You will have SO MUCH FUN decorating this haunted Halloween Cookie House. The protein cookie recipe is sturdy, making a fun kid friendly party activity.
recipe originally published October 27, 2012
Halloween Cookie House
With my October theme of Treats and Sweets, I first thought lentils would be the most difficult ingredient in this months recipe challenge. But...
Almost immediately I had this idea of a protein cookie haunted house, and it instantly turned into the most fun week.
There's a ghost flying out of the upstairs window, a couple of glittery bats flying around, and a pumpkin.
Okay, maybe not so haunted. Not so spooky.
Protein Cookie Recipe
Even when I was creating this recipe and testing it, I figured it was more of a 'Chopped Challenge" style recipe, and not one that I would make again, let alone encourage my readers to use.
These cookies? are really good.
Now I think I may add lentils to many of my cut out cookie recipes. These taste great, and just as easy as any roll out, cut out cookie recipe.
We make our Vegan Gingerbread House each holiday season using this recipe.
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Halloween Cookie House
this spooky Halloween Cookie House is a fun party activity. the protein cookies are sturdy and the decorations are fun!
Ingredients
- ½ cup cooked lentils
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ cup dairy free butter
- â…“ cup vegan granulated sugar / coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla
- 1 â…” cups gluten free all purpose flour
Instructions
- to cook lentils: Bring 1 cup lentils and 2 cups water to a boil, cook for 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool. (lentil package says 2:1 ratio water to lentils, I needed more (gas stove?); I used 1 cup lentils to 2 cups water, then had to add another 1 ½ cups water with 8 minutes left).
- In food processor (with small bowl attachment if available) or blender, puree lentils with water until smooth.
- Cream together butter, sugar, vanilla and pureed lentils.
- Stir in flour, combine until dough forms, do not over mix.
- Knead into a ball, cool in refrigerator 10 minutes.
- Roll to â…“ inch thickness and cut into haunted house pieces and Halloween shapes (I drew stencils).
- Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes, until set. Cool completely before assembling and decorating.
Notes
dairy, egg, soy, and gluten free, vegan
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
28Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 45Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 26mgCarbohydrates: 4gNet Carbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 7gProtein: 0g
nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
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lisa fine says
When you mentioned a protein cookie, I was definitely thinking it'd have protein powder in it. I never would have thought to make lentil cookies! That is just adorable.
spabettie says
thank you, Lisa! I had no idea if it would work, I'm happy I tried it because it worked really well - just as easy as a normal cut out dough!
moonsword says
oh screaming brilliance! Lentils in cookies just sounds right now that I'm seeing it. That's the best haunted house I've seen this year and your tiny red encircling bricks are perfect. Bravo Spabettie!
spabettie says
aw, thank you!! 😀 the bricks are my favorite part - probably because they took forever... 😉
Lindsay says
WOW! I have to try these -- lentils, huh. Who would've thunk it...
spabettie says
exactly! if I wasn't posting ALL sweets this month, and participating in the Meatless Mondays A-Z, I sure wouldn't have! well... perhaps eventually 😉
Matt mmWine Horbund says
I couldnt have said it better than Jess! My goodness your creativity is amazing!
spabettie says
thank you so much, Matt! I appreciate that, cheers! 🙂
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
Oh very cool challenge that you totally won of course! Love the idea of the lentils. I think they are plenty mild enough to add into a treat. YUM
spabettie says
exactly - I know I will do this again! hugs to you - hope you are enjoying your race high all week! XO
Allie says
That is one adorable haunted house! And you are way too creative with the lentils challenge, haha. I would never think to go sweet with 'em!
Jess says
You never cease to amaze me! A protein cookie HOUSE and one made with lentils no less -- I am so totally impressed, as usual. And now I'm totally craving a cookie with frosting -- I make homemade sugar frosted cookies every christmas and can't wait to make them again, they are SO yummy!
spabettie says
thank you! 😀 this was my first house... I've never made a traditional gingerbread house before, now I cannot wait to!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Too cute! Why should houses be limited to gingerbread at Christmas?
spabettie says
they should not! (although I cannot wait for the holidays to make another one!)
Hannah-lyz says
Oooh! You should so do a cookie house for Valentines Day! It could be a Love Shack! (like the song!)
spabettie says
haaa, LOVE SHACK! I LOVE it... I just may have to!
katie says
I love it! I want to eat it but I also know it is too pretty to eat!!!
Hope your weekend was fabulous!
Send love to dad! <3 xoxo
spabettie says
thank you Katie!! it was fabulous... we are still at the beach - I'm hoping this house makes the drive home? 🙂 I'll tell Dad you say hello! XXO!
Abby says
Cutest. Thing. Ever.
I've tried to do the gingerbread house thing in the past. Epic fail. I ended up with more frosting glue in my hair than on the crooked house that would inevitably collapse, so big props to you!
spabettie says
see, I was wanting to do a crooked house, like, spooky haunted houses look in my mind... don't think I really got it at all, but it IS still standing, so I'm happy about that - my first house is a success! (cannot wait for holiday gingerbread house making...)