Marks & Spencer customers are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Easter Bank Holiday weekend, as the retailer has launched a range of delectable new desserts to complement its extensive selection of Easter eggs. Among the offerings, a Speckled Egg Cookie Dough dessert has particularly captured the attention of shoppers, generating buzz on social media platforms.
New Easter Treats Spark Excitement
With Easter fast approaching, Marks and Spencer has expanded its festive food lineup with several indulgent additions. The highlight is the Speckled Egg Cookie Dough, a generously sized dessert designed to serve four people. This all-butter mix is packed with milk and white chocolate chunks, along with colourful Speckled Eggs, and is recommended to be served warm with ice cream for an extra touch of luxury.
The discovery was initially shared by the Facebook food spotter page, New Foods UK, which posted a photo of the product. This sparked a flurry of enthusiastic comments from shoppers, with one exclaiming, "Feel like we need this for next weekend," while another joked, "Guess where we are going this weekend?" Some even expressed scepticism, with a user pondering, "This better not be an April Fools," and another declaring it "a must."
Additional Easter Delights
Beyond the cookie dough, M&S has also introduced an 'Easter Egg-venture' edition of its beloved Colin the Caterpillar chocolate cake, as well as a chocolate mini-roll five-pack featuring the same festive theme. The Easter range further includes an Easter Nest Chocolate Roulade, Easter Mini Cupcakes, a Speckled Egg Brownie, and an Easter Simnel Cake, providing ample options for celebratory feasts.
In addition to these sweet treats, M&S has announced an extra special Easter Dine-In range, launching on Wednesday, April 1 and running until Sunday, April 5. This offering is expected to enhance the holiday dining experience for customers looking to create memorable meals at home.
Store Opening Times for Easter Weekend
As shoppers plan their Easter purchases, M&S has provided guidance on store opening times over the Bank Holiday weekend. Trading hours will vary by location, so customers are advised to use the store locator page on the M&S website to check details for their local branch.
- Good Friday: All M&S branches will be open.
- Easter Sunday: The majority of stores will be closed, though convenience stores across the UK and locations in Scotland will remain open.
- Easter Monday: Stores will be open, with typical hours from 8am to 8pm.
This strategic rollout of new products and clear communication of opening times underscores M&S's commitment to catering to customer needs during the festive period, ensuring that shoppers can fully enjoy their Easter celebrations with delicious desserts and convenient access.
