5 qts. popped corn
1/2 c. butter
1 pkg. (16 oz.) marshmallows
Round toothpicks
2 lbs. assorted gum drops/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 inches high. Spear candies onto toothpick, and insert into popcorn tree to form own patterns.