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FOODIES have reason to celebrate today, after Lidl announced the long-awaited return of a cult bakery favourite.

There's just a matter of days to wait until the 99p Cheese Twist makes a comeback in stores on 30th May.

Lidl has announced the long-awaited return of their 99p Cheese Twist
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Lidl has announced the long-awaited return of their 99p Cheese TwistCredit: lidl
They've announced the comeback with a Taylor Swift merch deal
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They've announced the comeback with a Taylor Swift merch dealCredit: lidl
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A passerby takes a photo of a poster featuring Lidl’s announcement of the Cheese Twist is being brought back to stores nationwide. Issue date: Thursday May 23, 2024. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Simon Jacobs/PA Media Assignments. To celebrate the launch, Lidl is giving the ‘Twisties’ fanbase the chance to get their hands on 1,989 free parody bundles, and thousands of Cheese Twists. Picture credit should read: Simon Jacobs/PA Media Assignments
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People took to social media to celebrate at the news that the Cheese Twist is backCredit: lidl

Lidl describes the twist as an "impossibly light and airy savoury delight", with "layer upon layer of buttery and flaky pastry intertwined with rich, flavourful British mature cheddar".

The comeback news comes after fans of the flaky treat clamoured for its return on social media, with one writing: "The only thing that can fix the country is for @LidlGB to bring the cheese twists back!

"I don’t think I can go on for another month without Lidl cheese twists," another added.

"Petition to bring back Lidl bakery cheese twists!" a third commented.

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There was even an official Lidl Cheese Twist Appreciation Society created by Twist-lovers.

Lidl had earlier hinted that a Cheese Twist return might be on the cards, by sharing a Spotify playlist on an Instagram Reel that had a definite theme to it - with songs including Say Cheese by Paul Russell and The Twist by Chubby Checker.

To mark the return of the twist, Lidl has also created a competition for fans to win a Twisties bundle of 'merch'.

Inspired by pop superstar Taylor Swift, there will be 1,989 fan bundles to win on a first come, first served basis.

Inside there will be a limited-edition fan t-shirt, a Twisties friendship bracelet and a free Lidl Plus Cheese Twist coupon, available to collect in store.

There will also be a further 15,000 Lidl Plus Coupons availanle for a free Cheese Twist, available through the website.

I found a nifty way to get free cash from Lidl and I take my rubbish and leave with the essential without spending a penny

To get your hands on a Twisties bundle or a coupon, visit the website and share your name, address, email and phone number associated with your Lidl Plus account.

The fan bundle giveaway opens from 10am on 24th May until 2nd June.

While the bakery treat will be available in stores nationwide from 30th May.

Go to the Lidl Twisties website to be in with a chance of one in 1989 of winning a merch bundle
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Go to the Lidl Twisties website to be in with a chance of one in 1989 of winning a merch bundleCredit: Alamy
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