5 qts. popped corn
1/2 c. butter
1 (16 oz.) pkg. marshmallows
Round toothpicks
2 lbs. assorted gumdrops or jelly candies

Measure popped corn in large bowl. Over low heat melt butter, add marshmallows until melted and smooth; stir. Drizzle over popped corn in bowl, stir to mix and coat all popcorn. When cool enough to handle, with lightly buttered palms of your hands, shape mixture into a ball. Remove ball to large cookie sheet, shape with hands into a firm cone about 11" high. Spear candies onto toothpick and insert into popcorn tree to form own patterns.