Chocolate Pudding

Ingredients :

2/3 cup sugar 

1/4 cup Cocoa 

3 tablespoons cornstarch 

1/4 teaspoon salt 

2-1/4 cups milk 

2 tablespoons butter or margarine 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract   

Whipped topping 

Directions :

Stir together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt in medium saucepan; gradually stir in milk. 

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils; boil and stir 1 minute. 

Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. 

Pour into individual dessert dishes. 

To avoid a skin from forming on top, press plastic wrap directly onto surface; serve warm or refrigerate at least 2 hours. 

Garnish with whipped topping, if desired. 4 to 5 servings.

Microwave directions :

Stir together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt in large microwave-safe bowl; gradually stir in milk.

Microwave at high (100%) 10 minutes or until mixture comes to full boil, stirring every

2 minutes. 

Stir in butter and vanilla. 

Pour into dishes and serve as directed above.