Chocolate Dirt Pudding Pots Recipe

Ingredients (12)

• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon (about 4 ounces) granulated sugar, divided
• 2/3 cup (2 ounces) cocoa powder
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 9 ounces chocolate cookies (see note)
• Mint sprigs for garnish
• Basil sprigs for garnish