These whimsical sandwiches are sure to be gobbled up in minutes, both due to their adorable appearance and wonderful taste. The ingredients may seem quite odd, but the combination is almost too good to be true. If you prefer, you can make these sandwiches with your favorite filling. If you have a child with a peanut allergy, use a different filling and chocolate covered raisins for the eyes.

Ingredients

1 cup - creamy or chunky peanut butter
8 slices - crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
3 - sweet apples, cored, peeled, and chopped
8 slices - whole wheat bread, crusts removed
32 - chocolate covered peanuts
16 - large pretzels
16 - candied red cherry halves

Instructions

In a small bowl mix together the peanut butter, bacon, and apples until the mixture is well blended. Spread the mixture on four of the bread slices and top with another slice. Cut each sandwich diagonally to form two triangles, and then cut each triangle in half to form four triangles. Place two chocolate covered peanuts about an inch apart along side the longest side of the triangle to form two eyes, sticking them to the bread with a dab of peanut butter. Break each pretzel in half to form antler shapes and stick the pretzels into the sandwich in the two top corners. Place a cherry half on the very tip of the lower corner, affixing with a dab of peanut butter if necessary. Repeat with all of the sandwiches. Serve within half an hour of making.
Vegetarian Variation : Omit the bacon and use the crunchy peanut butter to add extra crunch. Alfalfa sprouts or additional peanuts can also be added to increase the crunchiness.

Preparation Time

Preparation Time : 15 minutes
Cooking Time : None
Chilling Time : Optional
Total Time : 15 minutes

Number of Servings

Serves 8

Tips

Serves 8 (2 reindeer sandwiches apiece)