FAMILY-FAVORITE CINNAMON CANDY

Family-Favorite Cinnamon Candy image

I have fond memories of standing at my grandmother's stove with my mom and my aunts, helping to make this cherished recipe. Now I share the tradition with my kids. -Wendy Hagan, Oak Grove, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 3-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
3-3/4 cups sugar
1-1/4 cups light corn syrup
1 cup water
3 packages (6 ounces each) Red Hots
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Grease two 15x10x1-in. pans with butter., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Add Red Hots; return to a boil, stirring carefully until Red Hots are melted, about 10 minutes. (Mixture will be very hot; wear an oven mitt while stirring to prevent burns.) Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage)., Remove from heat. Immediately divide mixture between prepared pans; cool completely, about 1 hour., Break candy into pieces. Place confectioners' sugar in a large resealable bag. In batches, add candy and toss to coat lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.