Kiwidutch's Rum Balls Sultanas Nuts No Condensed Milk Not Recipe

Discover the secret to incredibly delicious rum balls! This unique recipe, originally from a 1970s New Zealand newspaper, skips the condensed milk for a lighter, nuttier flavor. Featuring sultanas, walnuts, and buttery Maria biscuits (or equivalent), these rum balls are coated in a delicate layer of coconut. A delightful treat perfect for sharing or enjoying by yourself! Learn about the fascinating differences between New Zealand/Australian and North American baking ingredients in the original blog post linked on our 'About Me' page.

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 80.8 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.3 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Kiwidutch's Rum Balls Sultanas Nuts No Condensed Milk Not

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How to Make Kiwidutch's Rum Balls Sultanas Nuts No Condensed Milk Not

  1. Finely crush 1 ½ cups Maria biscuits (or equivalent) by hand or using a food processor.
  2. Finely chop 1 cup walnuts and ½ cup sultanas. You can do this by hand or pulse in a food processor.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the crushed biscuits, chopped nuts, sultanas, softened butter, cocoa powder, icing sugar, and rum (or rum extract). Mix thoroughly until well combined.
  4. If the mixture is too wet, gradually add more crushed biscuits, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a firm, moldable consistency.
  5. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Immediately roll each ball in the desiccated coconut to coat completely.
  6. Refrigerate the rum balls for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
  7. Enjoy your homemade Kiwi-Dutch Rum Balls! Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

16g

Carbs

2g