Chocolate Coffee Almond Cookies

From a 2005 cookies magazine, these are great cookies, better after they sit for at least a day!!

Preheat oven to 350f.

Dissolve coffee crystals in hot water.

Set aside.

In a large bowl , beat butter , sugar , baking soda and salt until well combined.

Beat in coffee mixture , eggs , and vanilla.

Beat in as much flour as you can then stir in any remaining flour.

Stir in choclate chips and almonds.

Drop dough in heaping teaspoons 2-inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.

Bake in a preheated oven 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

instant coffee crystals, hot water, butter, sugar, baking soda, salt, eggs, vanilla, all-purpose flour, semi-sweet chocolate chips, slivered almonds