Cream puffs are one of those things that you put off making because you think they are going to be a lot of work.  At least, that was me.  I kept perusing different recipes, which are basically all exactly the same, and realized that maybe they really are not that much work.  I decided to take the the plunge and make them for a baby shower I was hosting.  Yup, these are super easy. Easier than making cookies, if you ask me!

I made the puffs a week before the shower and froze them.  I’m definitely keeping  a batch of these in my freezer at all times now.  And I can’t wait to play around with the cream inside!  I’m thinking that all they needed was a little chocolate ganache for the top.

Yield: 2-3

Cream Puffs

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Ingredients

• 1 stick butter
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup flour
• 4 eggs

Instructions

In a medium pot bring to boil the butter and water.
Turn off heat and add flour and vanilla.
Stir with a wooden spoon until the dough forms a ball and leaves the sides of the pan.
Allow dough to cool (you don't want to cook the eggs!).
Stir in eggs, one at a time until completely incorporated.
Drop by the Tablespoon on to cookie sheet.
Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes (watch them so they don't burn).
For the cream: Use whipped cream, pudding or any combination you like!