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Preheat oven to 325*F Place almonds in a small baking dish and place in the oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
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Set aside and reduce the oven temperature to 300*F.
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Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy, about 10 minutes.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
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Add the cocoa powder.
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Sift the flour and baking powder into the batter and mix until combined.
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Fold in the nuts and chocolate chips.
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Lightly grease 2 baking sheets with butter and dust with flour, tapping off any excess.
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Divide the dough into quarters and shape into 2 inch wide by 1 inch high loaves.
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Arrange two loaves on each pan, at least 4 inches away from each other.
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Bake 25 to 30 minutes until they begin to brown and crack on the top.
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Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
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When cool enough to handle, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices, using a serrated knife.
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Spread the slices on the baking sheet and return to the oven, baking until they are lightly brown and dry, about 10 minutes longer.
