Rum Balls
Boozy, fudgy chocolate truffles rolled in coconut. An Australian Christmas treat that needs no cooking.
- Time2 hr 20
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.18 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the biscuits in a bag and crush them to fine crumbs with a rolling pin.
- 2
Mix the crumbs, cocoa, 100 g coconut and raisins in a large bowl.
- 3
Stir in the condensed milk and rum to make a thick, sticky dough. Add a little more rum if it feels too dry.
- 4
Chill the mixture for 30 minutes so it is easier to handle.
30 min - 5
Roll into 24 balls the size of a walnut, then roll each one in the remaining coconut.
- 6
Chill for 2 hours until firm. Keep in the fridge in a tin for up to 2 weeks.
120 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
