Chocolate Cornstarch Pudding

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.25 cup cornstarch
• 0.125 teaspoon salt
• 2.75 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Stir together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Place over medium heat, and stir in milk.
3. Bring to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a metal spoon.
4. Remove from heat, and stir in butter and vanilla.
5. Let cool briefly, and serve warm, or chill in the refrigerator until serving.