Candy Cane Popcorn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 qt. popped corn
1 c. margarine
1 1/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. white corn syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. miniature marshmallows
1 1/2 c. spiced gumdrops

Preparation

Mix popcorn, marshmallows and gumdrops in a large mixing bowl. Melt butter in heavy saucepan and add sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring, and simmer 3 minutes.
Add vanilla and blend well.
Pour over popcorn mixture, mixing well.
Let stand 2 minutes to cool.
With hands dampened in cool water, shape into balls, candy cane, wreaths or as desired.