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
- ⅓ cup vegan granulated sugar / coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla
- 1 ⅔ 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 ⅓ 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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Sam Rosen says
whoa amazing spooky house! sounds yummy too 🙂
spabettie says
thank you, Sam! (and yeah, it's pretty yummy!) 🙂
Layla says
HOLY WOW this is amazing!! so detailed and fun, and I am amazed by your creative recipe!
spabettie says
thanks so much, Layla! 🙂
Adventures in Dressmaking says
WOW, that is super ambitious!! But looks great! I always wanted to make gingerbread houses when I was a kid but I think my mom didn't feel like taking it on, haha... now I can't eat them but I do like snacking on candy while making things... 😉
spabettie says
thanks, Suzannah! this was my first house - now I am looking forward to making another for the holidays! 🙂
Richa says
this is the cutest ever house.. i want to live in it and keep eating parts of it!!
and lentils! so fun! amazing Kris, super amazing!
spabettie says
thank you Richa!! 😀 this just made me smile SO BIG!
Shirley @ gfe says
You are just so darned brilliant, girl!! Love this!
xo,
Shirley
spabettie says
thank you so much, Shirley!! it sure was fun to make! XXO!
Purely Twins says
you are so talented!!! seriously you have some of the best ideas!
xoxo
spabettie says
ah, thank you girls! you seriously make me smile big - XXO!
Beth @ Tasty Yummies says
Sooo adorable and what a totally creative recipe too. You pretty much amaze me always!
spabettie says
thank you, Beth! sweet comments like this are what keep me going, truly! I appreciate you so much!
Leah says
this is such a fun idea! what a great idea for kids.
Leah says
and using lentils! I never would have thought of it. I love using beans in bakes goods so this totally makes sense.
spabettie says
yes! this was my first time using lentils, but I've made MANY chickpea cookie ball. these work really well!
spabettie says
yes - kids could help knead the dough, even cut it if they're old enough... and the real fun is in the decor!
foodwanderings says
Kristina, love this whimsical spooky Halloween house & vegan too, how about that?! Great achievement!
spabettie says
thank you so much, Shulie! it sure was a fun project...
Macey says
Such a great idea! And soooooo cute!! I may have to try this out with the boy I nanny. He'd love it!
spabettie says
oh, you should! and if not for Halloween, in place of the gingerbread house...