1 c Butter
2 c Sugar; divided
2 Eggs
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
2 1/2 c Flour
2 tsp. Baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c Dried lemon herbs - finely chopped*
*1/3 cup total: Herbs such as lemon grass, lemon thyme lemon basil or any lemon flavored edible herb
2 teaspoons lemon zest
Cream butter and 1 3/4 cups sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and herbs. Add to creamedMixture. Mix well.
Drop dough by teaspoonfuls, 3inches apart, on a greased cookie sheet.
Flatten slightly with a fork or cup bottom. Sprinkle lightly withthe remaining sugar.
Bake at 350 F. for 8 to 10 minutes, or until barely browned. Cool slightly, then remove to a rack.
Yield: 6 to 8 dozen cookies.