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I’ve broken into the rum balls already

33 replies

D20 · 06/11/2023 16:40

I hadn’t seen them for years and happened to spot them in Home Bargains Christmas sweets section. They’ve barely sat in my cupboard 24 hours before I caved.

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biscuitnut · 06/11/2023 16:46

If I had rum balls in the house they wouldn't have lasted 24 mins so congrats on lasting that long and damn you to hell because all I can think of now is lovely rum balls 😂

KindaDefinitelyMaybe · 06/11/2023 16:47

I've deliberately not bought Lebkuchen for this very reason...

Foxontherun · 06/11/2023 16:49

Has anyone noticed if Lidl and M&S have their cherry brandy chocs yet? 🤤

Wishimaywishimight · 06/11/2023 16:56

I bought a Frys Chocolate Cream selection box as part of DH's Christmas present and ate it all within 24 hours.

I am, at least, very ashamed 😆

MrsDanversGlidesAgain · 06/11/2023 16:56

KindaDefinitelyMaybe · 06/11/2023 16:47

I've deliberately not bought Lebkuchen for this very reason...

You did that deliberately, didn't you? you went and reminded me about Lebkuchen.

StoatofDisarray · 06/11/2023 16:57

I'm delighted to hear that rum balls are still a thing! Are we talking about those round little rock - hard bastards that taste faintly of Captain Morgan's?

MrsMitford3 · 06/11/2023 16:58

I also need to know about the cherry brandy chocs @Foxontherun

Bailey's is on offer at ocado and one did slip into my online order just now-usually I have a strict ban outside of december/christmas but it was too good to pass up!

TastesLikeStrawberriesOnASummerEvening · 06/11/2023 17:00

I'm staying with friends for Christmas and they aren't really cheese eaters so I'm considering starting on the Christmas cheese now to get it all eaten beforehand.

GrumpyPanda · 06/11/2023 17:00

We've always made our own - recipes been in the family for generations. In recent years I've started making half of them with Cointreau instead of rum which makes for a nice contrast.

GCAcademic · 06/11/2023 17:03

This is why I don't buy Christmas food or alcohol in advance. I know what my limitations are!

Foxontherun · 06/11/2023 17:07

StoatofDisarray · 06/11/2023 16:57

I'm delighted to hear that rum balls are still a thing! Are we talking about those round little rock - hard bastards that taste faintly of Captain Morgan's?

I think they were talking about rum chocolate truffles.

I've not had a proper rum ball in years ( too concerned about my teeth these days 😬)

Lulu1919 · 06/11/2023 17:18

Foxontherun · 06/11/2023 16:49

Has anyone noticed if Lidl and M&S have their cherry brandy chocs yet? 🤤

Marks Spencer have them....I bought a box !!

D20 · 06/11/2023 17:58

@StoatofDisarray the cakey type coated in chocolate vermicelli although the hard ones sound nice.

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LightSpeeds · 06/11/2023 18:03

😂😂😂

Surely2023IsTheYearForMyRainbowBaby · 06/11/2023 18:05

Foxontherun · 06/11/2023 16:49

Has anyone noticed if Lidl and M&S have their cherry brandy chocs yet? 🤤

Tescos did some amazing cherry brandy liquor chocs down the Polish food aisle. I can't remember the name of them and sadly I've deleted the photo of them but they were bloody gorgeous and had a whole cherry inside them

ImDuranDuran · 06/11/2023 19:54

Tescos did some amazing cherry brandy liquor chocs down the Polish food aisle. I can't remember the name of them and sadly I've deleted the photo of them but they were bloody gorgeous and had a whole cherry inside them

One of our lovely Polish customers brought a box of these in once, they were unreal! Even better was the fact that nobody else in the office liked them but me Grin

Turmerictolly · 06/11/2023 20:05

Gah, I foolishly put the stollen bites within reach on Saturday and they're almost all gone.

ThatAlbinoCat · 06/11/2023 20:07

My husband and I scoffed the tin of Quality Street we bought. It had been in the house a matter of a few hours. 😀

PinkArt · 06/11/2023 21:20

It makes me happy to know these are still out there in the wild! Iceland stocked them a few years back and I popped in far too many times after work to stock up.

Cece92 · 06/11/2023 21:23

I haven't seen any so far! Off to home bargains this week for some rum balls

Aydel · 06/11/2023 21:24

I’ve eaten a panettone.

XiCi · 06/11/2023 21:30

Foxontherun · 06/11/2023 16:49

Has anyone noticed if Lidl and M&S have their cherry brandy chocs yet? 🤤

They have them in Aldi. I'm already half way through a box 🫣

Morghulis · 07/11/2023 06:57

Iceland still stock them too - already scoffed a couple packs 😁

1990thatsme · 07/11/2023 07:03

I have to hide the goodies from myself, and sometimes I don’t find it all until after Christmas.

Green777 · 07/11/2023 07:09

@Aydel

I’ve eaten a Pannettone too so I’ll be dieting for next few days.

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