Fudge Batter Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   In bowl, combine butter, 1/2 cup sugar and the vanilla.
2. 2
   In separate bowl, combine flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
3. 3
   Add to butter mixture along with milk stirring until well blended.
4. 4
   Add nuts.
5. 5
   In shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish, combine rest of sugar, cocoa and salt and 1 2/3 cup boiling water. Drop batter by tablespoons into boiling mixture. Bake in moderate oven 350° about 45 minutes.
6. 6
   Sprinkle with confectioners sugar while still warm.
7. 7
   Serve right from the baking dish and top with whipped cream if desired.