Dad's Homemade Chocolate Pudding

One of my all-time favorite childhood memories is Dad making pudding and enjoying it while it is still warm.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2 3⁄4 cups milk
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup cornstarch
• 3  tablespoons  cocoa
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. Place milk in medium sauce pan and begin to heat.
2. Mix together dry ingrediants; gradually whisk into milk and bring to a gentle boil.
3. Stir butter and vanilla; simmer and stir constantly for 20-30 minutes. There may be some small lumps, but they are tasty lumps!
4. Pour immediately into individual serving bowls and enjoy while still warm.
5. Pour left overs into an ice cube tray or popsicle molds for a frozen treat later on.