Friday, April 4, 2008

Candy Cane Popcorn/Christmas Popcorn

4 quarts popped corn
2 cups whole nuts (peanuts)
3 cups miniature marshmallows (colored)
1½ cups spiced gumdrops
1 cup margarine
1½ cups sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla

Mix popcorn, nuts, marshmallows and gumdrops in large mixing bowl. Melt margarine in heavy saucepan and add sugar and corn syrup. Bring mixture to a boil and simmer 3 minutes. Add vanilla. Pour over the popcorn mixture and mix well. With hands dampened in cool water, shape into candy cane or wreath. Wrap in plastic.

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