilderness all year round, not giving two hoots about their celebrity friend with the red nose.
Should you manage to restrain the urge to demolish the entire box solo, this box is a bargain friendly addition to a break room, cookie jar or perfect for lunch boxes. Despite them being out of season shoppers are snapping them up, so if you want to bag a bargain you'll need to be quick, reports the Liverpool Echo.
On Amazon, it boasts a sterling 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on well over 1,100 customer reviews to date. "Maltesers are one of my favourite chocolate snacks and I absolutely love these Malteser reindeer," enthused one glowing five-star review. Simply scrumptious.".
"Great value for money," praised another satisfied shopper, who also noted how delicious the chocolate was in the bars. "Taste amazing! " declared a third pleased customer, who added: "Good value for money and last a long time which is great! I put mine in the cookie jar and always find people stealing them, great with a tea or to binge on a night time. Perfect small snack for lunch boxes or car rides."
Unfortunately, some consumers have encountered issues, with reports of boxes not containing the advertised number of 32 reindeer. "Bought a box of 32 but there were only 27 in the box," a disappointed customer remarked.
If you'd rather look ahead to Easter bargains, inevitably there's some deals already hitting shelves. Shoppers can buy 48 Creme Eggs in bulk, although at just over £30 for the box it's notably pricier than the Christmas treats, reflecting the time of the year.
For something completely different, Lindt has launched a Dubai-inspired pistachio milk chocolate bar which is expected to sell fast. Packed with 45% pistachios and crunchy kadayif to add texture, the 145g bar costs £10 and is a limited edition drop.
