Mint Chocolate Cookies

Got this from a friend after receiving some in a cookie exchange. You could also top with a choc. Kiss. Not sure on the yield.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 48

Ingredients

• 3 (1 ounce)  unsweetened chocolate squares
• 1  cup margarine
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  egg
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  mint extract
• 2  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
•  add'l sugar

Directions

1. Melt margarine and sugar together over hot water or in the microwave. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
2. Into the chocolate mix, add one cup sugar, egg, vanilla and mint extracts until completely mixed.
3. Add dry ingredients and mix well.
4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minute.
5. Preheat oven to 375°.
6. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in add’l sugar. You may also roll them in finely chopped nuts.
7. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets 10 minutes or until set. Do not underbake, as, if they are too soft, they will fall apart.