Home-Alone Chocolate Pudding

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp. sugar
• 2 tbsp. Dutch process European cocoa
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
• Cool Whip (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine sugar, cocoa, and corn starch in a 1-quart glass measure, and stir well.
2. Gradually add milk, stirring with a wire whisk.
3. Microwave milk mixture at HIGH for 90 seconds, and stir well.
4. Microwave again at MEDIUM-HIGH for 90 seconds, or until mixture is thickened.
5. Add the vanilla extract; stir well with a wire whisk.
6. Chill well.
7. Top with Cool Whip or small walnut pieces if desired.