Herbal Lemon Cookies

Yields:	84 cookies
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1	cup	butter	or margarine
2	cups	sugar	divided
2	large	eggs
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract
2 1/2	cups	flour, all-purpose
2	teaspoons	baking powder
1/4	teaspoon	salt
1/3	cup	lemongrass	or lemon thyme, and/or lemon basil, finely chopped

Cream the butter and 1-3/4 cups sugar.

Add the eggs and vanilla.

Beat well.

Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and herbs.

Add to the creamed mixture and mix.

Drop dough by teaspoonfuls, 3 inches apart, on a greased cookie sheet.

Flatten slighty with a fork or cup bottom.

Sprinkle lightly with the remaining sugar.

Bake at 350 F for 8 to 10 minutes or until barely browned.

Cool slightly, then remove to a rack.

I like to add a tsp of Nutmeg and a little less sugar.