Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 egg whites
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup whole almonds, toasted
1/3 cup chocolate chips

Directions

In a standing mixer with a paddle attachment combine
flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Mix together eggs, egg whites and vanilla extract. Gradually
add egg mixture to flour mixture blending on low. Toss almonds with chocolate chips then add to flour mixture
and blend just until combined.

On a well floured surface roll dough into 2 logs, 2 inches in diameter. Place on a greased sheet pan and brush
with beaten egg. Bake at 350 degrees until light golden brown, about 30-35 minutes. Allow logs to cool 15
minutes then cut into slices on the bias. Place slices on a greased sheet pan and bake in a 350 degree oven
until toasted, about 15-20 minutes. Cool. Store in an airtight container.