Orange Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cookies - Soft Italian Style Cookies - Recipes by Clare

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese.
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened.
• 1 cup granulated sugar.
• 1 large egg.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
• Zest of 1 large orange.
• 2 cups all-purpose flour.
• 1 teaspoon baking powder.
• 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
• 1/2 cup candied orange peel (optional).