Sweet-Salty Almond Chocolate Chippers

1 cup sliced almonds, toasted

6 Tbsp. butter, softened

½ cup granulated sugar

½ cup packed brown sugar

¾ tsp. coarse sea salt

½ tsp. baking soda

½ tsp. baking powder

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

1¼ cup all-purpose flour

1 cup dark or bittersweet chocolate pieces

Preheat oven to 350°.

Finely grind half of the almonds; set aside.

In a large bowl, beat butter on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.

Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, sea salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Beat until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally.

Beat in egg and vanilla until combined.

Beat in flour and ground almonds until combined.

Using a wooden spoon, stir in chocolate pieces and the remaining sliced almonds.

Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cookies stand on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; let cool. 

This recipe can be found here.