One of the keys to a simple tea party is quick and easy scones. To that end I am always hunting for great scone mixes. This week I tested Archer Farms brand scone mixes from Super Target. I tried their Vanilla Bean, Cinnamon Chip and Chocolate Chip.
Here’s what I found.
Pro: I love the fact that these mixes only need 1 cup of heavy cream. They are simple and easy to make plus you can mix the dough, cut them and freeze them. Bake when you have time or when you have guests on the way.
The mix is very affordable priced at around $2.99 it is significantly lower than the average mix that ranges from $5.00-9.00.
In a pinch? You can substitute butter melted in milk for heavy cream. There are directions on the box to help you out.
Con: Archer Farms scone mixes are not available at all Targets and in fact not available at all Super Targets. You may have to ask your store manager to order them.
I also thought the mixes taste a bit “manufactured” and not as homemade as I would like. I remedied that by adding fresh ingredients.
Conclusion: I highly recommend these scones. They are easy to make and can be customized. I used a Cinnamon Chip mix and added 1/2 cup of fresh chopped apples which gave them a completely different mouth feel. I added the left over apple pieces to the maple glaze and YUM.
DO NOT make these if you are trying to restrain your eating habits. You won’t be able to stop eating them! 😀
Read these articles as well:
The Secret to the Simple and Quick Tea Party
How To Create Your Tea Party Your Way
Tea Party Girl Asks: Have you tried Archer Farms Scone Mixes?
I found the scone mixes at Target a couple of years ago. They only had the Vanilla Cream mix then. I fell in love with them. They may the most incredibly scrumptious scones! They are unbelievably wonderful for strawberry shortcake.
But then, they stopped carrying them. I went to every Target I could find looking for them I searched the internet, I even checked stores that were in other states. Alas, there were no scones to be had. I even tried calling the corporate offices of both Target and Archer Farms, to no avail. They simpy didn’t have them any more.
And now! They are back!
Heaven…. I’m in heaven
And besides finding my scones, I found this wonderful web site.
Thank you!
That is a great idea. Strawberry Shortcake with the Vanilla Cream. Great thought. In my tearoom I often used left over scones (too stale to use) then broke them in bits and made them into a layered Strawberry Shortcake parfait in champagne flutes. The juice from the strawberries makes them delicious. You might try it sometime!
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Dawnya
I have done that too. I put a capful of almond extract in the strawberries. Really brings out the flavor of the strawberries. I’ve put it in the scone mix too.
I’m on my way to Target! I love the simplicity of scone mixes, and the Target price is a real bagain. I like having some mixes on hand, you never know when an improptu tea party may erupt.
When I want to celebrate a personal victory that deserves a treat, I reach for a scone. A warm scone and a cup of good tea…mmm.
I’m with you! Scones and Tea… you can’t do better.
My son-in-law loves tea. He wants crumpets with his tea. Can’t find them anywhere, poor dear. And if anyone is in the Colorado Springs area, go to Uchena. It is an Ethiopian restaurant. The owner, chef, Miss Maya blends her own tea. My daughter and her husband say it is absolutely DI – Vine Dahling!
That is a great idea! Yum.