Rum Balls

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4.7

57 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    20 balls approx

  • Calories

    99 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Australian

Rum Balls

A festive favourite, this is one of the best old-fashioned rum balls recipes

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 weetbix (use 140 grams of a wheat breakfast cereal if you don't have weetbix in your country)
  • 2 tablespoons rum
  • ¾ cup desiccated coconut
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa
  • ¼ cup dried diced apricot
  • 1 tablespoon strawberry or raspberry jam
  • 395 grams condensed milk (1 tin)
  • ¾ cup desiccated coconut (additional for rolling)
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa optional (additional for dusting)
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Instructions

  1. Crush weetbix to a fine consistency.
  2. Sprinkle rum over weetbix.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and stir well to combine.
  4. Roll into small balls and coat by rolling in additional coconut.
  5. Place balls on a tray lined with baking paper and place in fridge for at least a couple of hours to set.
  6. Store in the fridge in an airtight container and enjoy cold or at room temperature.
  7. Serve dusted with cocoa (optional).

Nutrition Information

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Calories 99kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 25mg (1%) Potassium 115mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 96IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20balls approx

Amount Per Serving

Calories 99 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 99kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 25mg 1%
Potassium 115mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 96IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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