BATTER:

1/2 c. sugar
1 rounded tbsp. butter
1/2 c. milk
1 slightly rounded tsp. baking powder
Flour to make a stiff dough, approximately 1 c.
1/2 tsp. vanilla

SYRUP:

1 c. sugar
2 rounded tbsp. cocoa
1 tbsp. butter
2 1/2 c. boiling water

Drop dough by spoonfuls in hot syrup. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.