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Easy Christmas Tree Sandwiches

These Easy Christmas Tree Sandwiches are a festive, fun, and no-cook holiday treat perfect for both kids and adults. Whether it's for a Christmas Eve party or a family gathering, these mini sandwich trees are charming and customizable appetizers that bring joy to any table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10 sandwiches
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sandwich Base
  • 10 slices white or wheat bread soft, easy to cut
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese or hummus for spreading
Decorations
  • 1 cup spinach or basil leaves fresh
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes chopped small
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers red and yellow, chopped
  • 5 slices cheddar cheese cut into stars
  • 10 pretzel sticks for trunks

Equipment

  • Tree-shaped Cookie Cutter
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Use a tree-shaped cookie cutter to cut the bread slices into tree shapes. Toast lightly if desired.
  2. Spread cream cheese or hummus evenly on each tree-shaped slice.
  3. Layer spinach or basil leaves over the spread to create a green tree effect.
  4. Decorate with small pieces of cherry tomatoes and bell peppers to mimic ornaments.
  5. Add a cheddar cheese star on top and insert a pretzel stick at the bottom for the trunk. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • To make these ahead of time, prepare and refrigerate them in an airtight container for up to 8 hours.
  • Add pretzel trunks and cheese stars just before serving for best texture.