Thick Chocolate Pudding

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine the first four ingredients.
2. Stir in milk until smooth.
3. Microwave, uncovered on high for 3 minutes; stir.
4. Microwave 4-6 minutes longer or until thickened, stirring after each minute.
5. Stir in vanilla.
6. Pour into individual serving dishes; cool.
7. Refrigerate.
8. Garnish with whipped topping if desired.