Homemade Fudge Pops

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1/4 c. butter, cubed
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
4 c. milk
1 1/3 c. packed brown sugar
1/3 c. baking cocoa
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla extract
20 popsicle molds or disposable plastic cups (3 oz. each) and popsicle sticks


Directions:
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.  Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk.  Stir in the brown sugar, cocoa and salt.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.


Remove from the heat; stir in the vanilla.  Cool for 20 minutes, stirring several times.


Pour 1/4 cupfuls into molds or cups; top with holders or insert popsicle sticks.  Freeze until firm.