It’s been a long wait for my author copies of FROSTED YULETIDE MURDER, but they finally arrived! Missy says we need to do some giveaways to celebrate, even though Christmas is over. Scroll through for the Rafflecopter to enter for a chance to win 1 of the 2 copies I’m giving away. Print is limited to U.S. residents only and all others will receive an ebook copy. Contest ends January 30, 2022.
What the book is about:
Set against the holiday cheer of twinkling lights, costumed carolers, and a festive line of extravagantly decorated boats participating in the annual Christmas boat parade in Newport Beach, California, cupcake caterer Emory Martinez finds that the grinch has crashed the party. Together with her sister Carrie, Emory is catering a delectable feast of holiday cupcakes and cookies aboard a luxury yacht for the new Mrs. Blair Villman and her guests.
Sparks fly when Carrie comes face-to-face with the hostess, who just happens to be Carrie’s high school frenemy, and old grievances are dredged up. Adding fuel to the fire, Blair’s stepson brings his mother, the former Mrs. Villman, to the party. Instead of celebrating holiday cheer, someone seems intent on channeling the Burgermeister Meisterburger and shutting down Blair’s party permanently. When Emory finds a body aboard the yacht, she needs to discover who iced the victim before the Scrooge ruins not only her livelihood but her freedom as well.
I’m also sharing one of the recipes I featured in FROSTED YULETIDE MURDER, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins. With several friends and a couple family members having special dietary needs, I created the recipe to make either traditionally, with regular flour and egg, or with noted substitutes to make it gluten-free and/or vegan. Either way, these muffins received high marks for flavor and a delicious moistness that satisfied breakfast hunger or snack cravings!
With a few simple swaps, this recipe easily converts to allow people with food sensitivities the ability to enjoy this tasty breakfast or snack treat! I've included the changes necessary to make these gluten-free and vegan.
Makes 16
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed (or 1 egg)
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 3/4 cups gluten-free cup-for-cup flour blend (or all-purpose flour)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- Optional: 1 cup vegan chocolate chips or regular mini chocolate chips
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In a small bowl, stir the flaxseed and water together. Set aside while you prepare the recipe. (Omit if using an egg.)
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees (F) and line two cupcake tins with paper liners.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together until well combined the flaxseed mixture (or egg), maple syrup, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and applesauce.
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Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. If using, stir the chocolate chips into the batter.
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Fill each paper liner about 3/4 full.
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Bake for 20 – 22 minutes, until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of muffin comes out mostly clean.
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Transfer muffins from pan to a wire rack and cool completely.
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Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Muffins can be individually wrapped in plastic, placed in a freezer-safe ziplock bag, and frozen. Defrost in the refrigerator for several hours without unwrapping, then gently reheat in the microwave.
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I am looking forward to this! The muffins look delish, as always!
Congratulations. Thanks for the recipe.
The muffins look delicious I will have to try making them. I would love a chance to win this book. Thanks for your great generosity.
Thank you for the wonderful Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe!
Since I’ve read this amazing book, I’ll leave the giveaway so someone else can enjoy it too. However, I did share it everywhere. 🙂
Thank you for the wonderful muffin recipe and the chance to win!!!?
They sound lovely but I’m hypersensitive to chocolate so… cinnamon chips instead. ?
Ooohhh, I love the sound of the cinnamon chips and pumpkin combination! I just so happen to have some cinnamon chips leftover from Christmas baking so I’m definitely going to give it a try!
Never thought of chocolate chips and pumpkin
together. Love both ingredients.
thanks for the different variations.
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The muffins look yummy. Thanks for the recipe and the chance to win one of your books.
Wow I am a lover of all chocolate chips although dark is the best. This is wonderful to be able to read one of your Christmas print books. Thank you so much for putting this up for a giveaway my fingers are crossed.
The recipe sounds very good thank you, Love the cover of your book,
Great review thank you
Penney
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I’m drooling!! Thank you for the recipe!
I will have to try out the muffins! The book sounds great!
The muffins look delicious. The book looks like a fun read, love the cover.
The muffins look delicious and the book sounds like a fun read.
Thank you!! It has arrived safe and sound!
I’m so glad and I hope you enjoy 🙂