Man cannot live on chocolate alone.
But woman can.
And Katie totally can.
Everything’s better covered in chocolate. Cookie Ball Pops are no exception.
Well, maybe broccoli is an exception.
But this post isn’t about broccoli; thank goodness.
It’s about chocolate-covered Cookie Ball Pops.
These pops look super-elegant, like they came from a gourmet candy store. Therefore, they are a perfect party gift because—in reality—they’re so easy to make! A few days ago, I brought a batch to a friend’s graduation party, and people went crazy. It was as if I’d brought something, well… not-so-legal. (I swear, I didn’t put any rum in the cookie ball pops!)
Chocolate Cookie Ball Pops
First melt chocolate chips or a bar.
You can use any chocolate. I used PMS Chocolate.
Take the cookie ball pops out of the freezer and dip them in the melted chocolate. Then place them on parchment paper and rush those balls back to the freezer so they can get… yikes, I am not going to finish that sentence! 😕
Oh yeah, and you can throw in some sprinkles too.
Moving on…
Two months ago, I discovered the wonders of Foodgawker.
At first, it was a frustrating world; they rejected all my photos! But rejection is ultimately a good thing in that it forces you to WORK HARDER. It also makes the moments all the more sweet when you finally achieve acceptance.
That’s not to say I don’t have a lot to learn about photography. I only this year realized it’s one of my passions. So obviously I still know very little about the genre. I’d love to take a class—if ever I get a free moment in my life! For now, I’m just having fun exploring different camera settings and making up my own (perhaps unorthodox) form in terms of “styling.” I never knew that food photography was such an art! It’s funny; I now find myself not even noticing the actual food in photos. I’m too busy taking in the backdrop, the props, the color scheme, and any number of other artsy aspects of the pictures.
Anyway, there’s now a banner on right side of my blog, if you’re interested in checking it out. I jump up and down like a crazy girl whenever I receive the “your photo has been accepted” email from the lovely folks at foodgawker. It’s such a thrill to see my little photos alongside some incredible others—many taken by professional photographers. I owe foodgawker so much for inciting, in me, a passion I never knew existed until two months ago!
Do you like taking photos?
And do you like looking back at old photos?
Until recently, I never cared about the quality of my photos. But I’ve always loved taking pictures, just because they offer lasting memories and it’s so much fun to look back.
A treat CANT get better than that! It just cant! Im stil so exited that you used oatflour in the pops, I really love the flavor of oats.
It is not easy to take good photos. I just have to say that you have come a long way. I have been reading you blog for so long, and I can really see how you have improved! You are a pro now 😀 And that makes it so much fun to read AND look at your post!
Aww thank you! I am definitely not a pro… maybe someday? I dunno… I’m having fun, so that’s all that matters! 🙂
And oat flour is sooooo yummy!!
Great you´ve got your recipes on the foodgawker! I love that website:) I am bad at taking pictures, so I admire how someone is able to make such a perfect pictures of their food:)
Pure deliciousness!
Congrats on getting into foodgawker! Katie I think your photos have gotten much better just in the past few weeks (not that they weren’t good before, but you know what I mean). I miss the fake flowers though!
I was just about to mention the fake flowers, when I saw someone had already beat me to it!
I love how you say you “make up my own (perhaps unorthodox) methods”. I love the ribbons and dolls you use, and I especially love those fake flowers. Now I can’t step into a Michaels without thinking of you! 🙂
Haha the fake flowers are NOT gone for good. They’re still hanging around in my living room…
I don’t know much about photography but I have learned a thing or two over the past year. I look back of food photos taken with flash and cringe! Its all about the natural lighting!
I am loving this new cookie ball pop trend!
And your photos are beautiful. Hard to believe you only just started paying attention to photography two months ago. Your stuff looks so professional!
And uh oh I think I’ve found a new website to stalk. How did I not know about foodgawker until now!?
I laughed at your broccoli comment.. but seriously, chocolate makes EVERYTHING better! Cookie dough, gummy bears, raisins.. I wonder how chocolate-covered broccoli would taste…. hmmmm
everything is better covered in chocolate. that is why i love your blog! 🙂
congrats on the featured photos!!! that’s so exciting! I’m just starting to learn more about photography. Someday when I have proper equipment, I’d like to get more into it.
Congrats on getting your pictures into foodgawker! Your pictures are gorgeous.
I like taking pictures a lot too and it is a passion that developed recently. My Canon is my baby and I love it so much!
You’re so creative and brilliant, my friend! I really wouldn’t be surprised if Larabar hired you to create and test new flavors 🙂
Agreed! I wish they would, because then the rest of us could reap the benefit of getting to eat those flavors you devise ;).