# Components:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
→ Sweeteners
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
→ Eggs and Flavorings
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Add-ins
11 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat the ricotta cheese, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and creamy.
03 - Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until fully incorporated.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
06 - Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
07 - Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers still look slightly soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
