Lidl is giving away 5,000 free cookies this week to shoppers nationwide

| Lifestyle Reporter Published November 5, 2026 3:17pm Updated November 5, 2026 3:17pm It’s Lidl’s tongue in cheek response to the recent M&S ‘cookie shortage’ (Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) Calling all cookie lovers. Lidl is giving away 5,000 of them absolutely free this week — all you need is a smartphone and a bit of good timing. The budget supermarket is hosting a giveaway in response to recent reports of a ‘cookie shortage’ at M&S, which left shoppers claiming they were having withdrawals. So, as part of a limited time deal, Lidl will be handing out classic triple chocolate, white chocolate, and good old milk chocolate varieties to app users across the country from tomorrow. ‘Shoppers must be quick to avoid disappointment, as the offer is available on a first-come, first-served basis,’ said a spokesperson. ‘While some supermarket shelves might still be looking a little bare, cookie lovers needn’t go without, as Lidl is helping to fill the cookie-shaped void with its crumb-believable, award-winning bakery range.’ How to get your free Lidl cookie If you want to secure yours, make sure you have the Lidl Plus app downloaded and ready to go. Then, set your alarm for 10am on Friday, November 6, and type the secret code ‘OHMYCOOKIE’ into the app to unlock your voucher. There are 5,000 up for grabs (Picture: Lidl) You will need to move fast, as those 5,000 freebies are bound to disappear quickly. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. If you manage to bag one though, you’ve got until Friday, November 13, while stocks last, to redeem your voucher. But don’t worry too much if you miss the deal; a trip to Lidl’s bakery counter won’t exactly break the bank, with these cookies coming in at just 55p each. What else is new at Lidl? The sweet treats don’t stop there. Lidl has also lined up two limited-edition festive additions to its bakery range, due to hit stores over the coming months. First off,its White Chocolate and Gingerbread Cookie is due to launch on November 19, priced at 99p. Then, from December 31, shoppers can get their hands on a Half and Half Double Chocolate and Caramel Cookie, also priced at 99p. If you can’t wait until then, you may be tempted by Lidl’s recently-released White Chocolate and Raspberry Cookie Croissant. Out now in stores for £1.69 each, it’s received rave reviews so far, with Instagram user pavlina_s912 writing: ‘I loved it! Even my picky husband asked for one after trying a bite from mine.’ The supermarket is clearly doing something right anyway, as it recently reported that its premium own-label range, Deluxe, has surpassed £1 billion in annual sales for the first time, and earned more than 140 industry accolades over the past year. Deals of the Day The Orlando holiday deal Disney fans shouldn't miss We're adding this discounted NEOM gift set straight to basket Want an LED face mask for less? This Black Friday deal could save you hundreds This teeth whitening sale could save you up to 64% before Black Friday QVC shoppers can save £159 on Elemis' biggest beauty gift set of the year To capitalise on this momentum, the discounter is rolling out over 130 festive new products for Christmas, including lobster tails, heritage turkeys, desserts and drinks, including Mochacchino Irish Cream Liqueur. More supermarket news from Metro Do you have a story you’d like to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@metro.co.uk Arrow MORE: FloridaTix Black Friday sale offers 25% off Disney and Universal Orlando tickets Arrow MORE: M&S Café launches ‘unreal’ Christmas menu fans say they ‘need to try’ Arrow MORE: NEOM’s bestselling Daily De-Stress Edit is £81 cheaper in its early Black Friday sale The Slice Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.