Instructions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Prepare baking sheet with vegetable pan-coating. Cut margarine into pieces; boil water and salt in a saucepan; add margarine and bring to a vigorous boil. Add flour all at once. Keeping heat low, stir rapidly to blend; then beat strenuously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat; allow to cool a few minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating vigorously after each addition.

Drop 2 level tablespoons onto prepared sheet for each shell; place batter at least 2 inches apart.

Bake for 10 minutes; reduce heat to 400 degrees and continue baking until puffs are firm and browned, about 25 minutes.

Transfer to wire rack; slit each puff with the tip of a sharp knife to allow steam to escape. Let cool before filling.

This recipe yields 9 shells.

Comments: These shells are lovely with pudding and fruit fillings but are also delightful stuffed with tuna or chicken salad.

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