Chocolate Almond Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp. almond extract
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa
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• 1/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or mini size)
• Additional sugar
• Slivered almonds

Directions

Beat butter and 1 cup sugar in large bowl until fluffy. Add egg, almond extract and vanilla; beat well. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating to form smooth dough. Stir in chocolate chips. If necessary, cover; refrigerate dough about 1 hour or until firm enough to handle. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Shape dough into balls; roll in additional sugar. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Place three slivered almonds on top of each ball; press tightly. Bake 9-10 minutes or until set. Cool slightly. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Makes 3 1/2 dozen

By Robin from Washington, Ia