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KFC has unveiled the UK's first edible coffee cups - made from heat-resistant white chocolate.

Aptly named the 'Scoff-ee Cup', the tasty treat has been made from a unique biscuit, wrapped in sugar paper and lined with an indulgent layer of chocolate, which keeps the coffee hot and the cup crispy.

But, over time, the chocolate lining begins to melt so you really can have your 'cup' and eat it too.

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Created in partnership with renowned food scientists, The Robin Collective, the coffee cups, which is 100 percent edible, have been infused with a selection of mood-boosting scents.

Brandy Wright of The Robin Collective said: “Not only do the edible cups taste amazing, but they smell delicious too.

"We’ve infused different cups with a variety of ambient aromas including Coconut Sun Cream, Freshly Cut Grass and Wild Flowers.

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"These scents were used in our recipes as they have a natural ability to evoke the positive memories we associate with warm weather, sunshine and summer holidays. Things that make everyone smile.”

Jocelyn Bynoe, at KFC, said: “We have been experimenting with edible packaging to see if it could be a feasible product to bring to market in limited quantities and thought that if our customers occasionally like to have their cake and eat it, why wouldn’t they want have their cup and eat it instead!”

The coffee cups have been launched to mark KFC's new Seattle’s Best Coffee range - made from Fairtrade, 100% Arabica beans.

The Scoff-ee Cup is currently under development and not yet available for customers in store.