Chocolate Chip Cookies with Chocolate Coverage

'Preheat the oven to a moderate temperature (170°F)'

'Grease a baking sheet and set aside.'

'Cream the butter until smooth.'

'Add the brown sugar, almonds, and chocolate chips

Mix well.'

'In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cinnamon, crystallized orange peel, and grated orange peel

Add this mixture to the creamed butter and mix well.'

'On a floured surface, divide the dough into 8 equal parts.'

'Divide each part in half and shape into a 30cm long rope.'

'Work carefully, as the dough is delicate.'

'Cut into 5cm pieces and arrange on the baking sheet.'

'Bake for about 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.'

'Let cool.'

'Mix together the shredded coconut, yellow food coloring, and green food coloring in a jar with a lid.'

'Close the jar and shake well to color all the coconut.'

'Allow to dry on a baking sheet before using.'

'Spread the melted chocolate over the cookies.'

'Finally, sprinkle with shredded coconut.'