# What You Need:
→ Bagels & Spreads
01 - 8 mini bagels, halved
02 - 6 ounces cream cheese, softened (plain or flavored)
→ Vegetables & Decoration
03 - 16 small black olives, sliced
04 - 8 baby carrots, cut into thin strips
05 - 16 thin cucumber rounds
06 - 8 red bell pepper strips
07 - 16 capers or black peppercorns
08 - 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped (optional)
→ Optional Fillings
09 - 8 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese
10 - 8 slices turkey, ham, or vegetarian deli slices
11 - Lettuce leaves
# Steps:
01 - Apply a generous layer of softened cream cheese to the bottom half of each mini bagel.
02 - Layer cheese, deli slices, and lettuce atop the cream cheese if using. Cover with the top half of the bagel.
03 - Place each assembled bagel sandwich cut-side up on a serving surface.
04 - Decorate the top half to resemble a snowman face by placing two olive slices for eyes, a carrot strip for the nose, arranging capers or peppercorns to form a mouth smile, and adding cucumber rounds and red pepper strips as scarves below the face. Sprinkle with chives for extra detail if desired.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
