Chocolate Pudding

I know we have a recipe for this in the cookbook, but I ran out of eggs a few months ago while I had a serious hankering for this, so I altered that recipe to be just cornstarch thickened. I ended up liking it even better, so I thought I would share.

Chocolate Pudding

3 C. milk, divided
3/4 C. sugar (I thought it was too sweet, so I will use 1/2 C. next time, and let you know how it goes.)
1/4 C. cocoa
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla

In a small bowl combine 1 C. milk, sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt, whisk and set aside. Put remaining 2 C. milk in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil, once boiling add chocolate mixture, and reduce heat to medium low, simmer until it thickens. Once thickened remove from heat and add butter and vanilla, stir well. portion into bowls, and enjoy!