At The Zoo Recipe

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   Press the cookie cutters firmly into the toasted bread to make an animal or possibly other shape.

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   Spread with one or possibly two of the suggested toppings.

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   For even more fun, use raisins or possibly currants for eyes and noses and a sliver of dry apricot for a mouth.

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   If you're making shamrocks, you can spread clover shapes with Neufchatel and cover with finely minced parsley leaves.

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   You can use the same technique for a holiday tree, and decorate it with raisins, dry cranberries, and minced dry fruit.

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   For hearts, mix a little red food coloring and a dash of cinnamon into Neufchatel.

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   This recipe yields 2 servings.

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   Comments: Try different cookie cutter shapes for various holidays: hearts for Valentine's Day; stars, trees, and bells for the winter holidays; and shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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