Gingerbread Man Soft Sandwiches (Printable)

Soft bread cutouts filled with creamy honey-spiced cheese and fresh fruit, ideal for playful festive snacks.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread

01 - 12 slices soft whole wheat or white sandwich bread

→ Cream Cheese Filling

02 - 4 oz (120 g) 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)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Cut gingerbread man shapes from each bread slice using a cookie cutter, producing 12 cutouts.
02 - Combine cream cheese, honey, cinnamon, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth.
03 - Apply a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto 6 bread cutouts.
04 - Place thin slices of apple or banana over the cream cheese as desired.
05 - Top each with a second bread cutout to create sandwiches.
06 - Affix raisins, mini chocolate chips, or sprinkles to form eyes, buttons, and smiles, pressing lightly to secure.
07 - Serve immediately or wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Perfect for kids lunches
  • Fun and festive snack
02 -
  • Swap honey for maple syrup or agave for a different flavor
  • Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free version
03 -
  • Press decorations gently to secure without tearing the bread
  • Use fresh fruit slices for better flavor and appearance
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