Gingerbread Man Sandwich Fun (Print Version)

Soft bread cutouts layered with sweet cream cheese and decorated with fresh fruit and sprinkles.

# 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)

# How to Make It:

01 - Using a gingerbread man-shaped cookie cutter, cut shapes from each bread slice to yield 12 cutouts.
02 - Mix cream cheese, honey, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
03 - Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto 6 bread cutouts.
04 - Layer thin slices of apple or banana over the cream cheese as desired.
05 - Top each with a second bread cutout to form a sandwich.
06 - Use raisins, mini chocolate chips, or sprinkles to create eyes, buttons, and smiles; press lightly to secure.
07 - Serve immediately or wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Whimsical and fun for kids
  • Quick and easy to prepare
02 -
  • 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
03 -
  • Use fresh fruit slices to prevent soggy sandwiches
  • Press decorations gently to ensure they stick without tearing the bread
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