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["Heat dry frying pan on medium-high and toast almonds for 2-3 minutes stirring constantly, until they start to turn slightly golden and aromatic.", "Allow almonds to cool to room temperature.", "In a mixing bowl, beat the brown and white sugar with the eggs on high until they become thick and start to lighten in color (about 4-5 minutes).", "Add vanilla extract and beat to incorporate.", "Add coffee and beat to incorporate.", "Gently stir in cocoa powder until completely incorporated.", "Next, add the baking powder, salt and flour, a little at a time, and stir until well combined.", "Finally, fold the almonds and chocolate chips into the mixture.", "Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.", "Transfer dough to floured surface and form into a log that is about 12"" x 4"".", "Place log on baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 25-30 minutes until firm.", "Allow log to cool for 10-15 minutes.", "Reduce temperature of oven to 315u00b0F.", "Cut log into slices of about 1/2 inch thick along a diagonal.", "Place slices on their sides on the baking sheet and bake for 8-9 minutes.", "Turn over slices and bake on other side for 8-9 minutes.", "Remove to wire rack and allow to cool."]