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M&S’s Easter egg collection includes a chocolate Flossy the Highland cow – and it’s adorable
Made with milk and ruby chocolate, Flossy is ‘udderly’ enchanting
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Your support makes all the difference.After delighting dog-lovers with a chocolate treat in the form of Curly the cockapoo in its Easter 2023 collection, Marks and Spencer is adding to the animal magic this year, with a chocolate Flossy the Highland cow.
While the retailer may be famous for Percy The Pig and Colin the Caterpillar, Flossy has now joined the confectionary menagerie, along with a range of new shaped chocolate creations, released ahead of Easter Sunday (31 March).
With textured milk chocolate shaped like thick fur, Flossy’s face will melt even the hardest of hearts, and cause both adults and children to coo at how cute she is. Who could resist those large, dark chocolate eyes and ruby pink chocolate nose? She’s (almost) too special to eat.
The edible bovine beauty is available to buy online or in store alongside a range of equally unique chocolate finds, such as Coco the kitten (£6, Ocado.com), Dougal the puppy (£6, Ocado.com) and even a vegan Charlie the bunny (£6, Ocado.com).
Whether it’s for a special prize at the end of an Easter egg hunt or to make someone you love smile, Flossy the Highland cow makes a fun alternative to egg-shaped chocolate. Here’s everything we know about the milk-chocolate masterpiece, plus the other novelty eggs with which to celebrate the season.
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M&S Flossy the Highland cow: £6, Ocado.com
Look closely, and you’ll see Flossy the Highland cow has plenty of details to admire – from an intricately thick, textured coat and sweet pink nose to smooth horns and wide brown eyes. All of this has been made entirely from chocolate that has been produced with responsibly sourced cocoa. Our ‘moognificent’ friend Flossy is hollow and comes housed in a simple box that is plastic-free – like all of M&S’s Easter egg packaging this year.
M&S Coco the kitten: £6, Ocado.com
Here’s a way to have a sweet kitty face staring back at you without any need to clean a litter tray. With a hollow milk chocolate shell covered with engraved fur marks, a collar and a pink heart-shaped nose, Coco’s large eyes and whiskers make her purrfect for putting a smile on your recipient’s face.
M&S Charlie the bunny, vegan: £6, Ocado.com
Whether you’re dabbling in veganism or have been dairy-free for a while, M&S’s Charlie the bunny is made with dairy-free chocolate to ensure everyone can get involved in the fun this Easter. From the novelty treat’s bunny ears to its bushy tail and cute face detailing, Charlie is bound to put a spring in your step.
M&S Dougal the puppy: £6, Ocado.com
One for fans of white chocolate, Milky Bars have nothing on this pretty pup. It has sweet stick-up ears and a pink tongue, and has been finished off with a dark chocolate nose and eyes. The chocolate is responsibly sourced and contains 20 per cent cocoa solids minimum, giving the eater a smooth cocoa buzz that’s said to taste ‘pawfectly’ delightful.
M&S Curly the cockapoo: £6, Ocado.com
From an intricately curly coat and sweet pink nose to a collar with a bone name tag, there’s a lot to admire about this edible pup. Made of marbled white and milk chocolate, it’s said to taste as good as it looks. The carry case box is an extra fun touch, making it one of the cutest Easter treats in anyone’s stash.
M&S Chocosarus Rex: £6, Ocado.com
This T-rex treat is sure to impress dino-obsessed little ones. With a hollow milk chocolate shell covered with engraved scales and a row of sharp teeth, Chocosaurus Rex comes complete with beady, white-chocolate eyes. Rex is truly the king of dinosaur-shaped delights.
M&S chirpy chick: £3, Ocado.com
This hollow white chocolate egg is decorated as a chipper chick for Easter, complete with an orange beak and feathers details for extra effect. Perfect for livening up a family Easter egg hunt, it’s a steal at just £3.
M&S Nibbles the bunny: £3, Ocado.com
Almost too cute to eat, M&S’s Nibbles the bunny is a hollow milk-chocolate treat. Decorated with long floppy ears and sweet little paws, Nibbles’s endearing face and whiskers will see hearts melt. At just £3, why not buy a whole family of bunnies?
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