The Christmas Eve box gets a new resident this year, and it arrives while the summer holidays are still going: Lotus Biscoff’s shaped biscuits, in reindeer, snowman and Father Christmas outlines, arrived in Tesco from 12 August, in original and Belgian-chocolate-coated versions, at £2 a pack (£1.50 with a Clubcard).
In short
- New, limited-edition Lotus Biscoff biscuits — reindeer, snowman and Father Christmas shapes — in original and Belgian-chocolate-coated finishes.
- In Tesco since 12 August 2026, before wider distribution.
- £2 a multipack, or £1.50 with a Tesco Clubcard.
- Original packs hold eight twin packs (16 biscuits); chocolate packs hold four twin packs (8 biscuits).
- Described as a limited run — worth buying when you see them, not something to leave until December.
What’s actually new here
The change is the shape, not the biscuit: reindeer, snowman and Father Christmas outlines, in either the plain caramelised original or a version dipped in Belgian chocolate, on packaging that dresses the brand’s reindeer and snowman in fairy lights for the occasion. Lotus says the flavour is unchanged — this carries the familiar caramelised taste in a festive outline, not a new recipe. That makes it a low-risk piece of Christmas shopping: the only real decision is which finish to buy.
Why it belongs in the box you pack in December
Buying now feels early. Lotus is stocking Tesco first, “before wider distribution” — which is retail-speak for: don’t assume every supermarket will carry it once the wider rollout happens, or that stock will still be there in December. Treat this the way you would a good Christmas jumper or an advent calendar with a print run: if you see it in August and like it, that is the moment to buy it, then put it away. Biscuits store well by nature — no fridge space to find, nothing that needs eating by a deadline — which makes this one of the rare Christmas purchases that rewards buying ahead of the rush rather than queuing for it in December.
Buy it when you see it, then forget about it until the stocking gets packed.
What it costs, biscuit by biscuit
The two packs are not the same size, so the headline price doesn’t tell you much on its own. Here’s the maths, using the figures Lotus has published:
| Pack | Contents | Price | With Clubcard | Per biscuit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original | 8 twin packs = 16 biscuits | £2.00 | £1.50 | 12.5p (9.4p Clubcard) |
| Belgian chocolate | 4 twin packs = 8 biscuits | £2.00 | £1.50 | 25p (18.75p Clubcard) |
Work through it and the chocolate pack costs exactly twice as much per biscuit as the original — you’re paying the same £2, for half the biscuits, dipped in Belgian chocolate. That’s not a criticism; a chocolate coating is a real ingredient cost. But if you’re filling several stockings or a Christmas Eve box for the whole family on a budget, the original multipack does the job for roughly half the per-biscuit price and still carries the shapes. The chocolate pack’s four twin packs also split neatly — instead of one box for one person, that’s four small gifts, one twin pack each.
Building the rest of the box
A Christmas Eve box that’s all biscuit gets dull fast, so treat the Biscoff as the anchor, not the whole event. The reliable British formula is one thing to eat, one thing to wear, one thing to do and one thing to read, and none of it needs to be expensive:
- To eat: a satsuma tucked in as tradition demands, a sachet of good hot chocolate, a couple of chocolate coins.
- To wear: new pyjamas or fluffy socks — the classic Christmas Eve box centrepiece.
- To do: a small puzzle book, a pack of cards, or — cheapest of all — a print-out of a favourite Christmas film with the sofa blanket laid out ready.
- To read: a short picture book for younger children, or a magazine for the grown-ups’ box.
None of that needs a trip to a specialist shop; most of it is already in the cupboard by December if you buy the non-perishables early, which is the entire case for noticing this biscuit in August rather than scrolling past it.
No shop needed: a five-minute Biscoff bark
Biscoff crumb bark
A gifting-tin filler made from the everyday rectangular biscuits, not the new shapes — a good use for a spare packet, and ready in the time it takes the chocolate to set.
You’ll need a packet of original Biscoff biscuits (about 8, roughly crushed, not powdered), 150g melted milk or dark chocolate, and a shallow tray lined with baking paper.
Method Pour the melted chocolate onto the lined tray and spread to about 5mm thick. Scatter the crushed biscuit over the top while the chocolate is still wet, pressing it in gently so it sticks. Chill for 30 minutes, then snap into shards. Store in an airtight tin for up to a week and it travels well in a stocking or a box for a teacher.
A plain note on ingredients
Lotus has not published ingredient or allergen information specific to these new shapes at the time of writing, for either the original or chocolate-coated finish. Don’t assume either matches a different product in the Biscoff range, including the standard rectangular biscuit. If anyone eating from the box has an allergy or a dietary restriction, check the pack itself before you fill the stocking.
Frequently asked
When did the new Biscoff Christmas biscuits go on sale?
Lotus put its festive biscuits into Tesco from 12 August 2026, so they should be on shelves now.
How much do they cost?
£2 a multipack, or £1.50 with a Tesco Clubcard, for either the original or Belgian-chocolate version.
Will they be sold anywhere other than Tesco?
Tesco has them first; Lotus says wider distribution follows, but hasn’t given a date or named other retailers, so don’t plan on finding them elsewhere in August.
Are the new shapes vegan or nut-free?
Lotus hasn’t confirmed this for the new festive range. Check the pack rather than assuming — see the note above.
Are they a permanent addition to the range?
No — Lotus is calling this a limited-time, festive-only release, so once they’re gone this year, they’re gone.
If you’re building out the rest of the gift list rather than just the box, our 2026 Christmas gift guide and the food-lovers-only gifts for cooks and food lovers guide are both good next stops, and if baking with the shapes’ plainer cousins sounds like a better afternoon than shopping for them, our Christmas biscuits to bake with kids covers the from-scratch version. For a bigger food gift, see our Christmas hampers guide.
Written by Linda Garrould. Updated 15 August 2026.
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