Servings: 4

½ cup white sugar ½ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup cornstarch ¼ cup cornstarch
⅛ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon salt
2 ¾ cups milk 2 ¾ cups milk
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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

Per Serving: 274 calories; protein 6.4g; carbohydrates 42.5g; fat 9.6g; cholesterol 28.7mg; sodium 184mg  Per Serving: 274 calories; protein 6.4g; carbohydrates 42.5g; fat 9.6g; cholesterol 28.7mg; sodium 184mg