Cadbury and Lindt are the old timers in this field but budget supermarkets like Aldi and Lidl are giving them a run for their money with their own versions. Even Iceland and Poundland are offering their own low-cost chocolate Santas to shoppers.

Milk, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Vegetable Fats (Palm, Shea), Cocoa Mass, Emulsifiers (E442, E476), Flavourings, **The equivalent of 426 ml of Fresh Liquid Milkin every 227 g of MilkChocolate, MilkChocolate: MilkSolids 20 % minimum, actual 23 %, Contains Vegetable Fats in addition to Cocoa Butter Moulding delicious chocolate into the shape of a lovable, cheeky Father Christmas, this treat has to be one of the best seasonal food and drink ideas that can't help but raise a smile. It may be a gift to a child, like my gran would give, or just an indulgence for yourself to enjoy while watching A Muppets Christmas Carol - but there's now more of these chocolate Santas to choose from than ever. READ MORE: I tried lasagne ready meals from Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Tesco and Sainsbury's - one was restaurant quality Divide mixture into 4. Next, divide each of these into three, making a ball for the head and two slightly larger balls for the body of the snowman. Coat in dessicated coconut. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Return to fridge to set for another 30 minutes. Lindt's distinctive red and gold luxurious chocolate Santa with its little gold bell stands out on the shelf, sold at supermarkets from Tesco to Ocado. Yet when it's lined up against others in this taste test, it's the joint smallest in size at 17cms tall.Get the Christmas treats in early with thisChocolate Mousse Snowman 30g from Cadbury. A crisp dairy milk chocolate shell filled with a delicious chocolate mousse. They're the perfect festive treat to hand out at Christmas parties or to give the kids to get them in the Christmas mood! Here's what I found when I did a taste and value for money test comparing supermarket chocolate Santas with leading brands. Cadbury Dairy Milk Large Chocolate Hollow Santa Melt chocolate in microwave on medium power for 2 minutes, or until melted. Add melted chocolate and blend well.