M&S axe ‘dream’ cookie this Christmas — leaving fans ‘heartbroken’

| Lifestyle Reporter Published October 20, 2026 10:33am Updated October 20, 2026 10:34am Fans are not happy (Picture: ANDY RAIN/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) If you spent last winter hopelessly addicted to Marks and Spencer’s viral Peppermint Bark Cookies, we have some devastating news. M&S has confirmed the fan-favourite won’t be making a comeback this Christmas, after eagle-eyed shoppers noticed they were not in stores. The festive cookie, featuring a rich chocolate base combined with dark and white chocolate, mint candy pieces, and peppermint oil, flew off shelves when it launched in November 2025. Responding to a social media post, an M&S spokesperson said: ‘We chose not to bring back the Peppermint Bark Cookie this year, as we always want to bring in new flavours to the Foodhall. ‘However, if you’re still hankering after them, pick up our Peppermint & Chocolate Wafer Rolls or Chocolate Peppermint Bark the next time you’re in store.’ Worth a try if you have a mint-shaped hole in your heart? Peppermint Bark Cookies took the UK by storm last winter (Picture: M&S) Disappointed customers took to social media to plead for their return. On TikTok, @gracie.smith0_0 wrote: ‘I’m fully having withdrawals from them.’ ‘I’m actually heartbroken,’ added @kayleighkinnard1, and @itsallaboutthebasetv exclaimed: ‘@Marks and Spencer, release the peppermint bark cookies you cowards!’ Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. @thedeardiaries named them his ‘dream’ treat’ while @holly_martinx called them ‘addictive’. It’s not all bad news though, as fans of other M&S festive treats can still enjoy the return of viral items such as the Gingerbread and White Chocolate cookies, alongside hundreds of other new and returning Christmas products landing in stores. The viral Gingerbread and White Chocolate Cookies are back this year (Picture: M&S) In other foodie news, McDonald’s has launched a ‘superb’ new product — but not everyone can try it, and B&M left shoppers in disbelief as a ‘favourite’ retro Cadbury chocolate landed in stores. If you’re after more Christmas treats, Greggs just unveiled more Christmas menu items, plus Walkers revealed its 2026 Christmas crisps — including a discontinued flavour returning after 5 years. Deals of the Day This £18 Primark cable knit co-ord looks like it should cost three times the price See London's Christmas lights from an open-top double-decker bus this winter My skin always suffers when the heating goes on but this serum changed that The skincare formula that finally took the guesswork out of my routine Families can save up to 20% on summer 2027 holidays in Club Med's four-day sale In drinks news, Coca-Cola is launching a brand new Christmas flavour in the UK. Can you guess what it is? How do you feel about M&S not bringing back their Peppermint Bark cookies this Christmas Disappointed, they were my favorite!Check I don't mind, I prefer the other cookies. Check I didn't like them. Check Sign up to Metro's The Slice newsletter for your guide to what's on in London, with trusted reviews, offers and giveaways. Do you have a story you’d like to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@metro.co.uk Arrow MORE: Lidl shoppers fuming over ‘nightmare’ change in stores across the UK Arrow MORE: Cheapest online food shop revealed — and it’s not Asda or Morrisons Arrow MORE: The M&S ‘custard cream controversy’ that’s got social media in a chokehold The Slice Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.