Forget the powdered version, and make delicious chocolate pudding from scratch.
1 1/3 C. sugar 2/3 C. flour pinch of salt 4 Tbs. baking cocoa 4 C. milk, scalded 1 egg, beaten 2 tsp. vanilla
Combine sugar, flour, cocoa, and salt in a saucepan. Gradually stir in the scalded milk and the egg. Blend well. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat. Stir in the vanilla. Spoon mixture into 6 dessert dishes. Refrigerate several hours or until set. Yield: 6 servings