Chocolate Sugar Cookies

3 squares unsweetened chocolate
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
additional sugar

Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwavable bowl on high for 2 minutes or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.

Stir 1 cup sugar into melted chocolate mixture until well blended. Stir in egg and vanilla until completely mixed. Mix in flour, baking soda and salt. Refrigerate 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375*F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls, roll in additional sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. If a flatter, crisper cookie is desired, flatten ball with bottom of drinking glass.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

Makes 3 1/2 dozen cookies