Chocolate Gravy & Biscuits

Makes 8 to 10 servings

3 c. sugar

1/4 c. all-purpose flour

1/4 c. baking cocoa

3 c. milk

1 t. vanilla extract

1 T. butter

10-oz. tube refrigerated biscuits, baked

Mix sugar, flour, cocoa and milk in a microwave-safe container. Microwave on high setting for 8 to 10 minutes, until thick and bubbly; stir every 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from microwave; stir in vanilla and butter. To serve, crumble biscuits onto individual serving plates; spoon gravy over biscuits.

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