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