SHOPPERS who have already got their hands on biscuits dubbed “Aussie gold” are flooding social media and raving about them.
The iconic chocolate snack landed in UK supermarkets for the first time last week, and is already flying off the shelves.
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Tim Tams are finally available to buy across the country – but treat lovers have had to get in quick.
Originally inspired by British Penguin biscuits, Tim Tams were launched by Australian biscuit manufacturer Arnott’s in 1964.
They’re made up of two chocolate biscuits sandwiched together with chocolate cream, coated in chocolate.
The beloved snack, hailed as “Aussie gold” by fans, are a favourite amongst foodies down under and Brits have been crying out for them to be launched on our shores for years.
And now their dreams have come true – with the biscuits landing in Waitrose and Ocado.
One shopper posted online: “This is not a drill – Tim Tams have arrived in the UK.”
Another person said: “As soon as I saw TikTok break the news I ran to get some.
“These were famously compared to Penguins by Margot Robbie.”
In recent weeks the Australian actress was handed a Barbie personalised packet of the snack that were called Margot’s – and had a pink packet.
She said: “This is wild, I’m gonna keep this forever.”
A lot of biscuit lovers on social media compared the snacks to Penguins.
One woman said they were “way more sweeter and creamer inside”.
She added: “I can see why people love these so much, they are so nice.
“A Penguin bar is more biscuity than creamier.”
People quickly commented: “I want to try them now.”
Three different flavours are now available including Original, Dark and Chewy Caramel and you can get them from £2.
The Original and Chewy Caramel were already sold out online at Waitrose, but the dark chocolate was still on offer.
All three flavours could still be nabbed online from Ocado.
Arnott’s said the biscuits will also be available at further UK retailers “soon”.
This is not a drill – Tim Tams have arrived in the UK.
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Rebecca Chan, Tim Tam’s marketing manager, said: “Whilst Tim Tam is Australia’s favourite chocolaty biscuit, we know how loved this delicious biscuit is around the world, and is now directly available in the UK for consumers to enjoy as a special treat or when catching up with family and friends.”
These aren’t the first Australian treats to hit UK shelves in recent weeks.
Back in November, shoppers went wild for a Cadbury selection box full of chocolate favourites usually unavailable in the UK.
They include Dairy Milk white chocolate Freddos, Scorched Peanut Bars, Snickers Butterscotch, Caramilk Twirls and regular Dairy Milk milk chocolate bars.
And others yelled “it’s a party in my mouth” as B&M rolled out a new M&M flavour normally only seen in the land down under.
The retailer is stocking a Mocha Mudcake version of the classic snack after launching it down under in July last year.
Now the quirky flavour has landed in B&M, with shoppers keen to snap it up.
Instagram page Newfoodfindsuk posted a photo of the 130g bag of sweet online with almost 150 giving the post a like.
Cadbury Twirl Bites in Caramilk and also strawberry also launched last year.
Eagle-eyed foodies spotted the treats, titled “Aus Twirl” in B&M.
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