Pin Whimsical and fun sandwiches shaped like gingerbread men, perfect for kids lunches, parties, or festive occasions. Soft bread is filled with a sweet cream cheese spread and accented with fruit for a playful, delicious treat.
These sandwiches always bring smiles at family gatherings and are a favorite for festive occasions.
Ingredients
- Bread: 12 slices soft whole wheat or white sandwich bread
- Cream Cheese Filling: 120 g (4 oz) cream cheese, softened, 1 ½ tbsp honey, ¼ tsp ground cinnamon, ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Decorations: 1 small apple, thinly sliced, 1 small banana, sliced, 12–18 raisins or mini chocolate chips, 2 tbsp colored sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Using a gingerbread man-shaped cookie cutter, cut out shapes from each bread slice (yields 12 cutouts).
- Step 2:
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, honey, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
- Step 3:
- Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto 6 of the bread cutouts.
- Step 4:
- Layer with thin apple or banana slices as desired.
- Step 5:
- Top each with a second bread cutout to form a sandwich.
- Step 6:
- Decorate the sandwich faces with raisins, mini chocolate chips, or sprinkles to make eyes, buttons, and smiles. Lightly press decorations into the bread so they stay in place.
- Step 7:
- Serve immediately, or wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
Pin Making these sandwiches always brings joy at our family parties, especially with the kids excited to help decorate the faces.
Notes
Swap honey for maple syrup or agave for a different flavor. For a nutty twist, add a thin spread of nut butter beneath the cream cheese. Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free version. Pair with fresh fruit or a glass of milk for a balanced snack.
Required Tools
Gingerbread man-shaped cookie cutter, Mixing bowl, Spatula or butter knife, Small knife (for slicing fruit)
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cream cheese) and gluten (bread). For nut allergies, ensure all ingredients are nut-free. Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens.
Pin These gingerbread man sandwiches are a delightful treat that adds fun to any meal occasion
Recipe Q&A
- → What type of bread works best for the cutouts?
Soft whole wheat or white sandwich bread is ideal for easy cutting and a tender bite.
- → Can I substitute the honey in the cream cheese filling?
Yes, maple syrup or agave work well as alternatives for a different sweetness profile.
- → How should I decorate the sandwiches?
Use raisins, mini chocolate chips, and colored sprinkles to create facial features and buttons, pressing them lightly into the bread.
- → How long can these cutouts be stored?
They can be wrapped and refrigerated for up to 4 hours to keep fresh and tasty.
- → Are there gluten-free options?
Yes, substitute with gluten-free bread to accommodate dietary needs.