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Cream butter and cream cheese in a large bowl. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
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Add egg yolk, orange juice, vanilla, and almond extract. Beat to combine.
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Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add to creamed mixture and beat until just combined.
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Stir in coconut flakes. Cover and chill dough for 1 hour.
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Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or non-stick liner.
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Stir chocolate candies into chilled dough. Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls.
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Place dough balls on baking sheets 2 inches apart.
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Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are light brown.
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Cool cookies on baking sheet for 2 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and cool completely.