Fool-Proof Chocolate Profiteroles

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   Preheat oven to 400F.

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   Bring water, milk and butter to boil in saucepan on high heat.

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   Cook 1 min., stirring constantly.

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   Remove from heat.

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   Add flour; stir vigorously 1 min.

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   until smooth and well blended.

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   Cook and stir on low heat 1 min.

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   to dry out mixture slightly.

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   Place in medium bowl.

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    Add 2 of the eggs, using spatula to incorporate well.

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    Add remaining eggs, 1 at a time.

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    Stir 2 min.

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    until smooth and glossy.

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    Spoon mixture in 2 tsp.

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    portions, 2 inches apart, on parchment-covered baking sheet.

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    Bake 5 min.

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    Open oven door slightly (1 cm) to allow crisping.

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    Bake an additional 10 min.

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    until golden brown.

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    Transfer buns to wire rack.

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    Cool completely, about 10 min.

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    Slice part way on side of each bun; pipe in 2 tsp.

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    whipped topping.

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    Meanwhile, melt chocolate on low heat in saucepan.

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    Dip bun tops into melted chocolate.

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    Dust with icing sugar, if desired.

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