Herbal Lemon Cookies

1 c Butter or margarine

2 c Sugar; divided

2 Eggs

1 ts Vanilla extract

2 1/2 c Flour

2 ts Baking powder

1/4 ts Salt

1/3 c Finely chopped lemon herbs

-- lemongrass, lemon thyme, -- and/or lemon basil 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.