Classic Australian-Style Christmas Rum Balls

An easy no-bake chocolate rum ball recipe for Christmas, with biscuits, cocoa and coconut.

Ingredients

• 250 g plain sweet biscuits, crushed
• 395 g sweetened condensed milk
• 2–3 tbsp cocoa
• 1 cup desiccated coconut, plus extra for rolling
• Rum to taste, or rum essence for an alcohol-free version

Method

1. Combine the dry ingredients.
2. Mix through condensed milk and rum or essence.
3. Chill briefly if sticky, then roll into small balls and coat with coconut.
4. Refrigerate until firm.

Label clearly if using alcohol, especially on a mixed family dessert table.

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