15 barley cookie recipes

Five-ingredient peanut butter cookies sweetened with honey and built on whole grain brown rice and barley flours. No eggs, no dairy, ready in 20 minutes.

Wholesome millet molasses cookies made with barley flour, oats and no eggs. Chewy, earthy and lightly sweet, these wheat-free cookies bake in just 10 minutes.

Carob-orange cookies made with rice flour, barley flour, carob powder, ground nuts, and honey. Egg-free and dairy-free with a natural sweetness and subtle citrus flavor.

Egg-free carob drop brownies made with barley flour, maple syrup, and chopped nuts. Scooped and baked in just 20 minutes for a quick, naturally sweetened treat.

Wheat-free shortbread cookies made with rice flour, barley flour, and rice syrup. Just 4 ingredients for a crisp, buttery-style cookie that's dairy-free and vegan-friendly too.

Egg-free and dairy-free oat cookies made with garbanzo flour, brown rice flour, and honey. A wholesome, allergen-friendly cookie with a nutty, hearty chew.

Vegan pecan spice cookies sweetened with maple syrup and barley malt. Whole wheat flour, chopped pecans, raisins, and warm star anise, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Dairy and egg free.

Crisp almond cookies sandwiched with airy white chocolate and Bailey's mousse, drizzled with a citrus-cream sauce. A multi-layered, restaurant-worthy Napoleon dessert.

Barley broth with chicken, sauteed mushrooms, ribbony leeks, and a crushed chicken liver base enriched with lemon zest and garlic. A hearty British-style soup that doubles as a stew.

Soothing chicken barley soup with parsnips, celery, onion, and a strip of kombu for added minerals. High in protein and fiber, gentle enough for anyone feeling under the weather.

Italian-seasoned barley cooked with onions, green pepper, garlic, tomatoes, and herbs. A low-fat vegetarian grain side dish that reheats well in the microwave.

Barley risotto with sauteed shrimp, cubed Japanese eggplant, and pecorino romano cheese. Pearl barley cooked risotto-style with vegetable stock for a chewy, creamy grain dish.

A hearty vegetarian barley stew simmered in sweet carrot juice with shiitake mushrooms, kale, and a hit of ginger. Toasted barley cooks risotto-style into a cozy, warming, fiber-rich bowl.

Slow-simmered lamb with crushed garlic and coarsely ground barley cooked in rich lamb broth. A rustic, stick-to-your-ribs dish served with crusty bread.

Chocolate Chip layered shot with Swiss chocolate almond liqueur, Baileys Irish Cream, and peppermint schnapps. A sweet, minty dessert shooter that tastes like a chocolate chip cookie.