Preheat oven to 375 F.

In a large mixing, cream together the butter and sugars until mixture is pale yellow.

Add vanilla extract and eggs and blend until smooth.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt and stir.

Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and blend until a smooth dough forms.

Add chopped and whole almonds and mix into the dough.

Chill dough for 10 minutes.

Roll into 1-1/2 inch balls and place on a lightly greased or parchment paper lined cookie sheet.

Gently press down on the dough ball to form a disc.

Bake for 8 minutes, tops will start to get slightly golden.

Allow to cool slightly before moving to a cooling rack.