Popcorn ring

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8quartsPopped popcorn
2cupsMargarine
2⅔cupSugar
1cupLight Karo corn syrup
1teaspoonVanilla
2cupsWhole pecans
6cupsMiniature marshmallows
2cupsSmall spiced gumdrops

Directions

Put popped popcorn, marshmallows, gumdrops, and pecans (optional) in large bowl. Melt butter, add sugar and Karo, bring to a boil, stirring and simmering 3 minutes, add vanilla, pour over popcorn. Mix well, let stand 2 minutes to cool. Press into buttered ring-mold.

Unmold onto wax paper. Decorate with cut gumdrops. Or make balls with slightly dampened hands.

HALLOWEEN: Use orange and black gumdrops. CHRISTMAS: Use red and green gumdrops.