Preheat the Oven:
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your cookies bake evenly and turn out perfectly.
Cream the Butter and Sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Beat them together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This process incorporates air into the butter, giving the cookies a lovely texture.
Incorporate Ricotta and Egg:
Add the ricotta cheese, large egg, and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat them together until everything is well-combined, creating a creamy batter.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. This step helps evenly distribute the leavening agent throughout the flour.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
