Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180C.

Step 2

Mix the butter and sugar together using a mixer until smooth.

Step 3

Gradually add the eggs while mixing.

Step 4

Add the vanilla essence, flour, bicarbonate of soda and cocoa.

Step 5

Mix using a tablespoon or wooden spoon until the mixture forms a soft dough.

Step 6

Take spoonfuls of the mixture and form into balls.

Step 7

Dip each ball in the chopped almonds and place it on a greased oven tray.

Step 8

Bake for 15 minutes and leave to cool on a wire rack.