Cadbury’s fans are thrilled as ‘fave of all time’ Christmas chocolate returns to shelves

Chocolate lovers have been given an early Christmas treat as Birmingham-founded Cadbury's much-loved Dairy Milk Winter Mint Crisp bar makes its return to supermarket shelves across the UK.

The seasonal favourite, which is typically available only in the run-up to Christmas, has already started appearing in stores despite the festive season still being months away.

The 350g bar combines Cadbury's classic Dairy Milk chocolate with crunchy mint pieces, creating a festive flavour combination that has earned a loyal following among shoppers.

Tesco is selling the 350g bar for £5, with Clubcard members able to pick one up for a discounted £4.50. Meanwhile, Morrisons has priced the chocolate bar at £6, reduced to £4.75 for shoppers with a More Card.

Customers shopping at Ocado and Iceland can also find the seasonal chocolate for £5.

The bar's return has sparked excitement among chocolate fans, with shoppers taking to social media to celebrate its appearance on shelves.

For fans of the Winter Mint Crisp, however, the return of the limited-edition bar is likely to be the biggest highlight.

Chocolate fans have described the bar as their ‘favourite of all time’, but with the popular flavour only available for a limited period each year, shoppers may want to keep an eye on supermarket shelves before the seasonal favourite disappears again.