# Components:
→ Bread
01 - 12 slices soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed
→ Filling
02 - 6 slices cooked ham
03 - 6 slices Swiss cheese or cheddar
04 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
→ Garnish
07 - 12 small cherry tomatoes or pimento-stuffed olives
08 - Fresh parsley or dill sprigs
# Method:
01 - Combine softened butter, chopped chives, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl, mixing until uniform.
02 - Spread the herbed butter thinly over one side of each bread slice.
03 - On six slices, layer one slice of ham and one slice of cheese each; cover with remaining slices, buttered side down, to form sandwiches.
04 - Using a Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter, cut each sandwich into tree shapes, reserving scraps for another use.
05 - Secure each sandwich stack with a cocktail stick and top with a cherry tomato or olive as a festive topper.
06 - Arrange sandwiches on a platter and adorn with parsley or dill sprigs. Serve immediately.
