Gingerbread Man Sandwiches (Printable Version)

Playful bread cutouts with honey cinnamon cream cheese and fruit decorations for a fun, soft snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 12 slices soft whole wheat or white sandwich bread

→ Cream Cheese Filling

02 - 120 grams (4 ounces) cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 ½ tablespoons honey
04 - ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - ½ teaspoon 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 tablespoons colored sprinkles (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Cut gingerbread man shapes from each bread slice using a gingerbread man-shaped cookie cutter, producing 12 cutouts.
02 - Combine cream cheese, honey, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a small bowl and mix until smooth.
03 - Generously spread the cream cheese mixture onto 6 of the bread cutouts.
04 - Layer thinly sliced apple or banana pieces over the cream cheese spread as desired.
05 - Top each with another bread cutout to form a sandwich.
06 - Decorate sandwich faces with raisins, mini chocolate chips, or sprinkles to create eyes, buttons, and smiles; press decorations lightly to secure.
07 - Serve immediately or wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Whimsical and fun sandwiches for kids lunches or parties
  • Soft bread with sweet cream cheese and fruit accents
02 -
  • Swap honey for maple syrup or agave for a different flavor
  • Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free version
03 -
  • Add a thin spread of nut butter beneath the cream cheese for a nutty twist
  • Pair with fresh fruit or a glass of milk for a balanced snack
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