7 Target Favorite Day Baked Goods To Buy And 6 To Avoid - Tasting Table

"Of all the things you could buy at Target, baked goods might not be the first to come to mind. That said, there is an abundance of baked goods tucked not-so-secretly away near the produce section, most of them falling under Target's Favorite Day brand. I'm talking grocery store bakery classics like old-fashioned donuts and frosted sugar cookies, along with more unique additions like mini scones and tiny cream cheese croissants."

"To make your shopping experience a little easier, I've compiled a list of seven that are worth buying and 6 Favorite Day Baked goods that you should avoid. Not only have I enjoyed plenty of Favorite Day bakery products in the past, but I specifically tried each product for this article, so even those that I don't recommend come from a first-hand tasting experience."

Target's Favorite Day brand places many baked goods near the produce section, ranging from grocery-store classics—old-fashioned donuts and frosted sugar cookies—to unique items such as mini scones and tiny cream cheese croissants. Seven Favorite Day baked goods are recommended and six are advised against based on firsthand tasting. Texture and balance of sweetness were primary evaluation criteria. Recommended items achieved a pleasing softness or chewiness and an appropriate level of sweetness. Less successful pastries tended to be dry, bland, or excessively sweet. Blueberry streusel muffins exemplify the appeal of oversized, ultra-moist grocery-store bakery muffins.

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