Gingerbread Man Sandwich Cutouts (Printable)

Soft bread cut into gingerbread shapes filled with honey-spiced cream cheese and decorated fruit toppings.

# Components:

→ Bread

01 - 12 slices soft whole wheat or white sandwich bread

→ Cream Cheese Filling

02 - 120 grams (4 ounces) cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 ½ tablespoons honey
04 - ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Decorations

06 - 1 small apple, thinly sliced
07 - 1 small banana, sliced
08 - 12 to 18 raisins or mini chocolate chips
09 - 2 tablespoons colored sprinkles (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Using a gingerbread man-shaped cookie cutter, cut shapes from each bread slice to yield 12 cutouts.
02 - Combine cream cheese, honey, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a bowl, mixing until smooth.
03 - Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto 6 bread cutouts.
04 - Top the cream cheese with thin slices of apple or banana as desired.
05 - Place the remaining 6 bread cutouts on top to complete each sandwich.
06 - Use raisins, mini chocolate chips, or sprinkles to create faces and buttons, pressing lightly to secure decorations.
07 - Serve immediately or wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for kids lunches
  • Fun and festive sandwich shapes
02 -
  • Swap honey for maple syrup or agave for a different flavor.
  • Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free version.
03 -
  • Lightly toast the bread before cutting for extra firmness.
  • Press decorations gently to ensure they stick but do not flatten the bread.
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