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Scottish Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I tried the £2 viral M&S Crumbl Cookie dupes and one tastes just like an iconic chocolate treat
Read on to find out which one was my favourite SNACK ATTACK I tried the £2 viral M&S Crumbl Cookie dupes and one tastes just like an iconic chocolate treat POSH supermarket M&S is becoming famous for its viral bakery treats - but are the latest Crumbl Cookie dupes any good? The posh supermarket has launched three new Chunked N' Loaded cookies with both a topping and filling, and they've been compared to Ben's or Crumbl Cookies. Advertisement 4 Senior Consumer Reporter Adele Cooke tried the new M&S viral cookies They cost £2 each and come in Raspberry Cheesecake, Pistachio and Chocolate & Hazelnut flavour. The Sun's Adele Cooke put them to the test to see how they compare to others on the market and if they are really worth the hype. Raspberry Cheesecake Cookie I'd never say no to a slice of raspberry cheesecake so I was excited to give this cookie a try. The biscuit is full of a raspberry cheesecake-style centre and is topped with raspberry chunks and a drizzle of white chocolate. Advertisement 4 I was surprised by the Raspberry Cheesecake Cookie, which smelt amazing Credit: Newfoods UK The cookie looked tasty and smelt amazing when I took it out of the bag. When I bit into it the outside was crunchy while the centre managed to stay soft and gooey. There was quite a lot of raspberry filling, which helped to keep the cookie moist. Advertisement But I wouldn't say the biscuit had a strong cheesecake flavour and I could only really taste raspberry. Score: 4/5 Pistachio Cookie I'm a big fan of pistachio and enjoyed trying the viral Dubai chocolate and M&S Big Daddy Pistachio bar, so I was excited to tuck into this cookie. 4 The pistachio cookie was disappointing and dry in the centre Credit: Newfoods UK Advertisement M&S describe it as a mixture of nutty and zesty, with white chocolate chips, nibbed pistachios and a hint of Sicilian lemon oil, with a pistachio and cream cheese-style centre. It's topped with a white chocolate drizzle and crushed pistachios. I had high hopes for the biscuit but was thoroughly disappointed. The cookie was dry and crumbly, almost like a shortbread biscuit. Advertisement There was no gooey pistachio paste, as you find inside Dubai chocolate. It didn't really taste of pistachio and the chunks of nuts did little to add to the flavour. The hint of lemon was the only thing I could taste and overpowered the pistachio. This biscuit was nothing like the Crumbl cookies I've tried in the US and left me feeling disappointed. Advertisement Score: 1/5 Chocolate & Hazelnut Cookie Last but not least was the Chocolate and Hazelnut cookie, which I'm sure is set to be the most popular with shoppers. 4 The Chocolate & Hazelnut Cookie was my favourite and tasted like Nutella Credit: Newfoods UK The biscuit combines dark chocolate chips with crunchy nibbed hazelnuts. Advertisement Inside it has a rich, oozy chocolate and hazelnut centre and it is topped with a swirl of milk chocolate and a handful of roasted hazelnuts. The chocolate cookie was far the most eye-catching and made my mouth water just looking at it. When I bit into it the cookie was so soft it fell apart in my mouth. The chocolate filling was very similar to Nutella and was rich without being overpoweringly nutty. Advertisement I couldn't help myself and ate the whole thing. Of all the cookies I tried, it reminded me the most of Crumbl biscuits I had tried in the US. The texture and filling were similar to the Buckeye Brownie Cookie as both are crunchy while still being soft in the centre. Score: 5/5 Advertisement Verdict I was pleasantly surprised by the M&S cookies and can see them being popular with those who have a sweet tooth. At just £2 each they expensive for just one cookie, when you can get a bag of four from M&S' bakery for around £3. In comparisons, they are cheaper than Crumbl, which is only available in the US and costs around $28 for a box of six. Whereas you can get a box of seven cookies for £14 from Ben's Cookies, which these ones have also been compared to. Advertisement They don't have as much filling as the Crumbl version but I preferred them as they were less sickening. I can see them being popular with those who want a sweet treat on the go or an afternoon pick-me-up. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
The Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I tried the £2 viral M&S Crumbl Cookie dupes and one tastes just like an iconic chocolate treat
POSH supermarket M&S is becoming famous for its viral bakery treats - but are the latest Crumbl Cookie dupes any good? The posh supermarket has launched three new Chunked N' Loaded cookies with both a topping and filling, and they've been compared to Ben's or Crumbl Cookies. They cost £2 each and come in Raspberry Cheesecake, Pistachio and Chocolate & Hazelnut flavour. The Sun's Adele Cooke put them to the test to see how they compare to others on the market and if they are really worth the hype. Raspberry Cheesecake Cookie I'd never say no to a slice of raspberry cheesecake so I was excited to give this cookie a try. The biscuit is full of a raspberry cheesecake-style centre and is topped with raspberry chunks and a drizzle of white chocolate. 4 The cookie looked tasty and smelt amazing when I took it out of the bag. When I bit into it the outside was crunchy while the centre managed to stay soft and gooey. There was quite a lot of raspberry filling, which helped to keep the cookie moist. But I wouldn't say the biscuit had a strong cheesecake flavour and I could only really taste raspberry. Score: 4/5 Pistachio Cookie I'm a big fan of pistachio and enjoyed trying the viral Dubai chocolate and M&S Big Daddy Pistachio bar, so I was excited to tuck into this cookie. M&S describe it as a mixture of nutty and zesty, with white chocolate chips, nibbed pistachios and a hint of Sicilian lemon oil, with a pistachio and cream cheese-style centre. It's topped with a white chocolate drizzle and crushed pistachios. I had high hopes for the biscuit but was thoroughly disappointed. The cookie was dry and crumbly, almost like a shortbread biscuit. There was no gooey pistachio paste, as you find inside Dubai chocolate. It didn't really taste of pistachio and the chunks of nuts did little to add to the flavour. The hint of lemon was the only thing I could taste and overpowered the pistachio. This biscuit was nothing like the Crumbl cookies I've tried in the US and left me feeling disappointed. Score: 1/5 Chocolate & Hazelnut Cookie Last but not least was the Chocolate and Hazelnut cookie, which I'm sure is set to be the most popular with shoppers. 4 The biscuit combines dark chocolate chips with crunchy nibbed hazelnuts. Inside it has a rich, oozy chocolate and hazelnut centre and it is topped with a swirl of milk chocolate and a handful of roasted hazelnuts. The chocolate cookie was far the most eye-catching and made my mouth water just looking at it. When I bit into it the cookie was so soft it fell apart in my mouth. The chocolate filling was very similar to Nutella and was rich without being overpoweringly nutty. I couldn't help myself and ate the whole thing. Of all the cookies I tried, it reminded me the most of Crumbl biscuits I had tried in the US. The texture and filling were similar to the Buckeye Brownie Cookie as both are crunchy while still being soft in the centre. Score: 5/5 Verdict I was pleasantly surprised by the M&S cookies and can see them being popular with those who have a sweet tooth. At just £2 each they expensive for just one cookie, when you can get a bag of four from M&S' bakery for around £3. In comparisons, they are cheaper than Crumbl, which is only available in the US and costs around $28 for a box of six. Whereas you can get a box of seven cookies for £14 from Ben's Cookies, which these ones have also been compared to. They don't have as much filling as the Crumbl version but I preferred them as they were less sickening. I can see them being popular with those who want a sweet treat on the go or an afternoon pick-me-up. .
Scottish Sun
28-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
I have a repair policy with Currys but it will not fix my fridge freezer – now I'm £360 out of pocket
Got money problems? We can help fight for your cash back or challenge the way firms operate. Email money@ ASK ADELE I have a repair policy with Currys but it will not fix my fridge freezer – now I'm £360 out of pocket Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Q. I PAY £36 a year for my Currys Care and Repair plan for my fridge freezer. The policy says that if my fridge stops working Currys will come and fix it within seven days, if not, I could get a replacement. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Consumer Champion Adele Cooke solves your money issues In October, my fridge developed a fault and would not keep my food cold. I called Currys and it sent an engineer to check what was causing the issue. After a few days I called Currys again and a man came to my home to fix my fridge. He said it couldn't be fixed so Curry would send me a new one. But I haven't heard anything from them since. I really needed a working fridge so I contacted another company. I paid £360 for a new fridge freezer, which was delivered the next day. I've wasted £36 and am now hundreds of pounds out of pocket. Can you help? Kathryn Cudmore, Lincolnshire. A. Your plan with Currys promised care and repair but you received neither when your fridge unexpectedly stopped working. I was disappointed to hear that Currys had fallen below its usually high standards. The Care and Repair policy promises breakdown support when you need it. Once you have signed up you should be able to contact Currys as soon as a device breaks. The company is so confident in its ability that if it takes more than a week to repair your appliance then you can get a replacement for free. Meanwhile, if the device can't be repaired then Currys will give you a gift card so you can get a new one. This is what you were told when the repair man came to your house. Despite these promises Currys left you out in the cold - which was more than could be said for your fridge freezer. I wanted to get your issue resolved as soon as possible so I put your case to Currys. A spokesperson apologised and said it was not the level of service Currys prides itself on. You have been sent a cheque for £333.32, which includes the value of the voucher, refund for your policy, original delivery, installation charges and the cost to recycle the old product. I am so glad the money is back with you. It is always worth complaining to a company if its service falls below the levels you were promised. Make a note of the date and time you made any calls to a company's customer service. You should also save any letters or emails you receive to use as evidence. Squeeze Team total: £223,150. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
Scottish Sun
21-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Virgin Media threatened bailiffs on me after I tried to cancel my contract – I panic every time my doorbell rings
Got money problems? We can help fight for your cash back or challenge the way firms operate. Email money@ ASK ADELE Virgin Media threatened bailiffs on me after I tried to cancel my contract – I panic every time my doorbell rings Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Q. MY 18 month Virgin Media contract was due to end in April. I called Virgin Media to set up a new contract in March, and was offered an 18 month deal. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Consumer Champion Adele Cooke solves your money issues I signed up and was told that my direct debit would increase from £21.21 to £52 a month. A few days later I had a change of heart and decided to cancel the contract. I live on my own and only have my state pension for income, so I'm trying to cut back on unnecessary costs. I knew I had a 14 day cooling off period so I called Virgin Media and was told I could go back to my original deal. I was promised a refund of £75, which would be paid within eight days. Ten days later I had still not received the money so I called Virgin Media again. I was told there was no evidence that I had cancelled my contract. This was a shock and I again cancelled the deal. I had to return all of my Virgin Media equipment and was told I will not be charged. But this month I have been sent three emails and a letter from Virgin Media to say that I had broken my contract and must pay a £39.39 fee. Virgin Media said this will affect my credit score and bailiffs may come to my door. I panic every time the doorbell rings in case it is the bailiffs. Please help. Irene McQuillan, Perivale. A. I was sorry to hear of the worry this situation has caused you. Anyone would feel anxious knowing that bailiffs could come to their door. You are right that when you buy a broadband package you get a 14 day cooling off period. This means that if you change your mind during that time, you can leave your contract without paying a fee. I was keen to reassure you, so I contacted Virgin Media immediately. Its team has reviewed your account and said there have been no billing errors. You switched to another provider on April 11 and your Virgin Media contract expired on May 1. You last made a payment in March so you owed £33.39 for April. Virgin Media said that it has not engaged any debt collection agencies and its letter was to ask for the money you owe. Due to the confusion and the small amount of money involved, Virgin Media has agreed to waive the payment as a gesture of goodwill. Any marks on your credit file have also been removed. I hope I've been able to put your mind at rest. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
Scottish Sun
14-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
I found out British Gas owed my dad £10k when he died – but I can't get it back
Got money problems? We can help fight for your cash back or challenge the way firms operate. Email money@ ASK ADELE I found out British Gas owed my dad £10k when he died – but I can't get it back Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Q. MY dad passed away recently after a period of illness. While dealing with his affairs I found a bill from British Gas. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Consumer Champion Adele Cooke solves your money issues It said that my parents' direct debit had been increased to £500 a month. Dad was seriously ill at the time the bill was sent, so neither of my parents realised what was going on. As a result, British Gas now owes my parents almost £10,000. It is a huge sum of money that my mum could really use. I have been promised that this money would be paid on four separate occasions but have not yet received it. I have called British Gas customer service several times but am not getting anywhere. The account was in my dad's name and his bank details were used to pay the bills. We have tried to move it into my mum's name and have asked for the money to be paid into her account. I think this has caused some of the confusion. I feel let down by British Gas - is there anything you can do? Anita Street, via email. A. I'm so sorry to hear about your dad passing. Instead of grieving for him, you and your mum have been distracted by chasing this refund from British Gas. The energy firm has an online form to help customers whose loved ones have died. It should take five minutes to fill out, but instead you've spent hours on the phone to them. British Gas told me that it made a mistake with one of your parents' bills where the amount was overestimated. They have called you to apologise and have refunded you £9,559.41. It's also added a £150 goodwill gesture on top and added £200 credit to your mum's account. A British Gas spokesperson said: 'We're sorry for any concern this has caused her and for not putting it right sooner.' I really hope that you are able to put this behind you now. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
