Alton Brown's Chocolate Coconut Ball Cookies

From Food Network's listing of the 12 Days of Cookies:

Alton Brown's Chocolate Coconut Ball Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup toasted chopped Macadamia nuts
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
• One 7-ounce bag sweetened shredded coconut
• One 12-ounce bag semisweet chocolate morsels, melted
• 1 tablespoon shortening

Directions

In a bowl mix together the nuts, condensed milk, almond extract and coconut. Using your fingers, press the mixture into balls about 3/4-inch round. Place onto sheet trays and let rest at room temperature for 4 hours or in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
After the balls have set up, melt the chocolate and shortening until smooth. Dip into the chocolate to coat evenly and lightly. Place onto a parchment or foil lined sheet pan to dry.