Around the holiday's, the thing I look forward to (guiltily) the most is the making and eating of many different deliciously festive treats. Between baking with my mom and grandma and eating at my aunt's and uncle's on Christmas Eve, there's nothing but sugary goodness at every corner. These ten treats are my favorite's around this time of year and the recipes attached make it easy for you to make them for you and your family as well. Happy baking and happy holidays!

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10. Peanut Butter Blossoms

This treat is a tradition in my family and never fails to make me thing of the most wonderful time of year. For all of you chocolate and peanut butter lovers, this is the most simple and tasty treat for you. (Recipe can be found here: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/classic-peanut...)

9. Gingerbread Men (FUN FOR KIDS)

The classic cookie can make the holidays fun for everyone. Use food coloring to make different color icing's and design your gingerbread man exactly the way you'd want. Brings out the inner child in everyone. (Recipe can be found here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/gingerbread-coo...)

8. Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake

Thanks to my grandmother, this dessert easily made my list of top 10 favorite holiday treats because it is so amazing. Cheesecake itself is to die for, but combining cheesecake AND pumpkin pie? Nothing quite beats it. (Recipe can be found here: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/13477/double-layer-pu...)

7. Classic Caramel Apples (With A Little Flare)

Spice up the classic caramel apple with some peanuts or chocolate drizzle to make them just a little bit extraordinary. Always a crowd favorite. (Recipe can be found here: http://www.theyummylife.com/Gourmet_Caramel_Apples)

6. Pumpkin Cream Sandwiches

Soft pumpkin cookies combined with a cream cheese filling makes for a mini pumpkin roll and who doesn't love a bite size pumpkin roll? That's what I thought. (Recipe can be found here: http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-...)

5. Cookie Dough Dip

So so so easy and probably the best dip ever invented. You won't be able to stop eating it, and neither will your guests, especially yummy around the holidays. (Recipe can be found here: http://homemadehooplah.com/recipes/cookie-dough-di...)

4. French Apple Tart

This warm holiday dessert is out of this world. Combining crispy pastry with the sweet apricot jelly and tart apples, Ina Garten has found a way to make apples my favorite fruit ever. You HAVE to try it this holiday season. (Recipe can be found here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/fren...)

3. Peppermint Bark

The most simple and delicious white chocolate treat. Incorporating peppermint and melted chocolate chips to make a yummy holiday statement treat. (Recipe can be found here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/pepp...)

2. Saltine Chocolate Bark

It's basically like a heath bar but BETTER and doesn't get stuck in your teeth for hours. So fun to make and even more fun to eat. By far one of my favorite treats my mom makes every year. MUST TRY. (Recipe can be found here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/trisha-yearwood...)

1. OREO Cookie Balls

My all time favorite holiday treat. Nothing is better than visiting my Aunt Stephanie's house on Christmas Eve and finding these on the kitchen table. SO delicious and easy to make. Always a crowd favorite. (Recipe can be found here:http://www.snackworks.com/recipe/oreo-cookie-balls...)

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Happy Holidays, hope they're as sweet as these treats! Enjoy.