Gingerbread Man Sandwiches Fun (Print)

Fun gingerbread man-shaped bread with creamy filling and fruit accents for festive snacks.

# Components:

→ Bread

01 - 12 slices soft whole wheat or white sandwich bread

→ Cream Cheese Filling

02 - 120 g (4 oz) cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 ½ tbsp honey
04 - ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
05 - ½ tsp vanilla extract

→ Decorations

06 - 1 small apple, thinly sliced
07 - 1 small banana, sliced
08 - 12 to 18 raisins or mini chocolate chips
09 - 2 tbsp colored sprinkles (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Use a gingerbread man-shaped cookie cutter to cut shapes from each slice of bread, producing 12 cutouts.
02 - Combine softened cream cheese, honey, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a small bowl and mix until smooth.
03 - Generously spread the cream cheese mixture on 6 bread cutouts.
04 - Place thin slices of apple or banana on top of the cream cheese spread as desired.
05 - Cover each fruit-topped cutout with a second cutout to form a sandwich.
06 - Use raisins, mini chocolate chips, or sprinkles to create faces on the sandwiches, lightly pressing decorations to secure.
07 - Serve immediately or wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and festive sandwich shapes
  • Delicious sweet cream cheese filling
02 -
  • Swap honey for maple syrup or agave for different flavor
  • Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free version
03 -
  • Lightly press decorations into bread so they stay securely
  • Wrap sandwiches tightly to keep fresh for up to 4 hours
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