Red Rock Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Combine first 3 ingredients in a heavy 3-quart saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves.
2. 2
   Cook over medium heat, stirring often, about 10 minutes or until mixture reaches soft ball stage (234°).
3. 3
   Add cinnamon candies, cook stirring constantly, to hard crack stage (300°).
4. 4
   Remove from heat, stir in butter.
5. 5
   Quickly pour into a buttered 13 x 9-inch pan.
6. 6
   Cool.
7. 7
   Break into small pieces to serve.
8. 8
   Yields 1 1/2 pounds.