Name: Rum balls recipe
Ingredients: 250g plain biscuits (such as Marie); 395g can sweetened condensed milk; 1 cup (80g) desiccated coconut; 1/4 cup (25g) Dutch-processed cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange rind; 1/4 cup (60ml) dark rum; 1/2 cup (40g) desiccated coconut, toasted, extra

This rum balls recipe takes just 20 minutes to prepare and are made with simple ingredients. No baking required – just mix, roll, and refrigerate.

Rum balls is one of our most popular Christmas recipes and makes a lovely edible gift. Plus with one recipe swap you can make these kid-friendly too.

Ingredients

250g plain biscuits (such as Marie)

395g can sweetened condensed milk

1 cup (80g) desiccated coconut

1/4 cup (25g) Dutch-processed cocoa powder

1 teaspoon finely grated orange rind

1/4 cup (60ml) dark rum

1/2 cup (40g) desiccated coconut, toasted, extra

Method

Process biscuits until fine crumbs.

Transfer crumbs to a large bowl; add condensed milk, coconut, sifted cocoa, rind and rum. Stir well to combine.

Roll mixture into walnut-sized balls. Toss in extra coconut. Place on a tray; cover, refrigerate until firm.

Editor’s tip: This is one of our most popular Christmas recipes. Some readers make three batches every festive season! Bundle some into little bags or boxes as gifts, or have a container full in the fridge for when guests pop over

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