Spooky Halloween Cookies

For the cookies:

• 60g (2 scoops) Bulk Nutrients Whey Protein Concentrate in Vanilla
• 2 teaspoons of zero/low-calorie sweetener
• 1 egg
• 1 egg white
• 30g wholemeal flour
• 100g organic butter and /or coconut oil – softened
• 1/3 cup coconut sugar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

For the icing:

• Food colouring
• 1 packet Bulk Nutrients Protein Hot in Vanilla Chai
• 4 tablespoons coconut oil – melted
• Dark chocolate

For the cookies:

1. Step 1: Set oven to 180 degrees and line two trays with baking paper.
2. Step 2: With an electric beater, whip butter and/or coconut oil and zero/low-calorie sweetener until pale and creamy.
3. Step 3: Add the egg and egg white and continue to whip.
4. Step 4: Turn down to a lower folding speed, or use a wooden spoon to mix in remaining cookie ingredients.
5. Step 5: Once mixed turn on to a floured surface, or between two sheets of baking paper and roll out to 1cm thick.
6. Step 6: Use a cookie cutter to cut dough and place on prepared trays.
7. Step 7: Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and allow to cool on a wire rack.

For the icing:

1. Step 1: Mix three tablespoons of coconut oil with the Protein Hot until a thick paste forms. Add food colouring as desired and spread over cookies.
2. Step 2: Melt dark chocolate with one tablespoon of coconut oil until a thin icing forms.
3. Step 3: Use this to get creative with cookie designs and start topping with spooky artwork!

Nicole Frain

Formerly working as part of Bulk Nutrients R&D team for many years, Nicole Frain is a food scientist, personal trainer and a professional international cyclist.

She's applied her learnings at the national stage for bodybuilding, and has several qualifications in Food Science, Nutrition and Business!