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This past November I had the opportunity to attend a Kensington Cozy Con and meet several “new to me” authors. I was intrigued when I heard the tagline premise of one series “Golden Girls meets Jersey Shore” so I made a point to speak with the author, J.D. Griffo. Much to my pleasure not only was his book, MURDER ON MEMORY LAKE, a fun read but it also contained several recipes. While there are three books in the series so far, I opted to start with the first book. I loved that the co-protagonist, Alberta Scaglione, is a grandmother who joins forces with her reporter granddaughter, Jinx. It gives a nice range of points of view of the crime from the two age perspectives, although once Alberta got involved, she didn’t let her age slow her down. Rounding out the core cast of characters is Alberta’s ex-nun sister, and her almost ex-sister-in-law who they all like better than their own brother. Lots of Italian phrases fly between the women and each chapter starts with an Italian saying, which flavors the book. For the most part, the phrases are translated or given in context so the reader can figure it out.

There are lots of zany antics as the four women team up to find out who murdered Alberta’s high school nemesis, who was found floating in the lake in front of Alberta’s home. As they start asking questions and uncovering information, they begin to call themselves the Ferrara Family Detective Agency. I liked how they divided up the work between themselves and shared the responsibilities. As the suspect list grows, so does Jinx’s desire to solve the case and prove that she’s a capable investigative reporter instead of turning over their findings to the local police. There were a couple situations that needed a suspension of belief but I read for entertainment and escape, which this book fully delivered. The suspenseful ending wrapped the threads of the story together in one satisfying read. Mr. Griffo has set the stage with his characters to fully entertain in future books!

Alberta is quite an accomplished Italian cook and provides many delicious meals. Jinx, on the other hand, decides she needs to meddle with the recipes and make them gluten-free and dairy-free, with often not such great results, adding to some humor as she tries to feed her aunts. The author has included several recipes at the back of the book and while Jinx may have failed with several of her attempts, she excelled at creating gluten-free and dairy-free Snickerdoodles. Since I have to eat gluten-free and my husband has to eat dairy-free, I decided I had to try Jinx’s Snickerdoodles. Oh my goodness… they were so yummy and most of the people I shared with never guessed they were both gluten-free and dairy-free! The cinnamon had just the right amount of spiciness to add warmth to the soft “buttery” cookie base, while the burst of sugar on the outsides of the cookie melted in my mouth. This will be a recipe I reach for again and again whether or not my recipients have special dietary considerations.

 

Both gluten-free and dairy-free, Jinx's Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles has just the right amount of cinnamon to add warmth to the soft “buttery” cookie base, while the burst of sugar on the outsides of the cookie melts in your mouth. Recipe shared with permission granted by J.D. Griffo, author of MURDER ON MEMORY LAKE.

 

Amazon Synopsis

For Alberta Scaglione, her golden years are turning out much more differently than she expected—and much more deadly . . .
 
Alberta Scaglione’ s spinster aunt had some secrets—like the fortune she squirreled away and a secret lake house in Tranquility, New Jersey. More surprising: she’s left it all to Alberta. Alberta, a widow, is no spring chicken and she’s gotten used to disappointment. So having a beautiful view, surrounded by hydrangeas, honeysuckle, and her cat, Lola, sounds blissful after years of yelling and bickering and cooking countless lasagnas.

But Tranquility isn’t as peaceful as it sounds. There’s a body in the water—and it belongs to Alberta’s childhood nemesis. Alberta suspects foul play and when Alberta’s estranged granddaughter, an aspiring crime reporter, shows up, it only makes sense for them to team up and investigate.

 

 

 

 

 

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Both gluten-free and dairy-free, Jinx's Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles has just the right amount of cinnamon to add warmth to the soft “buttery” cookie base, while the burst of sugar on the outsides of the cookie melts in your mouth. Recipe shared with permission granted by J.D. Griffo, author of MURDER ON MEMORY LAKE.

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Jinx's Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles
Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature (I like Earth Balance vegan butter sticks, but feel free to experiment)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract (I found Simply Organic brand to be...simply the best)
  • 3 cups gluten-free flour (King Arthur or Krusteaz are my faves)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • A couple pinches of sea salt
For the topping:
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees (F).

  2. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

  3. Mix sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.

  4. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl and stir into the butter/sugar mixture.

  5. In a separate small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon.

  6. Scoop out the dough into large balls and roll them in the cinnamon sugar.

  7. Place on the prepared baking sheets.

  8. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown - do not overcook.

  9. Enjoy!

Cinnamon & Sugar's Note

  1. If the dough seems too sticky to roll into balls, refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Both gluten-free and dairy-free, Jinx's Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles has just the right amount of cinnamon to add warmth to the soft “buttery” cookie base, while the burst of sugar on the outsides of the cookie melts in your mouth. Recipe shared with permission granted by J.D. Griffo, author of MURDER ON MEMORY LAKE.

 

 

 

 

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Both gluten-free and dairy-free, Jinx's Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles has just the right amount of cinnamon to add warmth to the soft “buttery” cookie base, while the burst of sugar on the outsides of the cookie melts in your mouth. Recipe shared with permission granted by J.D. Griffo, author of MURDER ON MEMORY LAKE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Both gluten-free and dairy-free, Jinx's Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles has just the right amount of cinnamon to add warmth to the soft “buttery” cookie base, while the burst of sugar on the outsides of the cookie melts in your mouth. Recipe shared with permission granted by J.D. Griffo, author of MURDER ON MEMORY LAKE.

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61 thoughts on “Jinx’s Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles”

  3. My favorite Golden Girls character is Dorothy. However, the different personalities of Blanche, Sophia, Rose, and Dorothy together are what made this show so funny and interesting.

  5. I love Rose played by Betty White. Who doesn’t adore Betty White?
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  13. I love characteristics of all the Golden girls but if I had to choose, I would go with Sophia because of her “not afraid to speak her mind” sassy spunk!!

  16. I don’t have a favorite from either show, but am looking forward to reading a new-to-me series!

    • Earth Balance is a vegan butter substitute. I’ve clarified it on the recipe. I forget not everyone knows what Earth Balance is and typed it as was written in the book 🙂

  24. Rose and Sophia they are fun to watch. The recipe sounds delicious. The book sounds interesting and fun to read. Thank you for the chance

  29. My favorite of the Golden Girls from the show was Rose. Snickerdoodles are a big hit here, they look like they translate to gf well.

    • Hi Jacquie, While the recipe can be made dairy-free due to the Earth Balance butter substitution, unfortunately it does require eggs. You might try to use a flax meal substitution on other vegan egg substitution available from markets.

  33. I laughed a lot watching Golden Girls, which was my favorite of the two shows. And, while I enjoyed each actress, Rose would have to be my pick of the litter!

  39. I always watched the Golden Girls I also lived in New Jersey and loved the Jersey shore. My favorite character was always Sophie..Her personality was so very funny. Thanks for chance.

  41. The Golden Girls is a classic! All of the ladies were perfectly cast in their roles, but I’d have to pick Rose. Who doesn’t love the wonderful Betty White who just recently celebrated her 98th birthday. The snickerdoodle recipe sounds delicious. I have to make them. Thank you for the chance.

  42. I like all the ladies on Golden Girls, so it’s hard to choose a favorite.. My sister will love this snickerdoodle recipe. Thanks!

  43. I didn’t watch Jersey Shore, but I loved the Golden Girls, I liked them all, they played off each other beautifully but I do have to say Sophia and Rose were my favorites.

  45. Honestly I haven’t seen much of those two. I’ve never watched Jersey Shore and I’ve only seen Golden Girls a couple times. What I did see of Golden Girls though, they were all pretty funny. I have friends who fit the personality for each of them.

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