Almond Chocolate Cookie

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup baking cocoa
• 2 -3 teaspoons almond extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter, sugars, cocoa and extracts until creamy.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Combine the flour and baking soda; gradually add to sugar mixture.
4. Add almonds last.
5. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
6. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-9 minutes or until edges are firm.
7. Remove to wire racks to cool.