Biscotti Cioccolato Paradiso

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups almonds
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose or unbleached flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped semi-sweet chocolate chunks