White Rum Balls
Festive White Rum Balls made with crushed biscuits, coconut, zesty orange, and a hint of rum. A quick and delicious holiday treat ready in minutes!
Servings 35 balls
Calories 98kcal
Ingredients
- 250 g (8.9 oz.) Marie biscuits, or Arrowroot or Plain Digestive biscuits
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened desiccated coconut
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 395 g full-fat sweetened condensed milk
- 2 Tbsp dark or white rum
Coating
- 1/3 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Process Biscuits: In a high-speed food processor, crush biscuits into a fine crumb. Transfer the crumbs to a large mixing bowl.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in coconut and orange zest until well combined.
- Mix in Condensed Milk & Rum: Pour in the condensed milk and rum, mix thoroughly until all dry ingredients are coated. Tip: Use your hands for easier mixing!
- Prepare for Coating: Place extra coconut in a small bowl for coating and set aside.
- Form Balls: Scoop a half tablespoon of mixture, roll into a ball, then roll in coconut until coated. Place balls directly into an airtight container or on a lined baking sheet. Continue the process with the remaining mixture.
- Chill: Refrigerate rum balls for 1 hour until firm. Enjoy!
Notes
Store: Keep the rum balls in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 week to 10 days. If preparing in advance, store them for 5-7 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Freeze: For longer storage, freeze the rum balls in a freezer-safe zip-lock bag or container for up to 2 months. Be sure to remove any excess air and label with the date. To thaw, leave them in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for a few hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 0.4mg