Candy Cane Popcorn (1984)

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  4 quarts popped popcorn
• 2 cups whole nuts (pecans, cashews, peanuts)
• 3 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1 1/2 cups spiced gumdrops
• 1 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 tspn vanilla 

Mix popcorn, nuts, marshmallows, and gumdrops in 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, and mix well. Let stand for 2 minutes. 

With hands dampened in cool water, shape into a candy cane. Arrange on a baking sheet to set. Wrap in plastic to store. Store in cool place. Serves 20.

More "Lost" Popcorn Recipes

Popcorn Bread Pudding (1887)

Cheddar Cheese Soup with Bacon and Almonds (1960)

(Origin - "Utah Dining Car Cookbook" by the Junior League of Ogden, Utah, 1984.)