Simple and Delicious Cream Puffs

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium saucepan, combine water and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously until mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, until smooth and glossy.

Stir in vanilla extract.

Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.

Remove from oven and cool on wire racks.

Once cooled, cut each puff horizontally and fill with whipped cream or pastry cream.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes