Preheat oven to 350.
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Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda in small bowl and set aside.
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In large bowl, beat sugar, eggs, butter, and almond extract until creamy.
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Gradually add flour mixture until well mixed, then stir in almonds.
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Divide dough in half and shape into 2 foot-long rolls, flattening slightly.
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Place in greased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch baking pan.
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Bake at 350 for 15 minutes, then cool on wire rack for 5 minutes.
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Cut into 1/2 inch thick slices and return to pan with the cut sides down.
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Bake 20 minutes at 350 then cool on wire rack.
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