Instructions: In a large mug (at least 12 oz) dissolve cornstarch, cocoa, and sugar in milk. Microwave on high for 90 sec or until mixture boils (see below). Stir in vanilla. Chill in refrigerator at least 1 hour.

Notes:
** I use a pyrex measuring cup instead of a mug. This way I can watch that the pudding doesnt boil over.

** It takes longer than 90 min with my microwave. I usually nuke it for 1 min, stir, nuke for 30 sec, stir and nuke again in three 30 min intervals watching through the door to stop and stir when it starts to overflow. I want the total nuking time to be at least 60 seconds
*after* it first boils so that the cornstarch is completely cooked through.

** After youve made it once or twice you can adjust the cocoa and sugar to suit your tastes. Eg. I find that when I use Dutch processed (dark) cocoa, I need only 1 T of cocoa powder.

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