# What you'll need:
→ Bagels & Spreads
01 - 8 mini bagels, halved
02 - 6 oz 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 mouths)
08 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives (optional for decoration)
→ Optional Fillings
09 - 8 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese
10 - 8 slices turkey, ham, or vegetarian deli slices
11 - Lettuce leaves
# How to make it:
01 - Apply a generous layer of softened cream cheese to the bottom half of each mini bagel.
02 - If desired, layer cheese, deli slices, and lettuce on top of 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 arrange capers or peppercorns into a smile for the mouth. Below the face, arrange cucumber rounds and red pepper strips as scarves. Sprinkle with chopped chives if desired.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until needed.
