Pin It Whimsical and fun sandwiches shaped like gingerbread men, perfect for kids lunches, parties, or festive occasions. Soft bread is filled with a sweet cream cheese spread and accented with fruit for a playful, delicious treat.
I first enjoyed making these gingerbread man sandwiches for my children's holiday party and they loved the fun shapes and tasty filling.
Ingredients
- Bread: 12 slices soft whole wheat or white sandwich bread
- Cream Cheese Filling: 120 g (4 oz) cream cheese softened 1 ½ tbsp honey ¼ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Decorations: 1 small apple thinly sliced 1 small banana sliced 12–18 raisins or mini chocolate chips 2 tbsp colored sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Using a gingerbread man-shaped cookie cutter cut out shapes from each bread slice (yields 12 cutouts).
- Step 2:
- In a small bowl mix cream cheese honey cinnamon and vanilla until smooth.
- Step 3:
- Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto 6 of the bread cutouts.
- Step 4:
- Layer with thin apple or banana slices as desired.
- Step 5:
- Top each with a second bread cutout to form a sandwich.
- Step 6:
- Decorate the sandwich faces with raisins mini chocolate chips or sprinkles to make eyes buttons and smiles. Lightly press decorations into the bread so they stay in place.
- Step 7:
- Serve immediately or wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
Pin It These sandwiches always bring smiles to my family's faces during holiday gatherings.
Notes
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. Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free version. Pair with fresh fruit or a glass of milk for a balanced snack.
Required Tools
Gingerbread man-shaped cookie cutter Mixing bowl Spatula or butter knife Small knife (for slicing fruit)
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cream cheese) and gluten (bread). For nut allergies ensure all ingredients are nut-free. Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens.
Pin It These playful sandwiches make snack time extra special and are quick to prepare.
Recipe FAQs
- → What bread works best for these sandwiches?
Soft whole wheat or white sandwich bread is ideal for easy cutting and a tender bite.
- → Can I substitute the honey in the cream cheese filling?
Yes, maple syrup or agave nectar can be used for a different sweet flavor.
- → How do I keep the decorations from falling off?
Lightly pressing raisins, chocolate chips, or sprinkles into the bread helps them stay in place.
- → Is there an option for gluten-free servings?
Gluten-free bread slices can be used to accommodate gluten restrictions.
- → What tools are needed to make the sandwiches?
A gingerbread man-shaped cookie cutter, mixing bowl, spatula or butter knife, and a small knife for slicing fruit are required.
- → How long can the sandwiches be stored?
They can be wrapped and refrigerated for up to 4 hours for fresh enjoyment.