Pudding (Chocolate or Vanilla)

Directions

1. 1
   Mix sugar, corn starch and egg together in microwave safe container.
2. 2
   (I use the glass Pampered Chef 8 cup batter bowl, with the handle on the side.)
3. 3
   Pour in the milk; mix together with a wire whip.
4. 4
   Microwave on power level 8 for 8-10 minutes (times will vary).
5. 5
   STIR EVERY 1 1/2 MINUTES with a wire whip.
6. 6
   Continue microwaving until pudding gets thick.
7. 7
   Add the vanilla at this point.
8. 8
   CHOCOLATE PUDDING: Add 2 tablespoons baking cocoa with the sugar/egg/corn starch mixture.
9. 9
   Omit the vanilla.
10. 10
    We like to put peanut butter crumbs on the top of each serving bowl.
11. 11
    (Put some peanut butter in a bowl, add powdered sugar and work it together with a fork until crumbs form.
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    ).
13. 13
    A little whipped topping is nice also.
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    :).