Mint-Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 1/3 C	Sugar
3/4 C	Margarine or Butter
1 Tbs	Mint Leaves - finely chopped (or 1/4 tsp mint extract)
1	Egg
2 C	All purpose flour
1 tsp	Baking Soda
1/2 tsp	Salt
1 Pkg	Mint Chocolate Chips (6oz.)

Heat oven to 350^o. Mix sugar, margarine, mint leaves and egg in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in chocolate chips.

Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet.

Makes about 31/2 dozen cookies.