1 cup sugar 
1/2 cup baking cocoa 
1/4 cup cornstarch 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
4 cups whole milk 
2 tablespoons butter 
2 teaspoons vanilla extract 
OPTIONAL: Sweetened whipped cream and M&M's
1. In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Spoon into individual serving dishes. Chill until serving. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and M&M's.
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. + chilling 
YIELD: 8 servings. 
Nutrition Facts
1/2 cup: 196 calories, 4g fat, 2mg cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate, 5g protein.