Gingerbread Man Sandwich Cutouts (Print)

Soft bread cutouts filled with honey-spiced cream cheese and fruit for a playful snack.

# Ingredients:

→ 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 - 12–18 raisins or mini chocolate chips
09 - 2 tbsp colored sprinkles (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Using a gingerbread man-shaped cookie cutter, cut shapes from each bread slice to yield 12 cutouts.
02 - Combine cream cheese, honey, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
03 - Apply a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture to 6 of the bread cutouts.
04 - Top the cream cheese spread with thin slices of apple or banana as desired.
05 - Place a second bread cutout atop each filled slice to form sandwiches.
06 - Use raisins, mini chocolate chips, or sprinkles to create facial features and buttons, pressing lightly to secure.
07 - Serve immediately or wrap and refrigerate for up to four hours.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • Whimsical and fun sandwich shape
  • Sweet cream cheese filling with fresh fruit accents
02 -
  • Swap honey for maple syrup or agave for a different flavor
  • Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free version
03 -
  • Press decorations lightly to keep them in place
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 hours
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