M&S shoppers delighted with nostalgic sweet treat in stores now - 'You've brought my childhood back'

Marks & Spencer customers are overjoyed to see the release of M&S' new Cracked Shell Chocolate Sauce, now available in the M&S Foodhall.The new sauce has sparked comparisons to popular ice cream sauces from the 1980s.The major supermarket said: "[It's] a chocolate-flavoured sauce which hardens when drizzled on to ice cream."It’s super fun and will elevate your vanilla ice cream cone – perfect for this time of year!"M&S announced the release of the product on social mediaM&SShoppers have been reacting to the news of the new release on social media.One user said: "Thank you for bringing a bit of my childhood back," with another consumer following up: "We had that in the 80s. Loved it."Another customer said: "Loved this as a kid," and one more noted: "Now that brings back Ice Magic memories."One other shopper said: "Ohhh need to try," with a heart-eyed emoji; while one commenter said: "Oooh that sounds smashing."The social media post announcing the new sauce generated over 1,500 likes within the first hour of being uploaded.The M&S Cracked Shell Chocolate Sauce is also available for customers to buy online via Ocado for £2.50.M&S Foodhall has also launched a new range of High Protein Bars after two years in development.The bars have been meticulously crafted to ensure they "taste incredible", according to the retailer.M&S customers can purchase the nostalgic sauce in stores nowM&SM&S says the wait was "definitely worth it" for these on-the-go snacks. The protein bars are designed to be enjoyed after a training session or as an afternoon treat.They can be found in all local M&S Foodhall stores, with customers already sharing enthusiastic feedback about the new additions.One customer wrote: "The salted caramel one is the best protein bar I've ever had. Really great Taste."Another shopper commented: "They are really delicious. Wish they had slightly less calories, but they do taste nice."