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Ingredients

1/2 cup	water
1/4 cup	unsalted butter
1 tablespoon	granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon	salt
1/2 cup	all-purpose flour
2	large eggs
1 cup	heavy cream
2 tablespoons	powdered sugar
1 teaspoon	vanilla extract
1/2 cup	semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
3. 3 Remove from heat and add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously until the mixture forms a ball.
4. 4 Return to heat and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan.
5. 5 Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for a few minutes.
6. 6 Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
7. 7 Spoon the dough into a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip and pipe 3-inch long strips onto the prepared baking sheet.
8. 8 Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the éclairs are puffed and golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
9. 9 For the filling, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
10. 10 Slice the éclairs in half lengthwise and fill with the whipped cream.
11. 11 For the chocolate glaze, heat 1/4 cup of heavy cream until it begins to simmer, then pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
12. 12 Dip the tops of the éclairs into the chocolate glaze and let set before serving.