Ricotta Cheese Cookies

2 C sugar
1 C butter
15 oz ricotta cheese
2 t vanilla extract
2 eggs
4 C flour
2 T baking powder
1 t salt

Preheat oven to 350*.
In a large bowl, beat the sugar and butter until combined, light and fluffy.
Beat in ricotta, vanilla and eggs.
Add flour, baking powder and salt, beat until dough forms.
Drop dough by level tablespoons about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 15 minutes or until the cookies are very lightly golden. Remove and place on rack to cool.