Experience the delight of these irresistibly scrumptious Cinna-Sugar Dream Puffs! Infused with cinnamon throughout, these cream puffs feature a cinnamon-sugar topping and are filled with mouthwatering cinnamon whipped cream.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, unsalted butter, 3 tbsp granulated sugar, and salt. Stir until a gentle boil starts and butter is completely melted.
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Remove from heat and quickly mix in all-purpose flour until a dough ball forms and pulls away from the pan.
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Transfer dough to a mixing bowl and let cool for about 5 minutes.
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Mix in the 5 large eggs, one at a time, incorporating each egg completely before adding the next one.
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Place dough into a piping bag fitted with a straight tip and pipe cream puff mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each puff.
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Combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon in a small bowl, then generously sprinkle the mixture over each mound of dough.
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Bake cream puffs for 25 minutes, or until the shells are golden brown and the centers are hollow.
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Allow cream puffs to cool while preparing the filling.
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In a large mixing bowl, whip together heavy cream and brown sugar until the mixture thickens and soft peaks form.
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Add powdered sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon, then continue beating until stiff peaks form.
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Fill a piping bag with the cinnamon whipped cream and a #7 Wilton piping tip or similar.
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Pierce the bottom of each cooled cream puff with the piping bag tip, then gently fill with the cinnamon whipped cream without overfilling.
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Serve immediately and refrigerate any leftovers.
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