Gingerbread Man Sandwiches Fun (Print Version)

Soft bread cutouts with creamy filling and fruit accents create a playful, delicious treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Use a gingerbread man-shaped cookie cutter to cut shapes from each slice of bread, producing 12 cutouts.
02 - In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, honey, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Apply a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto six bread cutouts.
04 - Top the cream cheese with thinly sliced apple or banana according to preference.
05 - Place the remaining six bread cutouts on top to form sandwiches.
06 - Press raisins, mini chocolate chips, or colored sprinkles onto the sandwiches to create faces and features.
07 - Serve immediately or wrap and refrigerate for up to four hours.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Perfect for kids lunches parties or festive occasions
  • Soft bread with a sweet cream cheese spread and fruit decorations
02 -
  • Swap honey for maple syrup or agave for a different flavor
  • Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free version
03 -
  • Lightly press decorations into bread so they stay in place
  • Wrap sandwiches to keep fresh up to 4 hours
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