Gingerbread Man Sandwich Cutouts (Printable view)

Soft bread cutouts with sweet cream cheese filling and fruity decorations for playful snacks.

# What You 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)

# How To Make:

01 - Use a gingerbread man-shaped cookie cutter to cut shapes from each bread slice, yielding 12 cutouts.
02 - Combine cream cheese, honey, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a small bowl and mix until smooth.
03 - Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto 6 bread cutouts.
04 - Top cream cheese with thin slices of apple or banana as desired.
05 - Cover each with a second bread cutout to complete the sandwich.
06 - Use raisins, mini chocolate chips, or sprinkles to create faces on the sandwiches; press decorations lightly into the bread.
07 - Serve immediately or wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun shape that kids adore
  • Sweet and healthy filling options
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 secure without tearing the bread
  • Keep sandwiches refrigerated if not serving immediately to maintain freshness
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