Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and vanilla bean paste until blended. Add the sugar, and mix until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and cream.
Reduce the mixer speed to low, and add the flour mixture. Mix just until combined.
Using 2 teaspoons of dough at a time, roll the dough into balls and place on the prepared pans. Flatten the top of each cookie slightly.
Bake one pan at a time for 12 to 15 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown.
Place the pans on wire racks. Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring them from the pans directly onto a wire rack to cool completely.
