Chocolate Pudding from scratch:

I just love pudding, and this was super fast and easy!

Chocolaty and yummy, it was a big it at our table

and I hope you'll give it a try too!

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup baking cocoa

1/4 cup cornstarch

1/2 tsp. salt

4 cups milk

2 tblsp. butter

2 teaspoons vanilla

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the first 4 ingredients. Gradually whisk in the milk. Heat over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until mixture begins to thickens to desired thickness. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Mix until butter is melted. Pour into a large serving bowl, or individual serving dishes. Serve right away or chill until ready to serve!

Note:

-This was good as is, but you could also add a little extra to it by serving the pudding topped with whipped cream, m&m's, lightly crushed pretzels, peanut butter chips, chopped peanut nuts or use it as a dip for strawberries! The list goes on and on!