Rum Balls 3 Ways
A little chocolate, some coconut, and a splash of rum? That's a Christmas treat! Elegant and boozy, these chewy 20-minute rum balls are coated in cocoa powder and made for your holiday cocktail party.
Ingredients
- 8.8 oz plain sweet biscuits such as graham crackers, processed into crumbs, 250g
- 4 tablespoons good quality cocoa powder sifted, approx 30g
- 1 cup desiccated coconut approx 85g
- 1 can non-dairy sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces) 397g
- 2 ½ tablespoons dark rum to taste replace with non-dairy milk for a kid-friendly version, 37.5ml
- Extra sweetened cocoa sifted, shredded coconut, and rainbow sprinkles to roll the balls in.
Instructions
- Place biscuit crumbs, cocoa powder, and desiccated coconut in a bowl and give it a quick stir to combine. Add condensed milk and rum, and stir with a wooden spoon until it comes together into a dough. Chill in the freezer for about 5 minutes if it has softened.
- Roll into small balls with your hands and roll in cocoa powder or decoration of your choice. Place on a baking paper-lined baking tray or plate and chill if serving on the day. If it starts to get sticky and melty as you're rolling, store it in the fridge to firm it up.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Fine, even crumbs. When crumbling your biscuits, aim for a fine, even texture. Finer crumbs will hold together better, and making sure they are even will produce a more appealing texture.
- Sift the cocoa powder. Sift the cocoa powder to avoid any clumps.
- Keep the dough cold. Give the dough some time (roughly 5 minutes) in the freezer before you roll it into balls. This will make it easier to work with. If it becomes too sticky as you roll, you can return it to the freezer for a few minutes.
- Rum adjustment. If you prefer a stronger rum flavour, add more rum (you might need to add more biscuit crumbs, too, to balance the extra moisture). If you want to tone down the rum flavour, swap some of it for plant milk.
- Storage. When stored in an airtight container, these rum balls will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week. You can also flash freeze them, load them into a freezer bag, and freeze for up to 5 weeks. Let the rum balls thaw for a little bit on the counter before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1rum ball | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg