# What You'll Need:
→ Bagels & Spreads
01 - 8 mini bagels, halved
02 - 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
→ 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 finely chopped chives (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 - If desired, layer with cheese slices, deli meats, and lettuce; then top with the other half of the bagel.
03 - Place each assembled sandwich cut-side up on a serving platter.
04 - Decorate the top as a snowman face: position two olive slices for eyes; place a carrot strip as the nose; arrange capers or peppercorns in a smile shape for the mouth; add cucumber rounds and red pepper strips below the face as a scarf; optionally sprinkle with chopped chives.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
