Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
3. In a medium bowl, combine coconut, sugar, flour, orange peel and salt. Add egg whites and vanilla. Stir until combined. Add 1/4 cup of the chocolate pieces. Stir until combined.
4. Drop 1 rounded teaspoon of mixture onto the prepared cookie sheets 2 inches apart. Bake for 18 minutes or until light brown.
5. Transfer to a wire rack, and allow to cool completely.
6. In a small saucepan, melt remaining 1/2 cup chocolate pieces and shortening over low heat. Stir until chocolate melts.
7. Drizzle chocolate mixture over cookies.