What is small, red, round and is just what the doctored ordered?

No, it’s not that little pill that you now have to ask your pharmacist for by name.

The answer is Red Hots cinnamon candies, which were created by Ferrara Pan in the 1930s.

If you’re looking for a cure for those boring coffee blues, sprinkle in a few Red Hots and give your coffee a swirl. Instant cinnamon. The extra spice will warm your soul faster than the bean itself.

Don’t stop with your coffee, though!

The next time you make an Apple Pie, omit the cinnamon and nutmeg and use 3 tablespoons of Red Hots instead. This idea comes from the Better Homes & Gardens Dessert Cookbook, 1960 Edition a thin, pink book I inherited from my Aunt Sharon.

This recipe for Spiced Sweet Potatoes and Apples is one I look forward to trying.

For more Red Hots recipes, click here.