Holiday Appetizer Puffs Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan heat butter and water over medium heat until butter melts. Fold in flour all at once, and stir vigorously until a ball forms in the center of the pan. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Add eggs, one at a time, and beat until fully blended. Mix should be very stiff. Drop by 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon onto prepared cookie sheet.
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the moisture disappears. Cool and slit a small opening on one side and stuff with desired filling.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425º.
• Roll pastry on lightly floured surgace to 13x13 square.
• Cut into shapes with cookie cutters (simple shapes work best).
• Place on ungreased baking sheets.
• Brush cut-outs lightly with oil.
• Decorate with desired toppings.
• Bake 6-8 minutes or until golden.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring water, butter, and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes.
• Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until the mixture is smooth and shiny.
• Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes or until golden. Remove to wire racks. Immediately slit puffs to allow steam to escape.
• When cool, split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside.
• In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in remaining filling ingredients. Just before serving, spoon filling into puffs; replace tops.