Chocolate Almond Cookies

Step 1

preheat oven to 350f (175 c) on bake, not fan

Step 2

line baking sheets with baking paper

Step 3

mix flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder in a separate bowl with a whisk or fork

Step 4

cream butter and sugar in mixer till pale lemon colour (about 3-4 minutes)

Step 5

next add egg, coffee and vanilla and mix for 30 seconds

Step 6

now add flour, baking powder (bi-carb), salt and cocoa powder

Step 7

pulse mixer at first till just combined - mixture is very thick

Step 8

add chocolate chips and nuts - pulsing mixer as you add them

Step 9

use a 1 1/2 inch (4 cm) ice cream scoop and place cookies on baking sheet about 2 inches (5 cm) apart

Step 10

bake for 12-15 minutes - check after 12 minutes

Step 11

cool cookies on baking sheet - cookies will be soft but will firm up when cooled

Step 12

serve and enjoy!