When I left you last week, I promised more holiday hors d’oeuvres to elevate your holiday snacking this year.

I am many things, but a liar isn’t one of them, so I am making good on that promise this week.

I offer you two more of my favorite holiday treats to try, who knows, you might even come up with your own twist on them.

The first is cream cheese candies.

I have loved these things for years. I remember requesting that my mom make them for every holiday gathering while growing up.

I will admit, as I have gotten older, I find myself having to practice moderation because the little bites are sweet. Don’t get me wrong, they are good … but sweet.

The beauty of these treats is they are fully customizable. You choose what you want to coat your candies in and your imagination is the limit.

I have always been a fan of sprinkles, followed closely by sprinkled sugar.

My mom, on the other hand, likes chopped pecans, and my brothers preferred chocolate sprinkles.

You can pick your metaphorical poison and there are no wrong answers.

The other treat, and a personal favorite of my mom, is my grandma’s homemade peanut butter fudge.

I can remember my grandma making the little, brown squares every Christmas before her health began failing.

She would have them ready when we arrived, or shortly thereafter, and the snacking would commence.

I like it as well, but it is by no means my absolute favorite.

Though now that I think of it, I haven’t had any since she stopped making it a few years ago, so maybe I should give it another try. Who knows, I might love it now?

Regardless, the sweet treats are worth a try this holiday if you are a fan of peanut butter, fudge or even sweets in general.

CREAM CHEESE CANDY

1 8-ounce box cream cheese
1 pound powdered sugar
Different types of coating:
Crushed pecans
Colored sugar
Candy sprinkles
Crushed peppermint
Cookie Crumbs

■ Soften cream cheese.
■ Combine in a bowl with powdered sugar.
■ Refrigerate for about two hours until firm.
■ Scoop by spoonful and roll into balls. Roll the balls in desired toppings.
■ Place back in the refrigerator to set.

PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

2 cups sugar
½ cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup peanut butter

■ Bring milk and sugar to a boil. Boil for 2 ½ minutes.
■ Remove from heat.
■ Stir in vanilla extract and peanut butter.
■ Pour into a buttered 8-inch-by-8-inch pan.
■ Let cool and cut into squares.
■ Serve and enjoy!