Simple Chocolate Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, and cornstarch.
2. 2
   Stir in milk. Then cook and stir mixture over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
3. 3
   Cook and stir for 2 more minutes.
4. 4
   Remove from heat and gradually stir in 1 cup of milk mixture into egg yolks. Add egg mixture to the rest of milk mixture in pan.
5. 5
   Bring mixture back to gentle boil, then reduce heat. Cook and stir for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
6. 6
   Stir in butter and vanilla extract.Pour pudding into bowl and cover. Refrigerate to chill and firm pudding, about 2-3 hours, then serve.