Nestle Japan has unveiled a new mini KitKat that can be baked.

When put in the oven for two minutes the KitKat becomes “like a crispy cookie”, said the firm who worked with Japanese chocolatier Tagaki for the launch. Tagaki recently developed KitKat’s first boutique in Tokyo.

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The treat, which can also be eaten traditionally like a chocolate bar, is set to be released across Japan from 24 March.

It comes in two varieties, KitKat mini original chocolate and KitKat mini pudding.

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