Simple Chocolate Pudding

From: Karen Stallings

Makes: About 2 Cups (or 6 servings)

Ingredients:
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:
In a saucepan, stir together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
Gradually whisk in the milk and place the pan on medium heat.
Bring the mixture up to a boil while stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat and add butter and vanilla.
Pour into individual serving dishes and refrigerate for at least two hours. Press a piece of plastic wrap onto the surface of the pudding to prevent skins from forming, if desired.

For the microwave: stir together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in milk. Microwave for 7-10 minutes until mixture comes to a boil, stirring every 2 minutes. Stir in butter and vanilla, then pour into serving dishes.