Every day offers a new temptation. Cookies, candies, and brownies, oh my. The holiday season in the office brings a constant battle with a tenacious sweet tooth that’s never fully sated.

Cooks everywhere are busy stirring up the sweet treats that make the holidays oh-so-delicious. When it’s time to branch out and try a new confection, we see folks flocking to the search box for some sweet inspiration.

Over the last week, we’ve witnessed spikes on:

* Marzipan (+169%)
* Chestnuts (+155%)
* Sugar Cookie Recipes (+150%)

and even the dreaded and derided…

* Fruitcake (+136%)

But that’s not all. We’ve seen search surges on “Christmas Cookie Recipes,” “Christmas Candy,” and “Christmas Recipes” over the past few days as home chefs have their ovens working overtime in advance of the 25th.

What’s tops in holiday-related recipe searches? Well, we’re sure you’ll find something in this list that’ll make your mouth water:

* Fudge Recipes
* Holiday Cookie Recipes
* Gingerbread House Recipes
* Hanukkah Recipes
* Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes
* Biscotti Recipes
* Eggnog Recipes
* Easy Cookie Recipes
* Gingerbread Cookie Recipes
* Candy Cane Recipes

I prefer a tooth-challenging homemade toffee or perhaps a decadent, ultra-tart lemon bar, but it seems ginger and chocolate carry the day when it comes to holiday sweets. What’s your guilty gustatory pleasure this holiday season? Will you be searching for a special recipe to make something yummy for family and friends? Is favorite recipe missing from our current top 10? Let me know.

Erik Gunther
Yahoo! Buzz Index Editor