Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Nestle Toll House Baking Cocoa
  • 2 tablespoons nescafe taster's choice 100% pure instant coffee granules
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels (optional)

Method

  • COMBINE flour, cocoa, coffee granules, baking powder and baking soda in medium bowl. Beat sugar and butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs and almond extract; beat until mixture is slightly thickened. Gradually beat in flour mixture; stir in almonds.
  • DIVIDE dough in half. With floured hands, shape into two 12-inch long rolls; flatten slightly. Place on one large or two small baking sheets.
  • BAKE in preheated 350°F oven for 25 minutes or until firm. Cool on baking sheet(s) on wire rack(s) for 5 minutes. Cut into 1/2-inch thick slices; arrange cut side down on baking sheets. Return to oven; bake for additional 15 to 20 minutes. Remove to wire rack(s) to cool completely. Melt morsels according to package directions; drizzle over cooled cookies.