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.
This recipe was a hit at our holiday party with the kids eager to help decorate their own gingerbread man sandwiches
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 This recipe has created many joyous family moments with kids proudly enjoying their decorated sandwiches
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
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These gingerbread man sandwiches make lunch fun and easy with minimal prep and maximum smiles
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of bread works best for these cutouts?
Soft whole wheat or white sandwich bread is ideal as it holds shapes well and is tender to bite.
- → Can the cream cheese filling be customized?
Yes, you can swap honey for maple syrup or agave, and even add a layer of nut butter for extra flavor.
- → How to decorate the sandwich faces effectively?
Use raisins, mini chocolate chips, or colored sprinkles to create eyes, buttons, and smiles, pressing them lightly so they stay in place.
- → How long can these sandwiches be stored?
They can be wrapped and refrigerated for up to 4 hours to maintain freshness and texture.
- → Are there allergy-friendly options?
Gluten-free bread can be used for gluten sensitivities, and ensuring all ingredients are nut-free helps with nut allergies.