Mum’s Rum Balls
Two classic versions of a beloved treat fruity or chocolatey perfect for gifting or sharing over the holidays.
Fruit Version
Makes 15
INGREDIENTS
• 250g packet arrowroot biscuits
• 395g tin condensed milk
• ½ cup shredded coconut (plus ½ cup for coating)
• 1 cup mixed dried fruit
• 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 Tbsp Beenleigh rum
METHOD
1. Crush the arrowroot biscuits in a large bowl. Add condensed milk, shredded coconut, mixed fruit, cocoa powder, and rum.
2. Mix until well combined. Roll into golf ball-sized portions and coat in extra shredded coconut.
3. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Best served at room temperature.
Chocolate Version
Makes 15
INGREDIENTS
• 250g packet arrowroot biscuits
• 395g tin condensed milk
• ½ cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup rice bubbles
• 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 Tbsp Beenleigh rum
• ½ cup chocolate sprinkles (for coating)
• 1 cup crushed walnuts (for coating)
METHOD
1. Crush the arrowroot biscuits in a large bowl. Add condensed milk, shredded coconut, rice bubbles, cocoa powder, and rum.
2. Mix until well combined. Roll into golf ball-sized portions. Coat half the batch in chocolate sprinkles and the other half in crushed walnuts.
3. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Serve at room temperature for best texture.