# What You'll Need:
→ Bagels & Spreads
01 - 8 mini bagels, sliced horizontally
02 - 6 ounces cream cheese, softened (plain or flavored)
→ Vegetables & Decoration
03 - 16 small black olive slices (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 finely chopped chives (optional, for garnish)
→ Optional Fillings
09 - 8 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese
10 - 8 slices turkey, ham, or vegetarian deli slices
11 - Lettuce leaves as desired
# Directions:
01 - Spread a generous layer of softened cream cheese on the bottom half of each mini bagel.
02 - If using, layer cheese slices, deli meat or vegetarian slices, and lettuce on top of cream cheese, then cover with the top half of the bagel.
03 - Place each assembled bagel sandwich flat side up on a serving platter.
04 - Decorate the top of each sandwich to resemble a snowman face: place two olive slices for eyes, a carrot strip for the nose, and arrange capers or peppercorns for the mouth. Create a scarf below the face with cucumber rounds and red pepper strips, and optionally sprinkle with chopped chives.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
