In a large bowl, beat together butter and both sugars until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix well.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Gradually beat into butter mixture.

Stir in almonds and chocolate chips until well combined.

Roll into balls (I used a small ice cream scoop to ration them out) and place at least a couple inches apart on the baking sheet.

Bake for 10-12 minutes (depending on size). They will be a bit firm on the top, but soft in the center (don't over bake, as you want them ooey gooey on the inside). Remove from oven and let sit for a couple minutes before you transfer them to the cooling rack.