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Combine the eggs, sugar, and honey in the bowl of an electric mixer.
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Beat with the whisk attachment on high speed until the mixture reaches a thick ribbon stage.
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Melt the chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
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Cool slightly.
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Toss the almond flour, salt, and cocoa in a bowl until well combined.
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Add to the melted chocolate and mix until fully incorporated.
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Add a quarter of the whipped egg mixture to the chocolate to lighten.
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Stir until no egg is visible.
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Gently fold the rest of the egg mixture into the chocolate until well combined, being careful to maintain the aerated quality of the eggs.
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Chill until firm.
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Place a few tablespoons of sugar in a small bowl.
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Using the smallest cookie scooper available (I use one the size of a melon baller), scoop individual cookies, dip them in the sugar, and place on a parchment-lined sheet pan 1/2 inch apart.
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Freeze uncovered until very hard, about an hour.
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Preheat the oven to 350F.
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Just before baking, dip each cookie in sugar again.
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Bake 10 minutes, turning after 5 minutes to ensure even baking.
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Cookies should be slightly cracked but the sugar should not be browned.