2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. cocoa
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. almond extract
2 eggs
1 c. butter
2 c. (1 pkg.) vanilla chips
3/4 c. chopped almonds

Mix in small bowl, flour, salt, soda and cocoa set aside. Cream butter and sugar in large bowl. Add almond extract and eggs, beat well. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture a little at a time. Add vanilla chips and almonds. Drop by heaping teaspoons onto greased baking sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven 8 to 9 minutes. Do not overcook.