Move over, gingerbread men! There’s a new festive treat in town, and it’s bringing a whole new meaning to “taking a break.” Kit Kat is making history this holiday season with the launch of its first-ever seasonal shape: Santa Claus. This playful twist on the classic Kit Kat bars combines the brand’s signature crispy wafer and creamy milk chocolate with a jolly, Santa-shaped design, perfect for stocking stuffers, holiday parties, or simply a moment of festive indulgence. Curious about grabbing a bag? Here’s everything you need to know about Kit Kat Santas.
What are Kit Kat Santas?
Crafted exclusively for the holiday season, Kit Kat Santas are Santa Claus-shaped Kit Kat treats featuring charming details like Santa’s boots and a cheerful smile. These limited-edition sweets boast a higher wafer-to-chocolate ratio than the traditional Kit Kat bars, making them extra crispy and satisfying. Kit Kat Santas are now available at retailers across the United States in 8.85oz snack-size bags, perfect for holiday parties, stocking stuffers, or a quick festive pick-me-up.
“Our first-ever shape, Kit Kat Santas, builds on the Kit Kat brand’s product portfolio to offer a new way to bring fun to consumers,” said Scott Sorensen, Associate Manager at Kit Kat, in a statement. “With an even crispier wafer-to-chocolate ratio, this seasonal twist on our traditional Kit Kat bar is sure to become a newfound annual ritual, giving fans a taste of more of what’s to come from the brand.”
How to get a free Kit Kat Santa
Tired of disappointing holiday treats from Santa? This year, Kit Kat is changing the game! To celebrate the launch of its new Santa-shaped bars, Kit Kat is partnering with Simon Property Group to give away free Kit Kat Santas to kids and kids-at-heart who visit Santa for a photo opportunity at select Simon malls.
On December 7th and 8th, head to one of these Simon malls for the “Santa Photo Experience” and get your free Kit Kat Santa:
- Roosevelt Field Mall (630 Old Country Rd, Garden City, NY 11530)
- Woodfield Mall (5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL 60173)
- Brea Mall (1065 Brea Mall, Brea, CA 92821)
Another festive treat from Hershey’s
Kit Kat Santas aren’t the only new holiday treats from the Hershey Company this year. The Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Sugar Cookie is another standout festive sweet from the candy maker. Available in regular, king, and miniature, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Sugar Cookie combines two of the most beloved holiday favorites. Specially created to showcase the classic flavor and texture of sugar cookies, the cookie pieces are stuffed within the creamy peanut butter that Reese’s products are known and loved for.
“Hershey has always been at the heart of holiday traditions, offering a wide range of products that bring families together,” said Heather Seamans, Senior Manager of Holiday Marketing at The Hershey Company, in a press release. “This year, we’re introducing new flavors and shapes like Kit Kat Milk Chocolate Santas and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Sugar Cookie that reflect the playful spirit of the season, bringing even more joy to holiday moments.”