# 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 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 decoration)
→ Optional Fillings
09 - 8 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese
10 - 8 slices turkey, ham, or vegetarian deli slices
11 - Lettuce leaves
# Steps to follow:
01 - Apply a generous layer of softened cream cheese to the bottom half of each mini bagel.
02 - If desired, layer with cheese slices, deli meat, and lettuce; then top with the other half of the bagel.
03 - Place each assembled mini bagel sandwich cut-side up on a serving platter.
04 - Create snowman faces by placing two olive slices for eyes, a carrot strip for the nose, and arrange capers or peppercorns for the mouth in a smile shape. Arrange cucumber rounds and red pepper strips below the face to resemble scarves, and sprinkle with chopped chives for a festive touch if desired.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
