{"id":2007,"date":"2014-12-19T13:31:37","date_gmt":"2014-12-19T21:31:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cookiesorbiscuits.com\/?p=2007"},"modified":"2014-12-19T15:14:43","modified_gmt":"2014-12-19T23:14:43","slug":"rum-balls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cookiesorbiscuits.com\/?p=2007","title":{"rendered":"Rum Balls"},"content":{"rendered":"

I love this time of year. Most of the houses on our street have Christmas lights, glowing brightly in their yards. Those that don’t have either a Christmas tree or a menorah in their window. Even though the shops are crowded, there is a general feeling of cheer. People smile and wish strangers “Happy Holidays”. My house is full of lovely smells from all the Christmas foods. It all adds up to a wonderful holiday season. Rum Balls are just one of the foods I make at this time of year. They don’t contribute to the delicious smells but they certainly are a hit with our friends.<\/p>\n

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Rum Balls are another one of those Christmas traditions that I fall back to every year. Mum would make them most years, and I finally got to try them when I was a teenager. No – she didn’t make us wait until we were 18! My kids are still a little too young to have one – but I’ll let them in a few years time. Although I have to confess, this year my daughter took a bite of one before I managed to tell her she wasn’t allowed. Being a typical 11 year old, she spat it out. Obviously Rum is an acquired taste.<\/p>\n

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Rum Balls are really simple to make. They are in the category of candies which fall under “Oh no – I need something today and I have no time to bake!” Seriously – they take about 10 minutes to prepare. They are best if you let them sit for 2 hours before serving, but if you skip that step they still are going to taste fabulous.<\/p>\n

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I need to talk Australian for a moment. Weetabix are the same as Weetbix – Kellogg’s make Weetabix in America while Sanitarium make Weetbix. They taste the same – they have the same texture. They both work in Rum Bulls.<\/p>\n

However, I suspect that there might be a difference in size. My recipe (from Australia) calls for 9 Weetbix, however I find that this is much too dry in America. Instead, I have reduced the number to 7. If you are in Australia, you may like to start with 7, then test the consistency and add more Weetbix if needed.<\/p>\n

Also, I have increased the amount of rum to 4 tablespoons. This is because the American tablespoon only contains 15 ml and the Australian tablespoon contains 20 ml. Australian readers may like to start with 3 tablespoons, and do a quick taste test before adding the 4th!<\/p>\n

I didn’t think about this until I started writing, but these Rum Balls are very Australian.  In America, Rum Balls tend to be more fudge like.   Australian Rum Balls are often made with Weetbix, so they have a definite crunch to them.  I can assure you though, my American friends don’t mind that these Rum Balls are different from what they were expecting!   <\/p>\n

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Australian readers will be able to make these gluten free by using Gluten Free Weetbix. Unfortunately, I have not come across a good gluten free substitute in America, much to my love’s disappointment.<\/p>\n

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  1. 7 Weetabix<\/li>\t\t\t\t
  2. 3 tablespoons cocoa<\/li>\t\t\t\t
  3. \u00bd cup coconut unsweetened, shredded<\/li>\t\t\t\t
  4. 6 oz raisins<\/li>\t\t\t\t
  5. 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)<\/li>\t\t\t\t
  6. 4 tablespoons rum<\/li>\t\t\t\t
  7. extra unsweetened, shredded coconut for tossing<\/li>\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t
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    1. In a large bowl, crush the Weetabix.<\/li>\t\t\t\t
    2. Add the cocoa, coconut, raisins, condensed milk and rum.<\/li>\t\t\t\t
    3. Mix together until well combined. Let the mixture stand for 2 minutes.<\/li>\t\t\t\t
    4. Form mixture into small bite size balls.<\/li>\t\t\t\t
    5. Toss in coconut.<\/li>\t\t\t\t
    6. Let stand for at least 2 hours. Store in an airtight container.<\/li>\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>
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      I love this time of year. Most of the houses on our street have Christmas lights, glowing brightly in their yards. Those that don’t have either a Christmas tree or a menorah in their window. Even though the shops are crowded, there is a general feeling of cheer. People smile and wish strangers “Happy Holidays”…. <\/p>\n

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