# What You Need:
→ Bagels & Spreads
01 - 8 mini bagels, sliced in half
02 - 6 ounces cream cheese, softened (plain or flavored)
→ Vegetables & Decoration
03 - 16 small black olives, sliced (for eyes and buttons)
04 - 8 baby carrots, cut into thin strips (for noses)
05 - 16 thin cucumber rounds (for scarves)
06 - 8 red bell pepper strips (for scarves or hats)
07 - 16 capers or black peppercorns (for mouth)
08 - 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped (optional, for extra decoration)
→ Optional Fillings
09 - 8 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese
10 - 8 slices turkey, ham, or vegetarian deli slices
11 - Lettuce leaves
# Directions:
01 - Evenly spread a generous layer of softened cream cheese on the bottom half of each mini bagel.
02 - If desired, layer cheese slices, deli slices, and lettuce leaves atop the cream cheese, then cover with the top half of the bagel.
03 - Place each assembled sandwich cut-side up on a serving surface.
04 - Create snowman faces by placing two olive slices for eyes, a carrot strip for the nose, and arranging capers or peppercorns in a smile shape for the mouth. Below the face, arrange cucumber rounds and red bell pepper strips to form a scarf. Optionally, sprinkle finely chopped chives for added decoration.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
