A fascination with farming and quality grains leads the folks at Mediterra into some wonderful food adventures. One example: this cookie made with purple barley. The chemistry of cookie baking turns the anthocyanins contained in the grain into fascinating colors, while maintaining the rich, nutty flavor profile of the barley. Everyone at the TABLE studio loved tasting the results of this delicious sweet (but not too sweet) treat. Try making it for a treat after brunch, for a dessert table at a birthday party, or even for yourself after a rough day at the office.
What is Purple Barley?
Purple barley, also known as black barley (hence why it doesn’t exactly have a complete purple color), is a type of whole grain that contains nutty, almost smokey flavor and a slight purple hue. It’s packed with antioxidants, fiber, and essential nutrients, making it a healthy and delicious addition to your diet when used in dessert recipes especially. While it may look intimidating, purple barley is quite easy to cook with and bake with. Its unique color and flavor make it a visually appealing and adds a unique flavor to whatever you’re making.
Purple Barley Cookies
- Yield: 8 Cookies 1x
Description
Don’t let the purple barley throw you off, it only makes these cookies more delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ sticks butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 3 ½ cups purple barley flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Place butter and brown sugar in a mixer and beat until light and fluffy.
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Add vanilla extract and, eggs one at a time. Beat until combined.
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Add remaining ingredients and mix just until combined.
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Scoop in 4-ounce portions and flatten. Sprinkle with large flake salt.
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Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.
Recipe by Mediterra
Styling by Anna Franklin
Photography by Dave Bryce
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