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Heat oven to 350.
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Grease two large baking sheets and set aside.
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Spread almonds in a baking pan and bake until golden, about 10 minutes.
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Let cool.
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In a cup, dissolve coffee powder in 2 tablespoons hot water and set aside to cool.
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In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt.
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With an electric mixer set at medium speed, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in cooled coffee, eggs and vanilla.
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Reduce mixer speed to low and beat in flour mixture.
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With a wooden spoon, stir in chocolate chips and almonds.
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Drop batter by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets 3 inches apart.
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Bake until edges start to brown, about 10-12 minutes.
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Cool on baking sheets for 3 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool.